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This is because sustainability is not only about the ...](https://blog.siniat.com.au/social-sustainability-construction-industry) #### [![](https://blog.siniat.com.au/hubfs/Seismic%20Shake%20Table%20Test.png) 17/07/2023 What is a shake table and why did we test our systems on one? In 2022 members of the Siniat technical team traveled to the United States to test the Siniat range of seismic ceiling designs on a sophisticated shake table at the Pacific Earthquake Engineering ...](https://blog.siniat.com.au/what-is-a-shake-table-test) #### [![Ceiling damage in Christchurch building following the February 22nd 2011 M6.3 earthquake. Photos by Charlene Hails of MRP Engineering while on ASCE-sponsored assessment team in Christchurch, New Zealand.](https://blog.siniat.com.au/hubfs/Ceiling%20damage%20featured%20image.png) 12/06/2023 Four sustainable benefits of seismic design The seismic design of buildings primarily focuses on protecting occupants in the event of an earthquake, but it also has a few important sustainable benefits.](https://blog.siniat.com.au/four-sustainable-benefits-of-seismic-design) #### [![](https://blog.siniat.com.au/hubfs/Curves_1082x462-min.png) 13/04/2021 Curved walls are back! Curved surfaces in interior spaces are making a comeback, but not all architects and builders are keen to incorporate curved surfaces because there is a perception that they can be costly and ...](https://blog.siniat.com.au/curves-are-back) #### [![cafe_design_trends-1](https://blog.siniat.com.au/hubfs/2019-knauf/blog/cafe_design_trends-1.jpg) 18/06/2019 6 café design trends and ideas If you’re about to open or makeover a coffee shop, café or casual restaurant, what are the café design trends and ideas to be aware of? 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