The builders of an award-winning home made from hemp hope to inspire a shift towards making it a mainstream construction material. Balanced Earth recently won the Master Builders New South Wales Energy Efficient Building award for a home in the Byron Bay hinterland,...
Some buildings are so ugly, the only thing that could possibly improve them is a wrecking ball. It’s even worse when the structures are high-profile and expensive, making you wonder how many people who had to sign off at each stage of planning and construction...
Rock and stone make up some of the most ancient, intriguing and attractive buildings anywhere. Either rough or hewn, stone is returning to the material armoury of more architects. Robust, substantial stone work is certainly a big relief after decades of painted render...
Roxanne Wilson, Lifestyle reporter, The Advertiser June 27, 2017 8:30pm FROM concrete jungles to giant brown boxes, there are more than a few contenders up for the title of Adelaide’s ugliest building. The questionable design of a 16-storey student...
Tile has become a widely used surface material in residential homes for its durability, sustainability, resistance to scratches and stains, and low maintenance. Beyond that, it’s available in myriad colors, textures, and patterns, mimicking everything from stone...
Construction of the first hemp house in WA has just been completed, sparking calls to build a local processing plant so local farmers can supply the building industry. The hemp plant’s woody stem is shredded, mixed with a lime render and tampered into place...