Wall framing and materials
Learn about how different types of walls and floor materials (like SIPS, or suspended concrete slabs, for example) may lead to different demands in...
Trombe walls
A wall surface, using some clever design principles, can be used to passively heat air and allow it to naturally flow into your home....
Bushfire and fire regulations for walls
Fires are one of the most common household disasters to happen, yet have equally devastating effects. Learn about fireproofing regulations for your walls to...
Thermal performance of walls
Walls can absorb a tremendous amount of heat. This can be a good thing or a bad thing, depending on where you live.
Walls play...
Number of storeys
Want a 3-storey house? This will have a big impact on the types of walls you use and how they're constructed.
Multi-storey homes will need...
Internal wall materials
The materials used on the walls inside a home have to be safe, compatible with the lighting scheme, and easy to maintain and keep...
Soundproofing and wall insulation
Keeping heat and sound in (or out) are two of the biggest jobs a wall is expected to fulfil. Find out how this is...
Wallpaper
Hanging up wallpaper is a popular way of decorating your walls and expressing your style in a variety of designs and colours.
Wallpaper can...
Windows, doors and apertures
In most cases, adding a door or window to a wall isn't as simple as just cutting a hole. See how windows and doors...
Shape, style and orientation
If you live in a climate where the temperature fluctuates significantly between the seasons, positioning of your walls right may play a crucial role...