Having the right building contract is essential
No matter how large or small, every residential building project is different and Archicentre Australia says this means it is essential to have an [...]
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07, 2018
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07, 2018
Engage an architect to avoid costly disputes
Building projects are very complex and costly endeavours – and cosequently disputes are commonplace. Successful, dispute-free building projects rely on teamwork so having an [...]
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06, 2018
Get the best from your home by designing from first principles
In today’s fast-paced society where the approach adopted for most aspects of living, including our dwellings, is to buy, use, discard and buy new [...]
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05, 2018
An architect should listen and facilitate, not simply be “image makers”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Designing the internal and external living spaces that match your needs now and into the future means expressing your requirements to a [...]
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05, 2018
Make the most of Property Assessments and Architect’s Advice.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dispassionate assessment is a vital component of the property acquisition process and it is important that intending purchasers make the most [...]
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05, 2018
Worthwhile residential change must start at the top
For immediate release Worthwhile change in Australia’s residential housing industry ought be driven by government regulators taking heed of the common-sense, practical and energy efficient [...]
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04, 2018
Engage architects to facilitate sustainable change
Community based architects must be engaged to assist regulators and the construction industry overcome resistance to change, which is stifling the development of credible residential [...]
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04, 2018
Avoid ‘Stage Set Syndrome’, warns Archicentre Australia
When it comes to construction of new homes, townhouses, apartments or additions and alterations of residences, there is an all too frequent “corner cutting” approach [...]
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03, 2018
Don’t go for gadgets, seek knowledge-based design
The developer-driven trend to produce gadget-laden accommodation purports to provide customers with what they want but is simply spin, according to Archicentre Australia. Rather than [...]
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03, 2018
Avoid the ‘off-the-plan’ spin, warns Archicentre Australia
The number of bad experiences associated with ‘off-the-plan’ developments are increasing – and this begs the question of why the alternative of a traditional and [...]