10 Home Façade Ideas
Your home’s facade is the first thing anyone sees, it sets the tone before a guest even reaches…
Lodge charm in coastal New Zealand
Perched above the sweeping waters of Lower Hutt, New Zealand, this striking American lodge-inspired home makes a bold…
Achieving Energy Efficiency in Residential Construction
With rising costs and a growing awareness of our environmental responsibility, the concept of an energy-efficient home has…
Welcome light and air back into your home with open arms
For many Australian homeowners, renovation is about more than updating finishes or adding extra space. Increasingly, it’s about…
Unveiling the 2026 Sustainable Design Trends Magazine: Your Guide to Future-Ready Homes
Australia’s design landscape is evolving faster than ever, and sustainability has shifted from a buzzword to a cornerstone…
Building an Iconic home with Dan Sparks and Big Ass Fans
Designing a home is one of life’s most exciting and personal journeys. It’s not just about creating walls…
Expert advice: Ask our architect
Editor-at-Large for Grand Designs Australia magazine, and host of Lifestyle's Grand Designs Australia, Peter Maddison answers readers’ pressing questions
Advantages of knock down rebuild homes
There are numerous benefits of choosing to knock down and rebuild
Harness the sun: Five facts about solar power
Here are five facts you may not know about solar power
10 Questions to ask your builder BEFORE signing a building contract
Making sure you ask your builder the right questions before signing a building contract can save you a…
Keep warm this winter
So winter is now well and truly upon us and to compensate we are all doing our best…
5 Reasons to Knock Down and Rebuild
So you love the area you live in but not your house. It faces the wrong way, the facade…
Designing for change
A family home should be able to grow with your family’s needs. Flexible spaces and a prefab addition will ensure your home is always a happy one
Building with… Rammed earth
Nestling into the site like it has always been there, a rammed earth building makes a statement that says it is part of its environment.
How to… plan your plumbing
Avoid the dreaded cold morning shower with sustainability expert Ian Cleland's advice on how to plan your plumbing.