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Garden up top
They’re aesthetically pleasing, environmentally friendly and offer green outdoor space to urban concrete jungles. Green roofs are finally gaining popularity in the residential market. The concept ... -
Taller timber buildings code change proposal creates new opportunities for designers and developers
Australia is poised to join similar countries around the world with proposed changes to the National Construction Code Volume 1 to allow timber construction in taller ... -
A new way to paint timber
The CSIRO has developed a new powder-coating technique to protect timber products for longer and maintain their aesthetic appearance. Dimi Kyriakou reports. When it comes to ... -
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 ...
