News and insights from Michael Limb Builders
New NCC Standards & the future of residential construction
Read MoreIn August 2022, Building Ministers across Australia collectively agreed to improve the energy efficiency rules for new homes and have now established 7 stars as the new minimum standard as part of the National Construction Code (NCC Standards). Despite the...
Sustainable design considerations for the coastal home
Read MoreThe 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...
Trade is not a dirty word
Read MoreIt’s incredible how certain topics, particularly those you are passionate about seem to pop up in your radar constantly until you do something about it and this topic has been one of my shadows for a while. So humor me...
Bal fire ratings explained
Read MoreA “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...
The building process demystified
Read MoreOne 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...
Engaging a registered building practitioner from the beginning of your design phase is the best thing for your project
Read MoreMany people historically have believed that working exclusively with an Architect or Building Designer to create the working drawings and specifications for their new home or renovation before researching and engaging with a Registered Building Practitioner. However, we believe that...
I’ve done all the dumb things – the rise of a cadet and the quest for experience
Read More2014 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...
Stunning privacy solutions
Read MoreBrowsing 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...
MLB top 5 Grand Designs (Australia edition)
Read MoreFollowing 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...
Thermal mass and saving your life
Read MoreOver 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...