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The myths and magic of universal design
Are accessible, adaptable, seniors, universal and “disabled” homes all the same? Not exactly. The one thing they have in common is that they all sound as ... -
Window condensation management
Condensation is becoming much more of a concern in recent years. New technology and improvements in the thermal performance of buildings means today’s homes are becoming ... -
A question of good faith
Paul Cott explores the question: do builders and owners have to act in good faith towards each other? It’s a tricky question to answer. Outside the ... -
Cutting cords
Jerry Tyrrell chats about the benefits of cordless. Like most ‘normal’ blokes, I have a tool fetish. I really appreciate the quality makes and I still ... -
Do the math
Greg Cheetham discusses the need for students to sharpen up on their level of mathematics and shares details of a program that is paving the way ... -
Livable housing: we ain’t getting any younger
So why are we still building homes as if we are never going to grow old? Is it because we don’t want to think about it, ... -
Window & door framing materials – aluminium
Gary Smith takes a closer look at aluminium window frames. Windows are possibly the most complex and interesting elements in the fabric of our homes and ... -
Creating capacity to improve outcomes
Dr Darryl O’Brien proposes a framework to improve the current situation when it comes to building failures and help restore community confidence in our sector. The ... -
Change is needed
Jerry Tyrrell explains what ‘we’ need to do… because no else will. I’ve been watching our industry for nearly 50 years. Mistakes cost us a fortune ... -
A well-built future
Standards Australia finished 2018 by sending major publications out the door, and 2019 should be no different with big projects to continue over the next 12 ...
