Warren McLaren . Articles 10 software tools for green design Warren McLaren does a brief roundup of some of the green digital software tools available for designers, architects and engineers to conjure up a brighter world. Harmony 9: the future of housing design? Warren McLaren reports on Harmony 9, which is considered the first 9 star home built in Australia by a commercial developer. 8 products from harvest to home Warren McLaren has a look at eight materials created from annual or bi-annual agricultural by-products for building. 8 of the best to hit the green scene The products Warren McLaren has selected here, whether the absolute best in their field or not, are products that follow that important trait of different thinking. 9 shady deals 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. Sustainable hospitals = healthier people With healthcare crises regularly in the media, everyone is acutely aware there are very few pennies in the public purse for building and operating health facilities. It’s therefore little wonder that governments are looking to eco design to deliver cost effective outcomes. Warren McLaren reports.
