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Scyon™ wall panels offer an alternative to brick

There is a preference for building products that help create architectural design motifs: modern looks require more design variation using modern materials, such as James Hardie’s range of Premium Fibre Cement Cladding, including the large panel format of Matrix Cladding, or the vertical lines of Axon Cladding.

Managing paperwork for strata managers

StrataVault is a cloud-based platform developed to manage communication and collaboration on all critical data on property with simple efficiency. It enables strata managers, developers and building owners to combine all documents and communication in one place, accessible to all relevant stakeholders in just a few clicks.

Australians are embracing the outdoors room

An alfresco area is among the most popular features in a house, with one third of Australians saying the space is essential in their dream home.

Extra bathrooms and toilets add value to Aussie homes

Deciding on extra features for your dream home new-build or home renovation can be overwhelming but when it comes to adding value, bathrooms are best. Industry experts agree that multiple bathrooms are important in Aussie homes, with an extra bathroom adding up to $50,000 in value.

Survey reveals that solar panels becoming a key feature in Aussie dream home

Recent research by homebuilder Henley Homes shows that home owners and prospective home renovators are considering functionality and the environment when it comes to the ideal house. One in three [35%] people say they are prepared to go off the grid and want a home with solar panels.

Survey of home buyers reveals what features are important

A survey of 3000 people by homebuilder Henley Homes found 31% say a private place to paddle is among the most desirable outdoor features. An alfresco or outside barbecue area is also on the list, with 33% saying a house needs the increasingly popular “outdoors room” for them to consider purchasing.

Incineration toilet that does not require sewer-connection or water-use

Why choose an incineration toilet? Challenges regarding water supply, sewerage solutions and infrastructure for vacation homes and other segments are easily solved with the Cinderella. Situations include home renovation projects where a toilet is required in the basement; as part of a roof-space conversion; as part of a granny flat; or as part of a home-extension.

Home renovating ideas with brick and tile

The recent innovation of architects and designers in their creative use of brick and tile, submitted for the 2019 Think Brick Award, has seen a resurgence of materials that have been long overlooked in the creation of contemporary builds and home renovation

Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal charity home auction

Going under the hammer on Good Friday 19th April 2019 will be a stunning Sahara 38 with grand alfresco, by Henley Homes, a 38-square, 4-bedroom house, located at 16 Domingo Avenue, Clyde North, which is part of Villawood’s boutique Delaray community.

House and Garden of the Future at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show 2019

If Australian home renovators harness the latest innovation in urban food gardens, solar energy and sustainable house design, can they produce the holy grail of homes that have minimum energy bills and generate a sufficient amount of fresh produce?

Autoclaved aerated concrete wall panels for lower cost construction

Big River Group’s MaxiWall is a cost-competitive Autoclaved Aerated Concrete product. Designed primarily for the multi-residential and detached dwelling market, an entire MaxiWall exterior can be completed in a fraction of the time compared to rendered brick or block.

Using white painted PGH bricks to construct an elongated house in Queensland

Set upon tranquil acreage in Chandler, Queensland, this site afforded Shaun Lockyer Architects the luxury of creating an elongated, linear floorplan that stretches out across the east-west axis to take advantage of the north-eastern exposure.