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The pros and cons of popular benchtop materials

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The pros and cons of popular benchtop materials

June 9, 2025

When choosing your benchtops, there are countless materials to choose from - so here are the pros and cons of some of the most popular

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Trade secrets: External waterproofing

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Trade secrets: External waterproofing

May 26, 2025

What you need to know about external waterproofing - and a bit more to ensure a top notch job.

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Project progress: A landmark design in Rivervale

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Project progress: A landmark design in Rivervale

May 12, 2025

A quick drop in to our Rivervale project to see how the build is progressing.

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Trade secrets: Internal waterproofing

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Trade secrets: Internal waterproofing

April 28, 2025

What you need to know about internal waterproofing - and a bit more to ensure a top notch job.

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What you need to know about NatHERS ratings

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What you need to know about NatHERS ratings

April 7, 2025

NatHERS ratings are an important part of most home builds, but they can be confusing - here’s what you need to know.

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Project spotlight: A home to cross oceans for

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Project spotlight: A home to cross oceans for

March 24, 2025

Tucked away in the hills, this stand-out home is helping to bring a family together.

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Material deep-dive: Insulation

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Material deep-dive: Insulation

March 10, 2025

What you need to know about insulation to choose the right types for your home.

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Demolish and rebuild, or renovate?

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Demolish and rebuild, or renovate?

February 24, 2025

What to consider if you’re in the process of deciding whether to demolish and rebuild, or renovate?

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Material deep-dive: Rammed earth

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Material deep-dive: Rammed earth

February 10, 2025

All about rammed earth - what it is, how it's made, what we like about it… and what we don't.

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Project Spotlight: Eclectic luxury in Attadale

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Project Spotlight: Eclectic luxury in Attadale

January 28, 2025

A mid-century modern home that blends luxurious living with eclectic design.

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What's so good about custom homes

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What's so good about custom homes

January 13, 2025

We didn’t become custom home builder’s by simple chance. We love them - and here’s why.

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The costs of sustainability: Are eco-friendly homes more expensive?

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The costs of sustainability: Are eco-friendly homes more expensive?

December 9, 2024

Sustainable homes are often thought to come with a whole range of additional costs - let’s look into it.

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Project spotlight: Clever design to respect heritage

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Project spotlight: Clever design to respect heritage

November 25, 2024

A respectful extension to a heritage home that would support a growing family.

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Trade secrets: Underfloor heating

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Trade secrets: Underfloor heating

November 11, 2024

Considering underfloor heating in your next renovation or new build? Here’s what you need to know.

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Project spotlight: A future-proofed family home

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Project spotlight: A future-proofed family home

October 28, 2024

A practical and creative family home designed with the flexibility needed for growing children and ageing-in-place.

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What are the benefits of sustainable construction

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What are the benefits of sustainable construction

October 14, 2024

We don't just care about sustainable design because it's beautiful, we do it because it's good for us, the environment, and you.

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Project spotlight: It’s all in the details

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Project spotlight: It’s all in the details

September 23, 2024

A gorgeously designed yet practical family home in Ardross.

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In our opinion: It’s time to seriously consider small lot homes

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In our opinion: It’s time to seriously consider small lot homes

September 9, 2024

A look into the benefits of small lot homes: standalone homes that sit on very small lots.

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Project spotlight: A mid-century waterfront retreat

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Project spotlight: A mid-century waterfront retreat

August 26, 2024

Get a look inside this stunning waterfront home with a beachy mid-century design.

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How to choose the materials for your build: Arklen’s three criteria

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How to choose the materials for your build: Arklen’s three criteria

August 12, 2024

The three criteria Arklen uses to choose the best materials for a high-quality build

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