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Small lots are extremely popular with our professional couples, busy families and empty nested alike. As our lives get busier and our spare time scarce there is a large sector of the market looking for smaller more manageable lots. But with only a small amount of valuable footprint to work with the need for clever, well considered planning is essential. …
Large, family-sized, opulent homes used to dominate the real estate market, but now that the average household size is more often only one or two people, times are changing. Large numbers of our Baby Boomer population are now ready to downsize and deem living smaller as a smarter way to live. In fact, downsizing is a major trend on the …
“Australian architects involved in dwelling design create significant and innovative design outcomes; however, this effort is mainly directed to achieving elite objects for a privileged minority.” Shane Murray, reHousing Conference, Melbourne 2007 Ten years later, this is still widely the case in Australian residential architecture, with less than 4% of new home owners appreciating the value of architect designed homes …
With 60% of the world’s electricity being consumed by residential and commercial buildings in developed countries, space heating accounting for a further 60% of residential energy consumption and water heating representing 18% of domestic usage, it’s clear that new homes must be designed to reduce energy consumption/wastage and the subsequent impact on the environment. However, designing a genuinely sustainable home …
Imagine you’ve just bought a block of land and you’re ready to build your dream home. You have all your ideas and plans clear in your mind. Then as it starts to unfold, you realise it isn’t going to be as straightforward as you first thought. “The orientation isn’t perfect”… “The covenant won’t allow some of your ideas”… “The zoning won’t allow …
As a leading Brisbane builder – Civic Steel Homes are often asked about building on a steep or sloping block. Some questions in particular, especially about costs, keep recurring. So in the interest of informing potential clients about the pros and cons of construction on a hilly homesite, we present answers to the most frequently asked questions. Q. Does building …
Thinking about building on a narrow lot? You’re not alone. Narrow lot homes are becoming more and more popular, particularly in the Brisbane metropolitan area where the Brisbane City Council is strongly promoting subdivision
Building compliance Gone are the days of buying a block and simply applying for a building approval. Unfortunately the red tape associated with council by-laws and covenants can make building a house extremely complicated and quite daunting for a lot of people. Whether it is inner city re-builds, master planned estates or environmentally sensitive zones, the list of overlays and …
Contemporary home design in Brisbane has gone full circle. Wallpaper is back in vogue, taking the design scene by storm with stylish patterns and eye-popping colours that resonate with contemporary yet timeless styles. They boast for example sleek chrome, vibrant shades, geometric shapes, bold floral patterns and stripes. Designers never really stopped using wallpaper to add interest and style to …
Leading Brisbane builders, Civic Steel Homes, have once again been featured in The Westerner. The article, called “Environmentally designed homes ease financial stress,” focuses on how sustainable design techniques can be used to save money in the long term. (Many of these sustainable design principles are explained in “10 Tips For Energy Efficient Home Design” – a real ‘must-read’.) Builders …
Civic Steel Homes – one of Brisbane’s most exciting architecture and building firms – has been featured in The Westerner. The article, called ‘Civic Steel Homes: Rooms with a View’, focuses on how a specially designed home can make the most of a stunning area of hillside land.
People who consider the nature of their acreage land when building a house can reap the benefits. See Civic Steel Homes article here.
Compact houses allow you to live large. A tiny house is indeed a practical choice. In the past, bigger houses are more appealing to homeowners. As mortgages grow, many people are now considering living smaller and simpler. Micro-homes have so much to offer: lower utility bills, lower overall cost and the list goes on. It only goes to show that …
Brisbane families ditch old homes but keep land. Families are taking the lead from developers and removing or demolishing their old homes to build new ones in the inner suburbs. See Courier Mail article here.
