Wondering which glazing is most suitable for your house and climate? Lance Turner and Dick Clarke introduce you to the delicate art of window selection, and explain the key terms and concepts to get you started.

Many green roofs don’t get past being a ‘good idea’, but with some knowledge and planning you can follow through on your desire to green up high, writes Dick Clarke.

In this edition, we explore how home size affects energy ratings, concerns over formaldehyde emissions in MDF bathroom vanities, and the role of thermal mass in home design for Victoria’s Wimmera region

In this edition, we explore topics such as installing a green roof on a Sydney shed, retrofitting insulation in a Melbourne home, and selecting efficient electric cooking appliances for an off-grid solar system.

Insulating under slabs has become commonplace, but slab-edge insulation can be just as important. But how do you do it and still provide good termite protection? Dick Clarke explains the physics and a simple design solution.

Concrete floor slabs are a standard way to embed thermal mass in passive design, but is it always the right approach? Dick Clarke explains the benefits and design considerations for using concrete, and

Concrete floor slabs are a standard way to embed thermal mass in passive design, but is it always the right approach? Dick Clarke explains the benefits and design considerations for using concrete, and some alternatives.

When investigating a skylight for your home, the first question to consider is whether you need sunlight or just light. With the advent of solar-powered LED technologies you can now bring ‘daylight’ into

When investigating a skylight for your home, the first question to consider is whether you need sunlight or just light. With the advent of solar-powered LED technologies you can now bring ‘daylight’ into your home or apartment without compromising the building envelope – but if you want the real thing, there are several energy-rated skylights on the market. Dick Clarke explains.

In this edition, we explore the best material choices for bushfire-prone areas, comparing ModWood and concrete for heat retention and reflection.

This issue covers two key renovation challenges: managing air ventilation in a pre-war double-brick house and navigating heritage restrictions for solar panel installations.

In this edition, our experts provide insights into selecting environmentally sustainable materials for bathroom renovations, including waterproofing options, indoor air quality considerations, and long-term durability.

The pros and cons of glass types, which to use and when.

this interview focuses on different themes including what a sustainable future in buildings is all about, a look at the issues behind the choices we make, contested ideas about material impacts and the fast-approaching horizon of new materials.

Thinking of sustainable solutions for your business? You can create your own green office goals. The good news is – there are lots of ways we can contribute to sustainability.

Designing homes for flood-prone areas often means elevating floors, but floating houses offer a smarter, simpler, and adaptable alternative.

In this issue, we explore two key home-building considerations: underfloor insulation in timber homes and the role of low-e glass in double-glazed windows for extreme climates.

This can’t tell you what to think, but it can help you know what to think about – now there is a brand new book designed to be that guide… How to