Springfield Lakes: Smart Housing, Queensland full detail

Smart Houses are more liveable, safe, secure, environmentally friendly and cost-efficient. They will be instrumental in helping realise the State Government’s objective to provide Queenslanders with access to safe, secure and appropriate housing in sustainable communities.

An Age-Appropriate Update Can Add to Independence / Kathleen Hom. Washinton Post, 12 August 2008.

This efficiency apartment at Vinson Hall in McLean was renovated and furnished with features intended to reduce the risk of dangerous falls.

link to full article and pictures

This bold House / Article by Belinda Lushcombe

Easy-grip handles, flat thresholds, and adjustable-height vanities are just the beginning in the world's most accessible house. Its creator invited us in for an exclusive look...........read more

Virtual tour of Jim Pirkl's 'transgenerational' House

26 - 28 June 2009

Building & Home Improvement Expo is for the serious builder and renovator. Proudly sponsored by the Master Builders Association of Victoria, the Building & Home Improvement Expo will feature the latest manufacturers and suppliers of building products and services.

www.buildexpo.com.au

Blum: Perfecting motion - Kitchens

'Servo drive' is Blum's new system that opens cupboards and drawers automatically with a touch, so easy you can choose not to have handles at all! Closing is just as smooth.

For full details on 'Servo drive' and other products visit..
http://www.blum.com.au/