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For most architects, moss and lichen growing up the side of a structure is a bad sign. Building materials are designed specifically to resist growth, and much research has been done to develop paint treatments and biocides that make sure the concrete and wood and bricks that sheath a building aren’t colonized by living things. But a new group is trying to change all that. Instead of developing surfaces resistant to moss and lichen, the BiotA lab wants to build facades that are “bioreceptive.”

TRAFFIC jams are now so bad in Oxford concrete is setting in the back of delivery lorries.
The firm supplying builders at the £440m Westgate Shopping Centre said yesterday roadworks “chaos” on the A40 was costing it thousands of pounds in “spoilt” mixture.
Hanson said concrete mixed at its Stanton Court belt type concrete batching plant has to be laid within two hours – or sent back for disposal at a cost of up to £800 per load.

BAYSWATER Councillor Chris Cornish’s attempt to disband the unelected State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) failed at the council’s October meeting.
Cr Cornish put forward a motion for the city to write to the Premier, Opposition Leader and Attorney-General informing them of its displeasure with the SAT, asking them to make an election pledge to review the role of SAT with a view of disbanding it.
The SAT replaced the Town Planning Appeals Tribunal (TPAT) in 2005 and primarily reviews decisions made by government agencies, public officials and local governments.