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…
Paarhammer – Bushfire Safe Range
Paarhammer Bushfire Safe windows and doors make it possible to combine aesthetics and design freedom with safety in the highest bushfire prone areas. Tested and approved for all Bushfire Attack Levels (BALs) up to and including BAL-FZ without shutters.
Paarhammer – Wood-Alu Range
Get the best of both worlds: energy efficient timber with no exterior painting. Custom made in Australia, Paarhammer Wood-Alu Range features the warmth of timber on the inside, and low maintenance aluminium cladding on the outside.
Paarhammer – Architectural Timber Range
With patented German hardware, the energy efficient Architectural Timber Range is custom made in Australia to your specifications and offers unparalleled security and strength. From European style tilt & turn windows to giant lift-slide doors, no matter what the design, Paarhammer can create it for you.
Forever House – Bushfire safe build
Located among vegetated sand dunes, house and nature are closely entwined. With a BAL-40 rating on the Moonah tree side of the house, the building needed to be not only high performing but also provide a fire-shield.
Tall Order – An award winning modern home
This project received a 'Highly Commended' at the Australian Windows Association (AWA) Design Awards 2018 for Best Use of Windows and Doors.
Stunning Ocean Views – A new style beach ‘cottage’
Large fixed double-glazed areas were made for the beach side of the building which follows the high roof line and allows for the most gorgeous views.
Gaggenau Case Study: Jaques Precinct by Riverlee Group
An exciting urban transformation has taken place in the heart of Richmond, Melbourne, converting an industrial building that…
Classic and clever
This home offers everything a large family needs but with the versatility of being able to sit comfortably…
New, innovative and disruptive building technology
Australian builders and developers are adopting new, innovative and disruptive building technology such as Bondor Australia's LuxeWall® luxury architectural wall cladding
Homeowners and tilers can win big with National Tiles’ inaugural awards
In an industry first, National Tiles and Grand Designs Australia, in partnership with their sponsors, have recently launched the inaugural Tiler of the Year Awards 2020