Jackson Digney
This One Mistake Can Undo the Benefits of Your Home’s Ventilation System and Put Your Health at Risk
You know that feeling when you step into a stuffy room? The air feels thick, almost oppressive, and you find yourself reaching for a window or a fan. Now, imagine it isn’t just one room — it’s your entire home. What you need is a ventilation system! In a high-performance home, where energy efficiency is […]
Why Cutting Costs Today Could Cost You Tomorrow: Traditional vs. Sustainable Homes
Building traditional, non-sustainable homes might be easier on your wallet today. But investing in sustainability is no longer just about being environmentally conscious – it’s a smart financial strategy. Here’s why: Over the past five years, I’ve observed a significant shift in consumer priorities. Previously, most of our leads were from people simply looking for […]
Don’t Hire Custom Home Builders Who Believes in These 4 Myths
It’ll stop them from using innovative building techniques to future proof your sustainable home. Imagine investing in your dream home, only to face mould issues just a few years later. Unfortunately, with many custom home builders clinging to outdated techniques and building houses like it’s the 1980s, this scenario is all too common – especially […]
Why Installing High-Performance Windows Can Be a Waste of Money: Unless Your Builder Does This
Imagine spending thousands on high-performance, energy-saving windows — only to find they barely make a dent in your utility bills. Instead of a home that stays naturally cool in summer and warm in winter, you’re left with a big hole in your savings and a nagging sense of regret. This happens more than you […]
Smarter Building: How We Made Cost-Effective Choices for Our Passivhaus Display Home
At Enduro Builders, we take pride in designing homes that combine cutting-edge energy efficiency with practical, cost-effective solutions. One of our most insightful projects was our Certified Passivhaus display home, where we used the Passivhaus Planning Package (PHPP) to guide key decisions. Here’s how PHPP helped us make an informed choice about cooling demand […]
How EMF Awareness Changed the Way I Build Homes
Fifteen years ago, I moved into a house where, unknowingly, my choice of bed placement would profoundly impact my health. At the time, I had no understanding of the concept of electromagnetic fields (EMFs), let alone their potential effects. But what happened over the years in that home not only changed my awareness but […]
Your Building Supervisor: The Hero Behind Your Dream Home (Or The Villain Behind Your Construction Nightmare)
The most important (and often the hardest-working) person involved in ensuring your new home is delivered on time and on budget is your Building Supervisor. They actively oversee the hundreds of individual steps that need to be executed in perfect sequence by dozens of skilled tradespeople. Missing or getting just one of those steps […]
Big Builder Vs Small Builder: Which Will Give You A Better House (And Building Experience) For Your Money
Google ‘custom builder Adelaide’ and you’ll quickly feel confused by your options (hint: there are literally dozens). You’ll see some big builders – with a thousand staff building more than a hundred homes a year. And some smaller builders – with a handful of staff (or maybe even no staff) building one or two […]
Cost Comparison: Energy Efficient Homes Vs Standard Homes
Comparing the purchase price of two items – without considering other aspects — rarely gives you a true cost comparison. As a simple example, one bottle of orange juice may be priced higher than another simply because it’s a larger bottle (with more juice). Or it may be 100% juice compared to a watered-down […]