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title: The Rubix Collective Blog | Sustainable Home & CLT Design Tips (3)
description: Insights on CLT homes, smart renovations, and custom designs from The Rubix, crafting sustainable spaces across Newcastle & Northern Sydney. (3)
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### [House Construction in Australia: A Step-by-Step Guide](https://therubix.au/blog/building-a-house-in-australia)

Planning to build your dream home? Few milestones are as exciting or as complex as house construction in Australia. A new home is not just a structure; it is a reflection of your lifestyle, your vision, and the future you want to create. The challenge is knowing where to begin with the house-building process. Approvals, contracts, budgeting, and construction all carry their own...

![Ken Slamet](https://therubix.au/hs-fs/hubfs/DSC_8658.jpeg?width=44&name=DSC_8658.jpeg) [Ken Slamet](https://therubix.au/blog/author/ken-slamet) 

•  Sep 26, 2025 •  6 minute read

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### [7 Strong Reasons to Invest in a Cross Laminated Timber House This Year](https://therubix.au/blog/7-smart-reasons-to-invest-in-a-clt-home-this-year)

Cross laminated timber houses are becoming a common sight in the Australian landscape with their earthy and warm aesthetic appeal. The key reasons behind this rising popularity includes its sustainability with high Carbon sequestration, its strength and durability, and potent fire-resistance. CLT is also a great construction material for building passive houses due to its therm...

![Ken Slamet](https://therubix.au/hs-fs/hubfs/DSC_8658.jpeg?width=44&name=DSC_8658.jpeg) [Ken Slamet](https://therubix.au/blog/author/ken-slamet) 

•  Jul 28, 2025 •  6 minute read

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