February 2010

Staff Profile: Ms Esther Sugihto

25 February 2010

Staff Profile: Ms Esther Sugihto
Lead Designer & Planning Consultant
She is a key influencer in holistic design – understanding the role architecture plays in the context of the Australian lifestyle.
Esther also brings a wealth of Design + Build experience from internationally reknowned European and Australian architects.

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Building Envelope: How three townhouses can become two

23 February 2010

So you’ve heard about the “300 m2 per lot” rule of thumb used by planners for potential developments.
You factored this in as you purchased your 900 m2 block of land.
You’re sure to get a Planning Permit for three townhouses, right?

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What is the minimum size of land to subdivide in Victoria?

16 February 2010

Welcome – you’ve just discovered one of our most popular posts!
If you got here because you are researching the possibility of subdividing your property, you may also be interested in these articles:

Subdividing land in Victoria: The 5 tests your property must pass
Dual Occupancy Subdivision: A tale of two developments

Alternatively, if you are ready to [...]

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Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) Assessments

9 February 2010

With the anniversary of the devastating Victorian Black Saturday bushfires this weekend, I thought it timely to share my experiences volunteering to assist Kinglake residents with their Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) Assessments – the first step in their rebuilding process.

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Staff Profile: Ms Simone Schenkel

9 February 2010

Staff Profile: Ms Simone Schenkel
Designer & Sustainability Consultant
Simone is one of the core team here at Brutal Art Design + Build, being one of the first to be hired several years ago. She continues to be a key influencer in our design thinking, applying the much stricter German detail and sustainability standards and philosophies to [...]

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Dual Occupancy Subdivision: A tale of two developments

2 February 2010

Welcome – you’ve just discovered one of our most popular posts!
If you got here because you are researching the possibility of doing a Dual Occupancy development, you may also be interested in these articles:

What’s the minimum size of land required to subdivide in Victoria?
Subdividing land in Victoria: The 5 tests your property must [...]

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Design + Build news for iPhone

2 February 2010

Design + Build news for iPhone
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Now you can access Design + Build news on-the-go.
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Chinese New Year Special: $888 Land Use Plans!

1 February 2010

Chinese New Year Special: $888 Land Use Plans!
Do you own a large property that you wish to subdivide and develop into units or townhouses?
Celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Tiger by taking advantage of our Land Use Plans for the very special price of $888* for the month of February, 2010!

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