Sustainability
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Green home guarantee
A new program developed by an American new-home warranty company provides customers with a guarantee that their new ‘green’ homes are in fact going to save ... -
The rationale evaporates
Those roof-top systems that rely on water evaporating just don’t measure up compared with modern air-conditioning. John Konstantakopolous and Matthew Wright present the argument. To anyone ... -
Get an edge with green materials
As better design makes Australian homes less energy hungry, the efficiency spotlight’s turning towards the use of materials with a lower ‘embodied energy’. Darcy Wilson reports ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...
