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Australia's quietest hospital is on its way, thanks to an intelligent glazing design. Acoustic studies indicate that once complete, the new Royal Adelaide Hospital will be the most peaceful in Australia.

CSIRO scientists, working with faasade supplier Yuanda, have advised the builder, HYLC Joint Venture, using an extensive array of data. With 70,000 sqm of external windows to insulate, they ran a range of acoustic tests to find the best possible glazing options for all areas of the new hospital that will open in 2016. A range of different faasade units and window configurations were evaluated to ensure maximum noise insulation for the entire hospital.

Men are often lack awareness about the very real health issues they face. There is an attitude that they have to be tough and are reluctant to talk about the issues they face. November is an annual charity that raises funds and awareness for men's health particularly prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health by sprouting moustaches on men's faces for the month of November.

After 30 days growing bristly moustaches in the name of charity, Movember came to an end for this year.

We are glad to say that Magnetite raised $5,252. Managing Director, Adrian Lafleur says that while supporting Movember has brought some fun and laughs for staff, our clients and suppliers, it was also a great opportunity for us to recognise and support men's physical and mental health in the workplace.

To improve energy efficiency, the building fasade was upgraded at the iconic Citiclub Building (aka CQ Building), in the heart of Melbourne's CBD. It's been two years since Magnetite retrofitted the existing windows as part of a wider upgrade which saved energy use by up to 27%. This increased the NABERS ratings from 2 ½ stars up to 4 ½ stars. The project was a pilot study in the city of Melbourne's 1200 Buildings Programme which won an award for "Best Specific Environmental Initiative" at the World Environmental Day Awards.

This year, we will feature our new and latest sensor display, which will enable visitors to listen and feel the benefits of Magnetite retrofit solutions. Magnetite will showcase the entire range of Magnetite products at the HIA Sydney Home Show.

A recent study of national sleep habits found 1 in 3 Australian adults struggle with their sleep. Moreover, this study also suggested one third of Australians wake up feeling unrefreshed at least several mornings a week.

The Claremont House Apartment has made the shortlist of 2014 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) for Residential Multi category. The IDEA promotes the best of Australian interior and product design across different category.

Through the month of September, Magnetite Sydney ran a Gibraltar Hotel Getaway contest on Smooth FM. All customers who book a job in September were entered into a draw to win an overnight, all expenses getaway at the Gibraltar Hotel in Bowral. The winners were selected in a random drawing.