Building140 Stories

From lighting dark areas to giving windowless rooms views, we have skinny sites covered

Keen to host next Christmas Day lunch in your newly renovated home? If so, here are the timings you need to know about

Building or renovating this year? An architect reveals the top six home-design trends set to dominate this year

Often the best ideas are the simplest – and what could be simpler than putting rocks in a metal basket?

Going green with your new build? Here are the seven most popular, eco-friendly building materials you need to know about

Keep your house comfortable, your bank balance in check and look after the environment while you're at it

By focusing on the things that matter, such as light and zoning, this architect has created her dream family home

A bright, two-storey extension with sumptuous finishes gave the owners of this heritage home the lifestyle they craved

When extending this period home, a strict heritage overlay meant both sensitivity and creativity were called for

An imaginative approach was needed when extending this small two-bedroom, one-bathroom home on an awkward site

Building a great home takes determination, creativity and a great partnership with your builder, says this expert