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BuildingModern Granny Flats: The Solution for Your Family's Needs?
Considering a bit on the side? A new-generation, designer granny flat could suit your family's needs to a T
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BuildingLet There Be Light: 10 Fixes for Homes That Face the Wrong Way
An architect reveals 10 clever tricks for maximising northern light in dark, poorly oriented homes
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BuildingInnovation Alert: Vinyl Window Frames
A guide to vinyl window frames and their thermal-energy performance, acoustic properties and durability
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Most PopularBuilding to a Budget: 12 Must-Know Design Considerations
Know what can influence the final price of a new-build before setting your design wish list in stone
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ArchitectureBuilding to a Budget: How Tiles, Flooring and Paint Can Add Up
Before you choose a designer tap or feature wall, think how it will affect the budget and consider these 12 alternatives
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BuildingBuilding on a Corner Block: Is it Right for You?
An architect reveals the pros and cons of building your home on a corner block
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BuildingTradie Talk: How to Make Your Next Project a Win-Win
From small jobs to major renovations, calm and clear communication is vital for a successful job
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Most PopularExpert Eye: 11 Exterior Cladding Materials for Wow Factor
There's a world of cladding options out there for your next project, if you know where to look
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ArchitectureEco-Smart: The 5 Principles of Passivhaus Design
Want a home that offers year-round comfort without the huge power bills? That's what Passivhaus is all about
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BuildingArchitects' Secrets: 4 Genius Design Solutions for Narrow Homes
Your skinny home challenges solved! Learn tricks of the trade from the architects behind these four narrow abodes
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Renovating8 More Must-Know Renovation Trends Straight From the Experts
In the second of this two-part series, architects and designers reveal eight new trends every renovator needs to know
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