Putting something back - Clarrie Woods has weathered tough times in the building industry, but today life is ‘pretty good' ...full story PDF 

Big Country, big player - One of the country's biggest property players, Peet Ltd, talks to Housing about affordability, block sizes, and the challenges of operating across different regulatory environments.

The right temperature - How can you make your next housing project greener? HIA's manager of GreenSmart, Janine Nechwatal, has a few tips ...full story PDF

A darker shade of green - The brief for this award-winning GreenSmart home was to create a ‘contemporary Queenslander'. Housing finds out more.

Panelling perfection - As the demand for greener product alternatives grows, WA company Glosswood is offering a range of sustainably-sourced timber lining products.

The good wood - It's a strong and workable framing material, and it's also an environmentally friendly choice. Housing looks at the benefits of building with timber ...full story PDF  

A wonderful life - North Queensland member Pio Burelli is a classic example of an apprentice tradesman who goes on to build a thriving business.