Crook Buildings – Part 3: The Cladding Fiasco
Uncomfortable times appear to be ahead for many in the building industry including architects, builders and certifiers – not to mention property owners – as [...]
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03, 2019
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02, 2019
Crook Buildings – Part 2
Archicentre Australia director – Peter Georgiev informs, “The era of being able to trust processes of appropriate design and building certification appear to be at [...]
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02, 2019
Crook Buildings – Part 1
Commentary regarding the inadequacy of newly constructed buildings is ongoing – often due to a lack of adherence to Building Codes and Australian Standards. So [...]
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01, 2019
Cracking of Masonry Buildings
“Cracking of masonry buildings can be an area of great concern and, whilst these indications are not the first step in total disintegration, many are [...]
5
12, 2018
Beat the heat without increasing energy bills
With the onset of summer temperatures are increasing around Australia as is the need to stay cool at home, and Archicentre Australia says this can [...]
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11, 2018
Don’t take a punt – engage an Archicentre Australia architect to get what you want
If you have decided to carry out a renovation or build a new home it is important that you don’t fall for the ‘spin’ spruiked [...]
5
11, 2018
Established suburbs offer lifestyle benefits
There are many positive aspects to living in established residential areas of cities and large towns, including transport accessibility, medical and educational choices, proximity to [...]
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09, 2018
Size doesn’t matter – it’s all about design quality
Often when choosing a residential option, too much emphasis is given to size at the expense of design quality. When placed in the hands of [...]
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09, 2018
Now’s the time for home maintenance and revitalisation
The arrival of spring not only means the end of winter and onset of warmer weather, it is a time of new growth and heralds [...]
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07, 2018
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 effective [...]