Author: Staff Writer
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Fire rated foam – a killer?
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 ... -
Are you buying a business or a job?
When starting out or developing a business, most owners of architecture and building firms typically channel all their energy into growing the business – after all, ... -
Concrete fire spalling
Fire spalling can drastically reduce the fire resistance of a concrete structure. During a PhD study, significant differences in spalling behaviour of concrete were found under ... -
World’s tallest timber for Australia
The use of cross laminated timber is gaining popularity around the world, and Australia will soon have its own multi-level residential building constructed from structural timber ... -
No blinds required
A company in the US is introducing windows that can tint on demand to control how much heat and light they let in, thus reducing HVAC ... -
Delivering user friendly buildings
Whether it be a large commercial building, an industrial site, a multi-unit residential or a single residential house, good passive design can significantly improve user comfort ... -
Architecture in glass
Frameless glass has long been admired for the style and convenience it can bring to any environment. As prices become more affordable and installation more efficient, ... -
A matter of debate
Safety nets are an open weave mesh used as a fall arrest system. In Australia, their use is currently limited to stairwells and other drop hazards ... -
A new face in cladding
Aussie company UBIQ has produced an alternative to traditional interior and exterior cladding products which is robust, recyclable and suitable for both internal and external applications. ... -
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 ...
