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.
15 May 2010 | Warren McLaren reports on Harmony 9, which is considered the first 9 star home built in Australia by a commercial developer.
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.
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.
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...
2 March 2009 | Bricks and mortar has long been a trusted safe bet. Warren McLaren reports on what makes straw an even safer bet.
1 March 2008 | The inaugural 2007 BPN Environ Sustainability Awards marked a significant milestone in the building industry.