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The art of crafting custom homes.How To Live Off The Grid In Suburbia
When we think of the phrase ‘off the grid’ we often imagine an idyllic bushland setting and a rustic, eco-conscious home nestled in the middle of...
A Bespoke Build: Demystifying What It Means to Build a Unique Home
In your search for a new home, there are several routes available in the quest for the perfect property: buy an existing house, renovate the one you...
How To Future Proof Your New Home
Building a bespoke new home is a once-in-a-lifetime investment for many people, so it’s important that you get it right. How can you ensure your new...
5 House Materials For A Bushfire-Prone Area
Many people are hesitant when they discover that the land they have purchased or want to purchase is BAL-rated. While years ago, this may have...
Home Technology Ideas to Inspire Your Bespoke Home
There are so many amazing new tools and solutions to make your bespoke home more convenient and highly functional for a modern lifestyle. This rings...
5 Reasons to Build an Eco-Friendly Home
When it comes to building a new home, many people are considering how their project will affect the environment. With studies showing that one...
What To Expect From a Building Contract
A building contract is one of the most important documents in the construction process, however it can be one of the hardest to decipher. While it...
Project Feature: Olinda
Offering exquisite views of the Yarra Ranges, this architecturally-designed home in Olinda combines the best of modern design and sustainable...
What’s the Difference Between a Passive House and an Eco-Friendly Home?
Sustainability continues to be a key focus for the construction industry in Australia, with homeowners, developers, investors and builders...
An Introduction to Building in a Bushfire-Prone Area
The Yarra Valley is such a unique place to live. Those who build here enjoy the region’s natural splendour, strong community spirit as well as...
Should I Renovate, Extend or Build New?
There comes a time for most homeowners when the house they are in no longer suits their needs. It may be that space is the issue, the decor is...
The Benefits of Choosing Design & Construct
When planning a dream home, most people have two very important considerations: how long the project will take and how much it will cost. From...
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