9 shady deals

1 November 2009 | The first principle of keeping your home cool is keeping out the heat in the first place. This simple advice comes courtesy of NABERS, but it seems that few are listening. Warren McLaren takes a peek at nine shading products which keep the heat out.

8 eco design principles

1 September 2009 | How does one determine if a building is indeed green? By adhering to a few eco-design principles, Warren McLaren believes a building could be considered environmentally responsible if...

Backing the green horse

2 March 2009 | Bricks and mortar has long been a trusted safe bet. Warren McLaren reports on what makes straw an even safer bet.

Setting Standards

1 March 2008 | The inaugural 2007 BPN Environ Sustainability Awards marked a significant milestone in the building industry.