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…
Expert advice: Where to spend money when renovating your home
To spend or not to spend? Itâ??s a tricky question when it applies to renovating your home. Luckily Architect Robert Harwood is happy to share his advice on where to splurge and where to save.
REAL HOME: Inner-city fortress
Fortified with brick and mortar, this urban castle is more than just a home â?? itâ??s an escape from the chaos of inner-city living.
Expert advice: Extra bedrooms = extra profit
Want to maximise the value of your properties for sale or rent? According to Archicentreâ??s David Hallet, the money is in the bedroom.
REAL HOME: Fibro shack turned island paradise
A Scotland Island retreat becomes an island paradise after a magnificent makeover.
REAL HOME: Philip Island beach shack renovation
An innovative and bold extension, designed by Peter Maddisonâ??s very own Maddison Architects, breathes new life into a striking structure.
REAL HOME: Country shack turned Art Deco haven
See how a tiny three-bedroom fibro cottage becomes a stunning timber-rich, Art Deco haven.
Must-have renovation iPhone apps
Weâ??ve compiled the latest and greatest iPhone applications to get you started on your next renovation project.
REAL RENOVATION: Wood and wine in London
A love of natural materials and wine were the inspirations behind this award-winning renovation of a former London Postal Service building.
GRAND DESIGNS AUSTRALIA: Fish Creek Church house
See how a vacant block of land and a 130-year-old disassembled church became the stunning and unique Fish Creek Church house from the LifeStyle Channel's Grand Designs Australia.
REAL HOME: Hamptons inspired
Inspired by the breathtaking structures of seaside resort The Hamptons, this residence exudes an upmarket yet understated sense of casual living.