Explore architectural aesthetics and functional planning with insights into design ideas, trends, and principles. Get inspired to create a home that reflects your vision and lifestyle.
In this post we show how the plumbing system should be laid out, tested, and protected— from pre-pour inspections to the concrete pour—so you avoid blockages, leaks, and expensive slab leak repair later.
The 2025 Digital Design & Construction Report surveyed 2,000 AEC leaders. Here’s what it means for Australian homeowners: where projects go over time and budget, why tech helps (and sometimes doesn’t), and the smart questions to ask your builder and designer before you sign.
in this article we explain how materials like concrete and brick help absorb, store, and release heat, reducing heating and cooling costs while increasing comfort. Learn how to use thermal mass effectively through smart design, material selection with other passive energy strategies.
The orientation of your home plays an important role in comfort, energy efficiency, and cost-saving potential. In this post we explain how to position your home for maximum benefit, including design considerations, materials, systems, and climate-specific strategies.
Shading plays an important role in improving comfort and reducing energy costs in your new home. In this post we cover the best shading options, climate-specific strategies, and design considerations to enhance your home's liveability year-round.
Building a new home? Learn about construction firewalls and fire barriers—essential for protecting your property and loved ones. Discover the types, materials, and regulations that ensure fire safety in residential construction. Stay safe with these critical fire protection measures.
Off-gassing releases VOCs from building materials and household products, impacting indoor air quality and health. Common sources include paints, finishes, and furniture. Health effects range from headaches to serious conditions like cancer.
The tilt-up concrete construction method is increasingly popular due to its efficiency, durability, and cost-effectiveness. But what is tilt-up concrete construction, and what benefits does it bring to construction projects? This article offers a detailed overview of this building methodology.
Building a new home presents the exciting opportunity to customise and enhance it with builder upgrades. In this article, we discuss the best builder upgrades to consider, from aesthetics, to those that increase convenience or long-term value.
