Reducing Construction Waste
With the Construction Industry generating over 12.7 million tonnes of waste each year, more needs to be done to collectively reduce this as we aim to build and live more sustainably
Sustainable Design Considerations for the Coastal Home
A Nation on the Coast and the need for Sustainable Design The appeal of sun, sand and surf has meant that now over 80% of Australians are living within the ‘coastal zones’ of our country. We appreciate the lure: we are one of those 80% too. However, we are often asked by clients what it is … Read more
Bal Fire Ratings Explained
A “home amongst the gum trees” is an Aussie dream for many. Whether you are creating a haven to escape the city life or a rejuvenating bush weekender, the true value of a home in the bush lies in its ability to enable you to connect with your surrounding environment. However, there are certain design … Read more
The Building Process Demystified
One of the questions we are most asked frequently is “where do I start with the building process and how does it all work?” For those yet to commence the journey of building their own home, getting started can be quite daunting. Therefore we will endeavor to outline it all simply for you to give … Read more
Engaging a Registered Building Practitioner from the beginning of your design phase is the best thing for your project.
The benefits of working with a Registered Building Practitioner for your next project and how incorporating them from the initial design phase can be very beneficial.
I’ve Done All the Dumb Things-The Rise of a Cadet and the Quest for Experience
2014 saw MLB introduce our first architect cadet to the team. You quickly realise that when someone walks in the door, looks you in the eye, shakes your hand and says “Hi, I’m keen to get started, I’ve been looking at your logo and I’ve come up with a couple of alternative designs that I … Read more
Building Smart-GreenSmart
You may have seen the Greensmart Logo on our website or Facebook page and wondered what it meant so we thought we would explore it in more detail. The GreenSmart concept was a voluntary initiative undertaken by HIA in 1999 as a way to promote and improve environmental performance in the housing sector. There are … Read more
Stunning Privacy Solutions
Browsing the Houzz website is a little bit of an obsession for us here at MLB as we love seeing new and innovative ideas and concepts. When we found this article featuring some exceptionally clever privacy approaches we just had to share it with you. The beauty of privacy screening whether internal or external can … Read more
MLB TOP 5 GRAND DESIGNS (AUSTRALIA EDITION)
Following the popularity of our Top 5 UK-based Grand Design choices, we’ve gone back to the office and reluctantly (not really) dived into episode after episode of Grand Designs Australia. Okay so the host is no Kevin McCloud, however this show is every bit as good as the original counterpart. This is because the incredible … Read more
Thermal Mass and Saving Your Life
Over the last decade or so, as the focus of commercial and residential architecture has shifted to ‘going green’, the popularity of thermal mass in construction has boomed. However the concept of thermal mass is nothing new. Ancient civilisations, particularly in desert climates, quickly realised and embraced the benefits of thermal mass. But first, what … Read more