By Nigel Isaacs
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1 April 2008, Build 105
A building’s exterior offers a passing view to the world, but it is the interior that provides the backdrop to everyday life. Wall linings have changed over time, but the ever faithful plaster has had a long run and is still going strong.
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By Nigel Isaacs
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1 February 2008, Build 104
Electric lamps promised much that the flickering flame could not. They were to be cooler, brighter, steadier and more pleasant to the eye without releasing toxic, noxious or dirty by-products. However, they did not start that way.
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By Nigel Isaacs
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1 December 2007, Build 103
The need for improved lighting led to many interesting inventions, from safety matches to chandeliers. Fortunately we no longer have to kill a muttonbird or a whale to have oil for our lamps!
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