The most recent version of our weekly Dezeen Agenda publication options Australia’s choice to ban engineered stone on account of rising instances of silicosis. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now.

Australia has develop into the primary nation on this planet to ban engineered stone, following a rise in silicosis instances amongst employees who deal with the fabric.

The ban targets engineered stone, which is also called agglomerate stone – a kind of fabric made by mixing crushed stone with a resin binder – and can come into impact from 1 July 2024.

This week’s publication additionally featured David Lake and Ted Flato’s win of the 2024 AIA Gold Medal, Snøhetta’s design for an opera home in Saudi Arabia and an unique interview with LVMH US head Anish Melwani on sustainability.

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