Jackson Digney
Do You Want To Build Your New Home On Time and On Budget?
Most people start by meeting an architect or designer and getting a design done which is then quoted, budget is talked about… But often without a builders input. A great way to start with your new home is by contacting your builder. A great relationship with your builder is one of the critical factors in […]
Thermal Bridges – Has Your Builder Educated You?
Do You Know What Thermal Bridging Is? Do You Know Why It Matters? Let’s answer the burning question in your mind first. What Is Thermal Bridging? Thermal bridging (also known as cold or heat bridging) occurs when a conductive (steel, aluminium, etc) material is placed in such a way that it is exposed to both […]
Want to know how to avoid the pitfalls of designing a new home?
Want to build a new home, but not sure where to start? Most people would start with either an architect or designer who then produces a design to be quoted…often without builder interaction. You actually make a better start on turning your dreams into a reality by engaging a builder first. At the end of […]
Want To Avoid Being Stung On Your New Home?
Today I had a meeting with a client, and they shared a story with me which is worth repeating. It’s a sad story, but it has a silver lining for whoever is reading this, especially if you have built before and find yourself empathising with the client at the center of the story. Here’s the […]
Belair – Treading lightly on the earth
Project Stats: Designer – TS4 Living Building Size – 76 sqm each level Levels – 1 Spaces Bedrooms – Two bedrooms Wet Areas – combined bathroom and Laundry Living spaces – Living and Dining Storage – Single Car Garage, Store Room Features Stunning Architectural steel work to the perimeter which houses shade sails BioPCM High Performance Thermal Mass […]
Did You Know Energy Efficient Does Not Mean Expensive?
Here is a great example of home build in Western Australia, which achieves excellent efficiency without compromising on; Views Luxury Quality Finishes Achieving an energy efficient luxury home is possible! One of the key benefits of building energy efficient homes, and including sustainable practices and materials where possible is that you end up living in […]
Is Your New Home A Smart Business Decision?
If you are; An employee of a business A business owner A retiree looking to build Then this article applies to you. Not because your looking for community housing, but because the business minded people of the work have made a decision based on financial return in building energy efficiently. At the end of the day, we know […]
Are You Thinking Of Going Off Grid?
As the price of home battery systems come down, and suppliers like Diamond Energy develop their systems to enhance your feedback tariff benefits, the time to go off grid is getting closer. There is a common myth that going off grid means giving up on the luxuries that “on grid” homes enjoy. The reality is that […]