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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
MEDIA RELEASE As the years roll by we seldom think of the elephant in the room until it’s too late – what will you do [...]
The use of flammable cladding systems in apartment buildings is an unknown quantity and a great cause for concern, according to Archicentre Australia. This makes [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Most home occupants in Australia are made aware of the need for home maintenance or repairs by visibly apparent indications – Archicentre Australia warns that [...]
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 [...]
