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An approach to building homes collectively, inspired by German baugruppen, has been adopted in Australia with positive results.
Australian plumbing standards require apartment buildings to have systems designed for three times their actual peak water use. This can lead to costly water damage on top of inflated building costs.
As with any major financial decision, you need to understand how the renovation fits with your broader life goals. Why do you want to do it?
Engineers, architects and builders can design and construct affordable new buildings that can resist tornadoes, floods and wildfires, but do not. We have that opportunity now.
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Associate Lecturer in Architecture, Western Sydney University
