Efficient homes
Building for a changing climate
Are we building homes for the future, or for the past? Rob McLeod investigates how climate change is impacting home energy ratings and the way we build our homes.
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Remote communities leading the charge
We learn about four sustainability and renewable energy projects in remote Australia.
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Fungimentally different
Fiona Gray unearths the potential of mycelium homes.
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Building materials
Sustainable building materials: the choices we make
Alasdair Taylor from Light House Architecture & Science unpacks the environmental impacts of building a home, and offers four ideas to make the process more sustainable.
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Reuse & recycling
Recycled hydronic heat
Renew’s sustainability researcher Rachel Goldlust gives us a view of and from the Salvage Yard.
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Buyers guides
A cladding buyers guide
Building cladding is not just for aesthetics; it is an integral part of a building’s envelope and needs to be carefully selected to ensure the best performance. Lance Turner looks at cladding options and the pros and cons of each material type.
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Efficient homes
Interview with a designer: cladding in the sub-tropics
Rain and heat mean different cladding and finishing choices in the sub-tropics, says Stephanie Skyring, an architect based in Brisbane. But a focus on sustainable materials is key, no matter the climate.
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Efficient homes
Cladding case study: Timber cottage with low-maintenance twist
This house in Willunga, SA, uses timber cladding for a cottage feel, but adds low-maintenance Colorbond and magnesium oxide board for the hard-to-reach areas.
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Efficient homes
Cladding case study: Cladding connections
This home in Melbourne has cladding made from beautiful 1960s timber, reused from the house that stood on the site before, combined with Colorbond and Shadowclad ply.
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Condensation management
It’s important to consider both ventilation and moisture control in order to avoid condensation problems. Jenny Edwards recommends a holistic approach.
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Building materials
Energy-efficient stained glass
Vicky Grosser shows how it is possible to reuse old materials like stained glass in a new energy-efficient build.
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