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…
Classic feel: a Mornington Peninsula New England home
New England style is adapted in contemporary fashion on the Mornington Peninsula Although the existing Mornington Peninsula residence…
Understanding the ‘sun-path’: Tips for natural solar design
The sun can have a massive impact on the comfort and energy efficiency of your home. Understanding the…
Shaynna Blaze: 6 amazing paint looks for 2017
Interior Design expert and Taubmans brand ambassador Shaynna Blaze suggests using new Taubmans Sample Pots to explore their…
C-LOC: For the love of colour
Monier homes will look newer for longer with the introduction of C-LOC ™ (colour lock technology). This brand…
5 common property renovation project dilemmas
As a homeowner faced by the idea of renovating, you’ll raise a lot of questions. Asking questions is…
An architect’s self-designed contemporary masterpiece
Fadi Fadhil channelled his creativity – and his training as an architect – into the striking design of…
Hot tips: how to make your renovation eco-friendly
It’s true. Building and renovation experts agree that using green materials will cost you about 20-30% more on…
6 ways to boost your property’s street appeal
Turning your property into an eye-catching sight from the streets need not be costly. In fact, there are…
A window of opportunity: exploring uPVC windows
Often underestimated, if windows and doors are not done right, water damage, draughts and hefty energy bills could…
Classic design, modern build: an authentic Hamptons haven
Inspired by the refined, classic style of the Hamptons, Jenna and Paul have created their dream home in…