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Asbestos in one million homes: union

  A recent tornado put residents of coastal NSW at risk of asbestos exposure, something a union claims could have been avoided if there was a national ap...

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Smart insulation strategy: One of Australian Living’s keys to sustainable succes...

Australian Living is leading the way forward by using smart insulation strategies to assist in achieving an eight star home (equivalent for thermal comfort) as...

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Glossary of building and renovation terms

The renovate glossary covers everything from simple building and carpentry terms, words used in contracts, home automation jargon and design terms. 802.11 (Wi...

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Eave removal an environmental mistake

The removal of the overhanging eaves from Australian homes has proved to be a major national environmental mistake, according to building advisory service, Arch...

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Changing sustainable housing laws around Australia

We look at each state and find out what is required of owners and builders. New South Wales The NSW program is the Building Sustainability Index, or BASIX....

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