Design to fit your lifestyle, not trends
Rather than creating living areas that fit in with so-called trends, Australians should be tailoring their homes to match individual current and future needs while [...]
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01, 2018
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01, 2018
Dampness an enemy of houses and apartments
Damp internal conditions within houses and apartments are a cause for concern, according to Archicentre Australia, and if left untreated can lead to health problems [...]
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01, 2018
Regular checks needed for unseen areas
Most home occupants in Australia are made aware of the need for home maintenance or repairs by visibly apparent indications – Archicentre Australia warns that [...]
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01, 2018
Timber selection vital in bushfire prone areas
The use of appropriate timber in residential construction is an important consideration in bushfire prone areas, according to Archicentre Australia. With various bushfire risk categories [...]
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12, 2017
Take precautions to minimise bushfire threat into 2018
The summer warmth together with hot winds and an abundance of drying vegetation creates optimal conditions for bushfires, which are a threat throughout Australia especially [...]
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12, 2017
Buying “off-the-plan” is risky business in so many ways
Purchasing an “off-the-plan” apartment or house is a risky business, according to Archicentre Australia, with increasing evidence of substandard detailed design and construction. The national [...]
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12, 2017
Design to minimise the risk of bushfires
The tragic images from devastating wild fires in California serve as a chilling reminder that the bushfire season is looming fast in Australia. Australia’s growing [...]
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12, 2017
Don’t let toxic mould become an issue at home
Toxic mould in the home is a cause for concern as it can cause illness, encourage vermin and increase humidity, according to Archicentre Australia. Moulds [...]
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11, 2017
Time to check the balcony
The onset of warmer weather means increased use of balconies and other outdoor spaces such as timber framed deck, and Archicentre Australia says it is [...]
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11, 2017
Design to beat the heat
With the onset of warmer weather the thoughts of Australians turn to keeping cool inside and outside the house, and smart design measures implemented by [...]