Waterstruck Clinker Bricks: Traditional Craft, Made to Order
Most bricks made today are extruded — pushed through a die in a continuous ribbon and cut to…
Brick Slips: The Real Brick Look, Without the Weight
When people hear “brick slips,” they often picture a cheap imitation — a thin veneer that looks fine…
Blue Haven Pools — Smart Planning for a Perfect Pool
Sydney homeowners are rebuilding smarter — and the backyard is no longer being left to chance. As knockdown…
Elevating Coastal Living with a Modern Roof Transformation
Discover how an architectural design studio transformed a beachfront home in Mt Maunganui, North Island, New Zealand, using…
2025 Home Design Renovation of the Year Finalists
We visit the first three finalists in the Home Design Renovation of the Year Awards 2025
About Passive House
Certified Passive House residential or commercial buildings involve a set of very high-performance standards to achieve both thermal…
Solar and Privacy Screening for Elegant Double Bay Home
Kaynemaile screens provide privacy and solar shading for this contemporary home situated in Sydney’s harbourside suburb of Double Bay
High-Performance Custom Windows and Doors for Prefabricated Systems
Featured here is their Haydn Street, Blackburn residential extension which includes Rylock’s Architectural Aluminium and Commercial Series window and door systems in Colorbond Monument powder coat finish with high-performance low-e glass.
Enjoying the journey not just the destination with this impressive hallway upgrade
The owner of this home did not want to exclude the humble hallway journey from their design brief
Chris from Ironbark Architects Shares his Thoughts on Sustainability
Chris is a Residential Sydney Architect who primarily builds green homes. Below chris speaks to his thoughts on sustainability.
Energy Saving Fan Shelley Craft Talks Sustainability in Brisbane
It’s the winter hack you won’t believe: savvy Australians are keeping warm by turning on their fans and saving up to 30 per cent on their heating bills.
Worlds Collide with this Strikingly Aesthetic House
In this pocket of Sydney, dwellers really do get the best of both worlds. Streams of the Paramatta River flow either side of the Hunters Hill peninsula, eventually reaching Sydney Harbour.
The Benefits of Triple Glazed Windows for Your Home
While double glazing is a step in the right direction if you are looking for energy efficiency, comfort and security, triple glazing is even better.
Sense of Space – Country Home with Double Glazed Timber Windows & Doors
After living on a farm in Lancefield, the owners of this stunning property wanted to downsize while staying in the Macedon Ranges in Victoria.
We Talk to Pete Furlong from Elyte Focus about the Benefits of Having a Builder and Architect in One
One thing we are passionate about here at Grand Designs Australia magazine is the importance of employing an architect when embarking on a renovation or new build, rather than just a builder.
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