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22 January, 2020
Building Connection

The myths and magic of universal design

Are accessible, adaptable, seniors, universal and “disabled” homes all the same? Not exactly. The one thing they have in common is that they all sound as if they are for a niche or separate market. Some are. Some are not. Dr Jane Bringolf explains. The Livable Housing Design Guidelines were devised so that all the terms mentioned above could be merged and thereby make life simpler. That’s because they are underpinned by the principles of universal design. This means they are accessible and good for seniors and people with disability, and at the same time, good for everyone else, including […]
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Window condensation management

Condensation is becoming much more of a concern in recent years. New technology and improvements in the thermal performance of buildings means today’s homes are becoming more air tight and excess humidity in the air can be trapped inside. Gary Smith discusses some of the best ways to combat it. Windows are usually blamed for excessive condensation because they are the first place the condensation can be seen, but what about between the walls and in the insulation? The moisture is there too. Your windows may actually be serving as a warning sign. What causes condensation? Condensation arises because warm […]
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A question of good faith
Building ‘without’ confidence
Blundstone celebrates 150 years
Home building begins dip in September quarter
Robertson’s concrete veneers
Deakin’s HOME Research Hub
Stormseal: taking the tarp world by storm
Key tradies in short supply this year
TAFE NSW students learn the importance of passive design in Canada
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