By Choong Han Yeo
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1 April 2008, Build 105, Feature article
Water scarcity is part of Australian life, and with climate change, the problem is likely to worsen. Australia already has strategies in place to reduce water use in new houses. The next step is looking beyond consumption to the whole life cycle of water.
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By David Sharp
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1 February 2014, Build 140, Feature article
An Australian report highlights a potential risk for New Zealand as the building boom gathers pace and attempts are made to reduce materials costs by using building products that may not be fit for purpose.
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