Architecture + Design

Do you have plans for 2012? Part 2 – The process

25 January 2012

In part one of Do you have plans for 2012? Part 1 – Your homework, we talked about looking for a suitable property to purchase, for development and sub-division. Perhaps you don’t have to look any further than a property you already own.
There are many people who already own a property that is suitable for [...]

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No clowning around – plasterers wear stilts

3 June 2011

Did you know that plasterers often wear stilts when plastering ceilings and installing cornices? Whilst it is unlikely to be the latest fashion trend, it is an important part of their toolbox.

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The Four C’s

20 May 2011

There is a lot that goes into a successful property development. Four ingredients seem to be common to a successful outcome: Commitment, Creativity, Continuity and Capital. Think of it like you are baking a cake, you leave out one ingredient and the outcome may not meet your expectations!

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6 star energy rating – What does this mean for my project?

6 May 2011

6 star energy rating – what does this mean for my project?
From 1 May 2011, all new homes, renovations and additions in Victoria will be required to meet a minimum 6 star energy rating, with inclusion of either a solar hot water system or a rainwater tank.

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Building Permit vs Planning Permit: What’s the difference?

3 November 2010

Many first timers are surprised to learn that even though they have a Planning Permit, they still cannot build.
They are then told that their next step is to spend more time and money to obtain a Building Permit.
What’s the difference between the Building Permit and the Planning Permit?

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The right way to get a Building Permit

19 October 2010

How is it possible to have a Building Permit, yet still not get the dwelling built the way you wanted?
This article begins a new series about the right way to get your Building Permit.

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Front landscaping: How to disguise a steep slope

17 August 2010

Those with a keen eye might have noticed that our Surrey Hills HIA Award Winning property as featured last week in the Melbourne Weekly has since had a landscaping makeover.
Not long after the home was completed, the owners presented us with the next challenge:
How can they landscape the front garden of their home while gracefully [...]

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Designing the Future: Melbourne Weekly Cover Story (Downloadable PDF)

11 August 2010

Above: The Koedyk kids enjoy more than their 5 minutes of fame on the deck of our HIA Award Winning renovation – featured as the Cover Story in Melbourne Weekly and on the giant billboard of The Age building on Spencer Street.
In this week’s edition of ‘Melbourne Weekly’ magazine, Linley Wilkie interviewed our Designer and [...]

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Energy efficient house design: how much is each energy star really worth? (Free downloadable PDF)

3 August 2010

At the recent State of Design Festival, we prepared a number of home energy cost calculators that helped festival attendees answer the question:
“How much is each additional energy star really worth?”

In this post, we’ll compare the energy cost savings for the same house finished to different energy star ratings.

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Pixel Building Melbourne: 5 architectural lessons to apply to your new home

27 July 2010

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

Introduction to a 7 part series called ‘The 7 Pillars of Sustainable Architecture’
Does Sustainable Architecture pay off?

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

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