Author: Staff Writer
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What defines a ‘comfortable home’?
As energy prices in Australia continue to rise, the market demand for environmentally sustainable homes with low running costs and specifications above the mandatory 6-star rating ... -
NCBPs need a fresh new approach
Non-conforming building products (NCBPS) have permeated our building and construction industries for too long thanks to a mix of regulatory complexity. Governmental denial, poor policing, and ... -
Fire rated foam a potential hazard
The use of so-called ‘fire rated’ foams for fire stopping of service penetrations or control joints is sadly becoming more prevalent here in Australia. This trend ... -
Flooring cassettes emerging as the future
As the housing industry in Australia adapts to changing economic conditions, builders and developers are increasingly looking to prefab solutions proven in Europe and the USA ... -
Prefab housing on the rise in Australia
Prefab housing is breaking through old stereotypes and, if markets throughout the rest of the world are anything to go by, it looks like it may ... -
Acoustic glazing for noise attenuation
Congestion and noise pollution are increasing as development spreads further into the countryside and densities become higher in urban areas. Add to this a general desire ... -
Building a passive house
There are several techniques that can be used when designing a home to ensure it is naturally cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Clare Parry ... -
Glass and gas: A potentially deadly combination
While a glass splashback can give a great aesthetic finish to a modern kitchen design, it also comes with safety concerns and government authorities are stepping ... -
Choosing efficient windows
Australian Windows Association executive director Tracey Gramlick tells Building Connection why energy efficient windows are important and how to choose them. Windows are possibly the most ... -
Natural ventilation with automated windows
Automated windows can increase thermal comfort levels and provide significant reductions in energy use. Vento Australasia senior engineer James Idle explains. If we are going to ...
