Collection: Tech Book

This book explains those principles of good design which were developed in the Australian National Resource Document for Residential Development, known as AMCORD, which outlines some desirable approaches to residential design.

Provides an important background resource on housing issues, brings together demographic & housing market data, outlines housing policy & program measures & examines potential policy options for expanding the provision of affordable housing in NSW.

Practical information and advice on ecologically sustainable design strategies technologies and materials and case studies of particular buildings demonstrating the effective strategies for ecologically sustainable design.

Proposes that phonics can work together with the whole language approach to teaching reading. Provides an integrated treatment of the knowledge & process involved in skillful reading, skills acquisition & the implications for reading instruction

The design guidelines focus on improving the quality of residential buildings over three storeys in height. The objective of these design guidelines is to facilitate Better Urban Living by improving the sitting, quality appearance and use of urban housing

Local government are actively involved in managing natural resources, including native vegetation. Councils are highly innivative and provide the basis for understanging the potential of local governments in native vegetation management.

Bicycle safety education activities may be addressed in the key area of Personal Development, Health and Physical Education. The New South Wales Department of School Education Sport Policy (1986) lists cycling as an approved sport activity.