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    Doors open to change
    Doors open to change

    As people's needs and wants change, so too do their homes. Danielle Bowling reports on the newest trends in door hardware.


    Glass still a clear winner in an energy efficient world
    Glass still a clear winner in an energy efficient world

    Wade Bosse explains why windows need not be sacrificed for energy efficiency.


    Iron ore pricing and its impact on the steel industry
    Iron ore pricing and its impact on the steel industry

    In what has been described as a 'global iron ore price revolution', the manner in which iron ore is priced is undergoing a fundamental shift. This has profound implications for the steel industry and those industries – construction, architecture, engineering and more – where steel is a critical input material.


    Outdoor areas get the green light
    Outdoor areas get the green light

    Danielle Bowling reports on one of the biggest trends in outdoor design – energy efficient lighting.


    Steel stands the heat
    Steel stands the heat

    In the aftermath of the bushfires in Victoria, and with the subsequent updating of regulations affecting what building materials can be used in fire-prone zones, Ken Watson reports on why steel is now assuming greater utility.


    Lourves leave the old days behind
    Lourves leave the old days behind

    Gone are the days where upon leaving the house for the day, you’d have to leave it locked up like a fortress – every window securely bolted and heat trapped inside. Danielle Bowling reports on the alternative.


    Giant turns Forbo on its head
    Giant turns Forbo on its head

    Stephanie McDonald reports on a hairdressing salon at Westfield Bondi Junction, Sydney, which has used a flooring product in a very unique way.


    Giving independence back to the elderly
    Giving independence back to the elderly

    With the ever increasing numbers of the aging population in Australia, there is an imperative to ensure that all future ‘independent living’ housing caters to the needs of the elderly and their diminishing capabilities. Tim Burke discusses how this can be achieved.


    From the runway to the wall
    From the runway to the wall

    Stephanie Mcdonald reports on the growing trend of paint companies teaming up with clothing designers to bring colour straight from the runway to the wall.


    Bond makes a statement
    Bond makes a statement

    Deborah Singerman reports on the Mirvac refurbishment of a prominent North Sydney office building.


    The electric misconception
    The electric misconception

    Recently, there has been discussion surrounding the suitability of heat pump technology as a renewable energy water-heating solution. Glenn Day clears the air on heat pump technology.


    A clear story for sustainable building
    A clear story for sustainable building

    Despite being an ancient architectural element often seen in churches and cathedrals, clerestory windows have been modernised and are becoming more popular, especially in high-end residential developments. Danielle Bowling reports.


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