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Stephanie McDonald asks product suppliers about the latest design trends in the kitchen, from minimalism and space saving strategies to ‘maximilism’ and product flourishes which showcase individuality.
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With the building industry firmly focused on finding environmental and financial value in building materials, vinyl flooring continues to find a good grounding in Australia.
A Japanese building company is betting that technology it has developed and incorporated into super air-tight houses will see its project homes take-off in Australia.
Stephanie McDonald reports on some of the latest technology being manufactured in Australian air-conditioning products.
Compared to the uptake in countries of the Northern Hemisphere, Green Roofs in Australia and New Zealand are an underutilised building feature. However, despite the fact they can provide a place of respite in our hectic world, there are a number of other benefits they provide to the building and the surrounding environment.
Architects, plumbers and suppliers tell Deborah Singerman how bathrooms are complicated with a lot to consider, particularly for the young, inexperienced professional wanting to explore new boundaries.
The rise of building product imports brings both good and bad to Australia's building industry. David Wheeldon reports on a new campaign to ensure building products and components - no matter the origin - comply with Australian codes and standards.
Cities around the world are becoming denser, with greater built form resulting in more hard surfaces and less green space. However, green roofs and walls can help traditional and contemporary architecture to be transformed into living architecture. Graeme Hopkins and Christine Goodwin report.
Easily overlooked, what's underfoot is integral to building healthy and safe environments. Stephanie McDonald reports on some of the latest in flooring products.
Alistair McLean describes how the National Construction Code sets out the many climate zones across the country and explains how that can help those specifying insulation.
Building Information Modelling (BIM) will transform and dramatically improve the way building designers specify products. David Wheeldon reports.
Danielle Bowling reports on some of the solutions available in concrete flooring for both residential and commercial applications.
