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ArchitectureWindows of Opportunity: Your Guide to High-Performance Glazing
The right glazing can boost your home's energy efficiency and slash your bills – here's everything you need to know
Full StoryBuildingBuilding on a Corner Block: Is it Right for You?
An architect reveals the pros and cons of building your home on a corner block
Full StoryBuildingSustainable Design: Lessons We Can Learn From Vernacular Housing
The sensitive relationship between vernacular housing and its environment is informing sustainable architecture
Full StoryRenovatingA Finish With Flair: The Beauty of Venetian Plaster
Capture the romance of Italy with this classic wall-finishing technique
Full StoryDecorating IdeasLet's Talk Tiles: An Alphabetical Guide to Tile Terms
Be a discerning buyer by swotting up on the often baffling terminology surrounding tiles
Full StoryMost PopularBuilding to a Budget: 12 Way 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
Full StoryBuildingHelp, There's an Arch in My House! Do I Love It or Lose It?
Arches: ugly eyesores or adorable design features to play up? We'll help you make the most of yours
Full StoryRenovatingAmazing Additions: 8 Modest Homes Made Marvellous
Ultra-modern extensions can take an old home and make it liveable again, as these renovations reveal
Full StoryRenovatingEssential Renovation Know-How: Protection Work Notices
Protecting adjacent properties during a renovation is more than just about being neighbourly – it is required by law
Full StoryBuildingIs Passivhaus Right for You?
Your dream house just got better: how utilising Passivhaus design can up the comfort factor and slash energy costs
Full StoryBuildingSpotted! Sunken Spaces, Inside and Out
Open-plan living has its advantages, but sunken rooms and other spaces can add a little something extra
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