I've read in this article that according to Australian Building Code there is a minimum requirement for exposed steel near the coastline, might be worth a read and then further…

I found this article and I think it explains the pros and cons of each really well, thought I'd share - http://www.desudesignerhomes.com.au/timber-or-steel/
More than anything it's…

I also i was researching on the advantages and disadvantages of each option and also found it very interesting as this thread.
http://nusteel.com.au/building-guide/steel-vs-timber/
However steel frames seems the…