Building & Renovation Links
The latest of a growing number of "Building & Renovation" links are provided below (postings are shown in date order, newest first).
Hawkesbury EarthCare Centre
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The centre serves as a focus and gathering place for people learning and working together for responsible stewardship of the earth. It is a place where information about sustainable living practices and the opportunity to gain skills are available to all… visit website 
Source: Hawkesbury EarthCare Centre
Posted: 20 March 2007
Building Earthquake Safe Communities
Web
A frame made from string, bamboo and wire (designed to be affordable to people in poorer rural communities) in order to give it a much higher level of structural protection against earthquakes… visit website
Source: QuakeSafe Adobe
Posted: 04 February 2007
Your Home Consumer Guide and Technical Manual
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A suite of consumer and technical guide materials and tools developed to encourage the design, construction or renovation of homes to be healthy and more environmentally sustainable… visit website
Source: Australian Government
Posted: 04 February 2007
Learn More About Green Building
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The US affiliate of Green Cross International. Publications for free download include "New Home Construction and Home Remodelling Green Building Guidelines" and "Sustainable Building Guidebook, Checklist and Sourcebook"… download document
