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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.