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Bushfire regulations updated
The Victorian Government has released its permanent bushfire regulations nearly three years after the black Saturday bushfres that ravaged significant parts of Victoria and took 173 lives. The regulations which replace earlier ones from 2010 call for a minimum … Continue reading
House of the Future
The Monsanto House of the Future (yes, that’s the Roundup weed killing people) stood as a challenge to the future at Disneyland in California for the ten years between 1957 and 1967. Kind of like, this is what we think … Continue reading
Collectable houses
A home by my favourite Architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, is coming up for sale. At around $ 200,000 it is well under the usual asking price range of $1.5 to $4 million.
Aeroplane home
I always wanted a racing car bed when I was a little kid. Clearly the owner of this Malibu home had similar frustrations. The design is pretty interesting. with the wings of decommissioned Boeing 747 as its foundation. At a … Continue reading
Posted in By Marcus, new and groovy
Tagged architecture, Boeing 747, building construction, futuristic homes, house building, house designs, housing
Getting steamy in the kitchen
As apartment footprints become smaller, designers are looking for more novel ways to maximise space This can have some drawbacks this apartment isn’t quite what I would imagine as being very guest-friendly… I dont mind the idea of utilising every … Continue reading
Posted in By Marcus, new and groovy
Tagged building construction, house designs, housing, kitchen designs, shower
Tattoo house
This is reasonably impressive. A Victorian home designed by Andrew Maynard Architects Every element within the Tattoo House needed to perform multiple functions for maximum return- hence the kitchen bench becomes part of the stair Be sure to check the … Continue reading
The Fashion Police
Do the fashion police live at your house? I have two in mine; young girls who can often be heard saying, “mum, you can’t go out in that!” I always thought that would be my line to use on them.
Posted in By Sly on building, opinion piece
Tagged building construction, fashion, house designs, housing
Adventures at home
At the last count, I had lived in approximately 30 houses. from the kitchen sink I could see the reef sharks cruising I say approximately because I am not sure whether to count the time I lived in a kombi … Continue reading
Posted in By Sly on building, profile piece
Tagged building construction, house building, house designs, housing, Joe Moore, Queensland, tropics
Stuff it full of insulation.
The new six star energy requirements are out. A six star home should use about 75% of the energy of the same design with a 5 star rating. Under the new rules, homes should be naturally more comfortable for longer periods in … Continue reading
Posted in news posts, technical matters
Tagged architecture, building construction, house designs, housing, insulation, six-star energy
