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Traditional trades still making an impact
Traditional trades still play an important role in Australia’s building industry despite a move towards mass production and the use of modern technology. However, a lack ... -
Simple measures to improve airtightness
Much of Australia’s home building stock is below par for building performance, but a few simple measures can be employed to improve airtightness and home owner ... -
How you can improve your sleeping environment
The built environment can affect how we sleep. Dr Darryl O’Brien identifies environmental influences and suggests some intelligent design strategies that can improve the sleeping environment. ... -
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 ... -
Flooded tiles don’t always need demolition
Flooding over floor tiles presents a number of unexpected influences acting on the tiling system, over and above what would be considered normal building service conditions, ... -
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 ... -
Waterproofing mistakes and best practice
Waterproofing failure in buildings comes at a huge cost and the extent of damage is often extreme. To kick off this cover story, Dimi Kyriakou speaks ... -
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 ...
