Stephanie McDonald . Articles A touch of heaven Converting a heritage listed church into a residential property was not an easy task for Otto Cserhalmi, as Stephanie McDonald reports. Engineering the future Laminated veneer lumber products are the next step in technology in the search for lightweight materials with reliable strength qualities. Stephanie McDonald reports on what it is and what products are available. From runway to wall (1) In the eighth of a 10-part series charting key developments in the building industry over the past 40 years, Stephanie McDonald reports on changes in colours, textures and technology with interior paints. A green fabric VS1 will be Australia’s largest building to achieve a 6 star Green Star rating under the Green Star – Office Design tool. Stephanie McDonald reports on the innovative approach to the building fabric by Cundall. Podcasting saves water Water storage can mean big, unsightly tanks taking up large areas of space. Stephanie McDonald reports on new technology which is changing this perception. From derelict to dashing Turning a rundown cottage into a respectable building was no small feat for the architects at Lacoste + Stevenson. Stephanie McDonald reports describes the challenges and solutions involved.
