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Inside two major heritage restorations in a famously pro-development city

Claire Moore sips a cup of tea while taking in a sweeping river view from the back porch of a stately home set among an avenue of stately fig trees and queen palms. “I don’t think there’s a better place in Brisbane,” the former senator says. Although Moore moves comfortably within the ornate 19th-century decor,… Read More »

Net zero homes pave the way to the future

“Energy efficient,” “carbon neutral” and “net zero” are buzzwords we hear more and more as we face the impacts of climate change. So, do we think about these enough while building? A movement towards sustainable housing is growing globally. Efforts to switch to greener homes in Europe hope to combat rising energy costs and be… Read More »