This note was reviewed and retained for legacy in November 2018 in the context of its publication date, with the qualification that some references and examples are now superseded. This paper builds an argument that is developed more fully in the ...

During the twentieth century the earth warmed by about 0.6°C, primarily due to the accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Consequent to this were changes to the characteristics of climatic patterns all over the earth that can be linked ...

After 30 years of research into the health effects of indoor environment on occupants, there is now extensive research and assessment of the effects of indoor environment quality (IEQ) on occupant performance and productivity. This article will ...

Rapid advancement and change within Australia's predominant timber certification schemes has led to the revision of the original November 2004 paper Timber and wood products from environmentally certified forests and plantations. This paper now ...

This note was reviewed as up to date and leading edge for time of publication by Author in September 2018 with update not applicable. This paper challenges the prevalent 'green building' design approach that treats nature as a resource rather than a ...

Residential construction accounts for about 70 per cent of the total volume of sawn timber consumed in Australia, with the majority of the wood used for framing applications. Wood products have typically a lower greenhouse footprint than alternative ...

Wood products are a staple of the construction sector, and are important in delivering environmentally preferable projects. However the sustainability of many wood products remains difficult to assess.  This note overviews key issues and considers ...

This note was reviewed and approved for currency in October 2018. The School of Architecture and Design at the University of Tasmania relocated at the beginning of 2007 to a converted 1950s heritage listed industrial building near the centre of ...

This note, was originally published in May, 2000. It was reviewed by John Greenwood in March, 2005. The summary page includes recent updates to the topic since publication. The material in this Note is based on content from Under Cover: Guidelines ...

The principles of erosion and sediment control are said to be at the cutting edge of common sense.  These principles have been around for decades, but in many areas current practices fall well short of the proper application of these common sense ...