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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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