Design
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.
Why Your New Home Needs a Rainscreen
Discover the crucial role of rainscreens in new home construction. This exterior cladding system not only wards off rot, mold, and water damage but also boosts energy efficiency. Despite the upfront cost, the long-term benefits make it an essential investment. Learn why you can't afford to skip it.
The 4 Control Layers of High-Performance Homes: How Project Builders Can Achieve Optimal Building Energy Efficiency
Building an energy-efficient home requires a good understanding of the four control layers: water, air, vapour, and thermal. In this post we look into how project builders can optimise these layers, ensuring homes are comfortable, sustainable, and cost-effective.
A high-level overview of the preliminary building process
Embarking on a construction project requires a meticulous process. From the initial predesign to contract administration, each phase is pivotal. This article offers a high-level overview of the preliminary building process, guiding homeowners through the intricacies of each phase.
Why Are New Homes Still Energy Sieves? It’s Time to Scrutinise Project Builders
Despite the advancements in building science, many new homes remain energy sieves. Why? The focus of most project builders is on profits rather than energy efficiency. As homeowners pay top dollar for new homes, they later find themselves burdened with high energy costs.
Thermal Mass and Your New Home: What You Need to Know
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.
Your Home Orientation: The Key to Comfort and Energy Efficiency in Australia
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 for Your New Home: Design Tips for Comfort & Efficiency
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.
