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In Australia, seismic activity poses a significant consideration for architectural, building and engineering professionals, as the country experiences an average of 100 earthquakes with a magnitude of 3 or higher each year.

Today, readers comment on the future of household gas supply, and a music review.

Property owners and managers are starting to talk about the risks, costs and insurance implications of EV charging stations in underground carparks but there’s another risk that’s bigger – electric light vehicles.

There’s an urgent need to retrofit and electrify as much of our existing commercial buildings as we can. But what’s the business case look like? Sometimes

Due to the recent increase to a minimum 7-star NatHERS energy rating for new homes, there is a common misconception that designers will need to reduce the number of windows or opt for smaller windows in their design. However, it is possible to increase the thermal efficiency of windows, without compromising on aesthetics or functionality, with solutions currently available on the market.

Requiring new homes to have step-free access and corridors wide enough for a wheelchair will save money in long run, experts say

Building codes, such as the National Construction Code, help designers and builders “get it right” from the start. However, following the regulatory minimum requirements to the letter, rather than finding solutions that are truly fit for purpose, is a common mistake that could result in construction cost increases, defects and buildings that fail to meet expectations.

As Australians grapple with rising energy costs home owners are looking for ways to increase energy efficiency in their homes, a new report reveals. Electricity prices in Australia have soared by ap

A South Australian couple unable to secure a loan to buy their first home and told to return once they had money are building their dream home for $300k made entirely out of shipping containers.

Alan Pears, who led many of the energy efficiency movements in Australia is not impressed at Australia's very slow progress towards better housing. In fact even the new National Construction Code of Australia's 7 star NatHERS standard that states are refusing to implement in a timely manner would be illegal in many parts of Europe and parts of the US, he says.