Retaining walls are used to hold or shape the building envelope in order to create more usable space.
Retaining can be on the boundaries, through the middle or at the front and rear of the site.
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Move aside natural and reconstituted stone – porcelain benchtops have arrived.
Porcelain benchtops are growing in popularity over Australia, but what are they and how are they different from more conventional materials?
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A custom home doesn’t just mean custom external and internal design. The inner workings of the home can be fine tuned, too, providing full control of the layout and workings of your perfect house.
Despite Australia experiencing some of the hottest summer temperatures anywhere in the world, University of Sydney researchers have found that housing constructed to cope. According to one researcher, homes trap heat “like a plastic bag”, and new building codes are in dire need of provisions to encourage better heat management.
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It's not often that display homes conjure up images of elegance and luxury but our new Clayfield display home has changed that for the better.
Designed by our in-house custom design studio, the Clayfield display is an impressive example of contemporary design and material expression.
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With such a large price gap, a common question asked when choosing a cooktop is, what’s the difference between electric and induction?
Electric and induction cooktops are a smart and timeless addition to a kitchen. With modern digital features, both cooktops are easy to use and offer accuracy in temperatures.
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Narrow doorways, high counters, and steep stairs are common hurdles impossible to navigate for people with limited mobility. Modifying your home to improve accessibility can seem like a big job, but it’s easy once you know where to start.
Roughly one in every five Queenslanders has a disability, government statistics reveal. If you or a family member has a disability, it’s important your home is built to accommodate your needs. Narrow doorways, high counters, and steep stairs are common hurdles impossible to navigate for people with limited mobility. Modifying your home to improve accessibility can seem like a big job, but it’s easy once you know where to start. Here’s how you can make your home safer and easier to access for people with limited mobility.
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A small or narrow lot is a block of land that has an area smaller than 450m2 or an area that is less than 600m2 (excluding the driveway) if it is a rear lot.
Brisbane City council has a set of specific planning requirements for any lots that are classified as a 'Small Lot'. These conditions are called the Dwelling House (Small lot) Code. Read More
Experts say Australians do not realise how dangerous moulds can become if present in their homes. Even short-term exposure to the spores can cause significant health problems. If you're a homeowner, spotting moulds early on can help you address the issue quickly before it gets out of hand. A clean and damp-free environment deters mould growth making your house a safe, healthy, and pleasant place to live.
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“Good design is obvious. Great design is transparent”
Joe Sporano
Great design should be embedded into our everyday lives and become a tool to enhance our environment and lifestyles. The key principle of minimalism is to remove what isn’t adding value to your life, to make room for things that are. Keeping things simple and practical doesn’t mean that beauty is left out of the equation, but rather, it shows a sense that everything in your home has a purpose and a function as it is aesthetically appealing.
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