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 Building Blog -Carpet Choices
The Sustainable Building Blog Series pt 2 by our Sustainable Interior Designer, Emily Polished concrete and timber floorboards have long been thought of as the go to choice for sustainable flooring options due to their passive thermal benefits of internal temperature control. However, carpet can offer many benefits if selected thoughtfully and used in the … Read more
Sustainable Building Blog – Taps
The first blog in a series by our Sustainable Building Blog series by our Interior Designer Emily Most people have heard a lot lately from our social media posts about the increase in awareness of sustainable methods and designs in the construction industry. These sustainable considerations have the potential to have an incredible influence on … Read more
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
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
MLB TOP 4 APPS
In the technology-loving age we live in, it seems everything is turning digital. Rather than falling behind the times, the team at Michael Limb Builders are embracing new technologies in order to deliver increasingly efficient projects to our clients. As many Christmas stockings are sure to be filled with the latest smart phones and tablets, … 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