by James Stephenson | Wed 9th Mar, 2016 | Design, Residential
Decks are great in our sub-tropical climate, but often they make the adjacent internal spaces darker. With a little bit of geometrical finesse the roof can be shaped to admit light and air in a way that benefits both the deck and the adjacent spaces. See this example...
by James Stephenson | Mon 7th Mar, 2016 | Knowledge, Residential
Timber decks and balconies are popular in summer, a place to cool off quickly while the house is still warm after a long day of sunshine. Timber Decks need more maintenance than other parts of your house. More than any other part of the house, they can have more...
by James Stephenson | Tue 9th Jun, 2015 | Case Studies, Residential
Any building allotment which is less than 15m wide and / or less than 450 sqm in area is classed in Brisbane as a small lot. To build a new home, or alter an existing home, on such a lot one must comply at the least with a Residential Design Small Lot Code. This...
by James Stephenson | Tue 9th Jun, 2015 | Knowledge, Residential
Turning a trend into meaningful change To aspire to build a ‘green’ or sustainable house is a current trend. But what really does sustainable housing design involve? We need to avoid doing the impressive and glamorous things whilst overlooking the real substance....
by James Stephenson | Tue 9th Jun, 2015 | Knowledge, Residential
The concern for better residential acoustics in homes seems to be on the increase. How to live with noisy teenagers, or to isolate the booming sound from the home theatre. Does the neighbour’s air conditioning unit or pool pump keep you awake (or is your’s keeping...
