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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 ... -
Redesigning old and new
An essential part of creating an energy efficient home is incorporating a smart design into the project from the very start – particularly in the case ... -
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, ... -
Update to sprinkler protection for balconies in Victoria
New regulations have been made to amend the National Construction Code (NCC) in Victoria so that all new multi-storey residential buildings, hotels, healthcare buildings and aged ... -
CSR’S ‘Building Knowledge’ seminars work to address shortfalls in Australian building processes
High performance buildings need to stop being dirty words in Australia and building practices need to change if we are to catch up with the rest ... -
Living in a material world
All kinds of materials are used in construction – but textiles and fabrics are typically reserved for post-construction (on beds, for example, and hanging in front ... -
New eco-friendly, non-toxic fire retardant
Researchers at Stony Brook University have recently developed what they’re calling a new, eco-friendly process which both increases the fire resistance of timber, and also dramatically ... -
Charity begins at home
With the help of donations and volunteers, Habitat For Humanity continues to provide homes for Australians who may otherwise not be able to afford them, writes ... -
Throw away the key
New technologies are changing the way consumers interface with their homes, from how they watch TV through to how they unlock their doors. Here, Paul Skelton ...
