Warren McLaren . Articles Less is more in building size Warren McLaren looks into the seemingly not-so-obvious benefits of building smaller. All Aboard: Transit Oriented Development Warren McLaren explains how the amount of energy associated with getting people to and from a building far exceeds the average building’s energy use, calling into question the most effective way to build for reduced carbon emissions. Eco-labelling: 7 stand out schemes There’s no shortage of schemes out there for building product specifiers seeking out environmentally preferred materials and products. Energy Efficiency: The Final Frontier Buildings are particularly important when considering energy efficiency; they consume approximately 20 per cent of all energy used in Australia, according to the Report of the Prime Minister’s Task Group on Energy Efficiency. 8 karma chameleons Setting aside the issue of operational energy used throughout a building’s life cycle, the adaptive reuse of buildings, at least in the construction phase, is creative eco-design. Warren McLaren looks at examples of what is possible when it comes to relifing existing buildings. 8 Reuse Adaptations Setting aside the issue of operational energy used throughout a buildings life cycle, Adaptive Reuse of buildings, at least in the construction phase, is creative eco-design. These few examples barely touch on what is possible.
