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How modern homes are innovating their floor plans
Here’s something a modern mansion, one storey house, and an apartment all have in common: innovation.
Design ideas to modernise a 1970s home
The 70s is considered a virtual golden age for home design and construction. Many houses built in the 70s are still occu...
The best designed and most cost-effective heating solutions
Australia’s high energy costs, combined with the desire of many people to be part of the climate change solution, mean i...
The best way to protect your home from rising damp
Rising damp is a huge problem for older homes. Here is how to identify, treat and prevent rising damp from damaging your...
Top designs by Zaha Hadid Architects
Dame Zaha Mohammad Hadid was a British Iraqi architect from Baghdad, Iraq.
10 best cladding ideas to transform your shed
Cladding is a layering material which is placed over the top of a building’s exterior to provide thermal insulation and ...
Taking another look at dual living house plans
Sometimes also referred to as dual occupancy homes, dual living homes are currently gaining in popularity across Austral...
The timeless beauty of ancient Greek architecture
Ancient Greek architecture is hailed as one of the most sophisticated architectural styles in history. Ancient or archai...
Feng Shui design for Australian homes
Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese home decorating art. It has been traced back to as early as 960B B.C. The key principles...
Is there a standard door size in Australia?
The standard size of a door will vary greatly depending on its type. Front doors, internal doors, sliding doors and doub...
The architecture of Perth: Famous heritage buildings in Western Australia
Perth is a city rich in history and culture which has resulted in some deeply fascinating architectural designs, influen...
The world's top women architecture photographers
Here are some of the world's top female architecture photographers.
Why is Queensland architecture celebrated around the globe?
What makes Queensland such an architectural powerhouse?
Stone cladding: The simple elegance of the natural world
Stone cladding is a gorgeous way to bring peace into your home. Natural materials have a sense of raw simplicity that is...
Adelaide architecture: History, buildings & modern design
The architectural style of Adelaide is comprised primarily of six different styles:
The charm of a small backyard pool
In Australia, the average backyard size is over 200m in perimeter. Most Australian backyards are around 50 square metres...
New ideas and designs for wooden stairs
Why are wooden stairs so popular?
Bagging vs rendering – which is better?
Bagging a house is an alternative to rendering that leaves brickwork with a textured layer of imperfection and bumps tha...
Polished concrete: The latest in contemporary flooring design
Polished Concrete is becoming a bold new trend for modern properties, adding a twist of elegance to a previously overloo...
Standard pool sizes – what are the average dimensions of a swimming pool in Australia?
There are a range of standard dimensions that are used depending on the type, shape, area and frame of pool. Here’s how ...
The life and enduring influence of John Wardle
John Wardle is an award winning Australian architect based in Melbourne who has had a huge influence on modern Australia...
The Mud Room – Where is it and what is it used for?
What is a mud room in a house? Well, ‘Mud room’ is a somewhat misleading name for what is essentially a specific type of...
Easy to use home design apps: How to redesign your home without lifting a finger
Visualisation is a common problem when it comes to interior design. Sometimes it is just too difficult to picture how a ...
The best floor tiles for modern homes
When it comes to tiles, choosing the right material means everything. Here’s an analysis of the best types of tiles to u...
The best of Brisbane architecture
Brisbane is one of Australia’s leading architectural capitals. The Brisbane cityscape is recognisable for some of the mo...
Concrete sleepers: Price, installation and full range of concrete garden sleepers
Concrete sleepers are a staple of home building. They are commonly used outdoors in a variety of ways.
Ranch style Australian homes
What is a ranch style home and why are they so popular?
Unique bathroom floor plans and layout ideas
Layout has huge potential to define or reimagine a bathroom space.
Steel frame doors: French, sliding, black, internal & more
The first steel frame door was created in the 1800s. Since then, the designs have become more and more versatile.
The sizes, types, standards of Australian bricks
Standard brick sizes Australia: the most common dimensions and uses for Australian bricks.
How to enjoy the freedom of constant travel from the comfort of your own home
Relocatable homes: what are they, how are they made, and how do you get your hands on one?
Selling a House: All of the Hidden Costs
A number of factors are overlooked in the cost estimation of selling a house. Read on for a breakdown of all the costs t...