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7 products towards a greener grey

15 July 2010 | Cement manufacture contributes to 5 per cent of the western world’s global carbon dioxide emissions.


Retrofitting – the biggest winner

15 July 2010 | Rob Murray-Leach says retrofitting existing buildings is no different to shedding unwanted kilos, and why you need a trainer to guide you along the process.


A clear story for sustainable building

15 July 2010 | Despite being an ancient architectural element often seen in churches and cathedrals, clerestory windows have been modernised and are becoming more popular, especially in high-end residential developments. Danielle Bowling reports.


Behind the façade: reverse brick veneer

5 July 2010 | If Australia has a vernacular housing architecture, it is not the wide verandah of the outback station, nor the airy Queenslander – it’s the much loved, and much maligned, brick veneer home. Warren McLaren reports.


Developing for sustainable outcomes

15 June 2010 | Peter Steele says Australia has a lot to learn from overseas models of sustainable developments.


How to liberate a heritage facade

15 June 2010 | Stephanie McDonald reports on the new O’Brien Building on the St Vincent’s Hospital campus in Darlinghurst, Sydney, which has been designed by BVN Architecture.


S for Sustainability

15 June 2010 | Companies sponsoring the 2010 BPN Sustainability Awards outline what sustainability means to them and how they’re helping those in the building industry to create more sustainable buildings.


Green roofs: more than meets the eye

15 June 2010 | Whether a heavier ‘intensive’ roof which is irrigated and with grass, shrubs or plants, or the lighter ‘extensive’ variety with thinner covering and lower maintenance, the fundamentals are the same. Deborah Singerman reports.


Speedy heating from the ground up

15 June 2010 | Danielle Bowling reports on how designers can bring the heat out up from the ground.


Luxury meets warmth at Sydney Wharf

15 June 2010 | Stephanie McDonald reports on the Sydney Wharf development, which has been influenced by the diverse experience of the project’s international designers.


Colour my world with concrete

15 May 2010 | Gone are the days of grey, dull concrete for indoor floor slabs. Today, concrete floors are awash with colours and decorative features. Stephanie McDonald reports on concrete colouring.


Read all about it

15 May 2010 | Suters Architects drew on previous experience in public buildings to create a library ‘layered’ in history in Blacktown, NSW. Stephanie McDonald reports.


Harmony 9: the future of housing design?

15 May 2010 | Warren McLaren reports on Harmony 9, which is considered the first 9 star home built in Australia by a commercial developer.


Considering embodied energy can equal cost savings

15 May 2010 | Energy efficiency standards in the BCA have recently been increased. Darryl O’Brien says the building industry can increase energy efficiency for no extra cost through careful material selection.


10 tips for counter intelligence

15 May 2010 | Kitchens are early targets for renovations, often only having a lifespan of under 10 years. Warren McLaren examines the choices for more eco-friendly kitchen countertops.


Sustainable sealants go for gold

15 April 2010 | Green is the new gold, and the trend for all things sustainable means no stone is left unturned in the fight to be the greenest kid on the block. Lena Zak reports on some of the sustainable adhesives and sealants on the market.


Relight my fire

15 April 2010 | With winter sharply approaching, keeping rooms warm will become more top of mind for architects and building designers. Stephanie McDonald reports on the ins and outs of gas fireplaces.


Modern kitchens – sensible yet stylish

15 April 2010 | Danielle Bowling reports on new trends emerging in residential kitchens in 2010.


Bringing Green Star interiors to life

15 April 2010 | Interior designer Karen Garrett discusses the trials and tribulations of designing an office for one of the largest companies in the world.


Energy efficient and fire safe – it is possible

1 March 2010 | Choosing to live in a high fire danger area is one thing, but wanting to make it energy efficient on a west facing slope added more challenges.


A thick skin for education

1 March 2010 | The new building for the Faculty of Law by fjmt is a striking figure on the University of Sydney campus in Camperdown, Sydney.


8 products from harvest to home

1 March 2010 | Warren McLaren has a look at eight materials created from annual or bi-annual agricultural by-products for building.


Affordable sustainability

1 March 2010 | What exactly do we mean by 'sustainable,' 'affordable' and 'cost effective'? Warren McLaren ponders one of the great sustainability conundrums.


Integrating lighting for the future

1 March 2010 | As new illumination technologies gain acceptance and energy efficiency gains more importance, fully integrated lighting systems are emerging as the favoured lighting control solution. John Gunton illuminates the way forward.


Bringing the outside in with timber

1 February 2010 | Stephanie McDonald reports on how one architect infused a lively sense of warmth into a 20th century semi-detached cottage and brought the outdoors in.


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