We need to get people to live and work closer together. And if we can revive and extend existing infrastructure, it is always cheaper.

The Australian building industry has a problem with the independence of its certifiers, says David Morehouse of AFRC Lab.

The CRC for Low Carbon Living may have officially wrapped up at the end of June, but its impact is far from over. The legacy of this seven year running collaborative research centre continues with a suit of tools and guides to help everyone from consumers to councils and designers make better, more comfortable buildings and communities.