The essential ingredient - Kitchen appliances are becoming more relevant to overall kitchen design. Housing finds out more from Fisher & Paykel’s Jim Nance.

In the spotlight - Kim Duffin, HIA's Australian Kitchen Designer of the Year, talks to Housing about working triangles and setting goals.

Dream becomes reality - The first three students to come through WA's HIA Youthbuild Dream Factory program are now dedicated HIA apprentices ... full story PDF 

Flexing the steel - The change of name for important Australian company BlueScope Lysaght is more than skin-deep, Housing reports.

The bigger picture - As our water supplies dwindle and weather patterns change, the focus of builders is turning increasingly towards conserving Australia's natural resources ... full story PDF 

Blue Mountains, green homes - Michael Edwards deliberately built his Blue Mountains Design Centre on a difficult site to show how problems can be overcome.
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Totally focused on trade - Builders' needs are the primary focus of Bowens, a long-established Victorian business. Housing finds out more.

Windows to the future - A new double glazed window now available will help builders achieve five-star requirements at a very competitive price.

Get the TRADEvantage - The new, no fuss TRADEvantage insurance pack is designed to help HIA trade contractor members save time and money. Housing finds out more ... full story PDF