For many homeowners, a knockdown rebuild offers a clean slate, but the design still has to work within the realities of your block, budget, and planning requirements. The building designer you choose for this project has an important role to play in bringing these pieces together. You're not simply looking for someone who can produce a set of drawings. You need a professional w...
When it comes to planning a knockdown rebuild, two Sydney blocks can look similar from the street and still present very different challenges. From mature trees surrounding the site and limited vehicle access to easements, bushfire zones or difficult soil conditions, your site decides what you can build. That is why you need to plan for your site alongside your knockdown rebuil...
When it comes to building a sustainable house in Australia, you shouldn’t just consider sustainability as a standalone feature. Every decision you make throughout the project should reflect your sustainability goals. That’s why Australian homeowners must think about their site, local climate, design, materials, energy use, and long-term performance of their home as part of the ...
Your sustainable house is designed to use less energy and water, offer thermal comfort, and have a reduced environmental impact over its lifespan. But even the most carefully designed sustainable homes can become less efficient if they’re not maintained properly. Problems like insulation deterioration, development of air leaks around windows, and solar panels becoming shaded ca...
Home renovation can start with a simple idea to open up the kitchen, add another bedroom or finally create the living space your family needs. But turning this idea into reality requires a series of decisions about your existing property, building design, budget and approvals.
A knockdown rebuild gives you the perfect opportunity to create a home that suits your growing family without giving up your location. But there’s a lot that you need to organise before the demolition equipment arrives. From checking whether your block is suitable,securing approvals, disconnecting utilities and investigating the site, the preparation stage of a knockdown and re...
With rising energy costs, extreme weather, and growing awareness about climate change, homeowners in Australia are looking for ways to build sustainable homes. The right building materials for these sustainable homes not only have a low impact on the environment but also improve your home’s energy efficiency, comfort, durability, and maintenance. But there isn’t a single materi...
Whether your current home in Sydney no longer suits your family's needs or it’s starting to show its age, most homeowners come across the same two choices - home renovation vs a knockdown rebuild. While both options offer the perfect opportunity to recreate your home, the right choice depends on several factors like your budget, the condition of your existing home, council requ...
When rebuilding their homes, homeowners in Australia aren’t just replacing their outdated structures with a new home that suits their current lifestyle. They are also considering how this knockdown rebuild home performs over time, how much it costs to run, and the impact it has on the environment.
As the global temperatures continue to rise, homeowners are becoming more conscious of how their homes respond to the changing climatic conditions. In Sydney, where hot summers, humidity, and seasonal rainfall are common, building materials play a critical role in ensuring a comfortable indoor temperature throughout the year. Many homeowners are also prioritising construction m...
