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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 ... -
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 ... -
The robots are coming
3D printing has been a hot topic in a lot of sectors over the past few years. The big question for the building industry is: how ... -
Top apps to watch
As the latest in rugged smartphones and tablets continue to make their way onto the worksite, it opens up the opportunity to download some very smart ... -
Make the invisible visible
Global interest for thermal imaging has grown considerably over the years and it is already well-established in the Australian electrical and pest industries. The technology is ... -
It’s all about accessibility
Liveable housing design is a way to ensure that Australian homes can meet the changing needs of occupants across their lifetime. Dimi Kyriakou explains how builders ... -
Don’t gloss over it
Everyone is looking for ways to be more environmentally aware in their building methods and choice of materials – yet painting is often overlooked. Jonathan Green ... -
What falls outside the stars
By paying attention to little details that fall outside the star rating systems, Henley Homes has created an affordable and realistic family home with zero energy ...
