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The Five Essential Elements of a Creative, High-Performance Work space

The Five Essential Elements of a Creative, High-Performance Work space

Have you ever walked into an office or work space and thought how can anyone possibly work here and function, let alone enjoy it? It’s surprising how little thought some businesses put into getting the best out of their most precious asset – their people. Even in a home office, there are some essential elements […]

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Designing Workplaces for Wellness – What Is It All About?

Designing Workplaces for Wellness – What Is It All About?

Creating workplaces that promote wellness is at the cutting edge of building design. When we’re talking wellness, we’re talking about workplaces that promote both mental and physical health and general wellbeing in the people that occupy them. Heidi Dening is a world-leading expert in the field, and we had the pleasure of welcoming her on […]

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Lessons in Sustainable Development from a Pioneer in Africa

Lessons in Sustainable Development from a Pioneer in Africa

  For many people, the idea of building sustainably simply means adding a rainwater tank and a solar power system and job done. But there is so much more to it. Just how much scope we have for improvement here in Australia was brought home to me in a recent conversation I had with a […]

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Clever Ideas for More Functional (and Saleable) New Apartments

Clever Ideas for More Functional (and Saleable) New Apartments

  Apartment developers will always face a quandary. How to make apartments that stand out in their price range, yet fit neatly into the development budget. With a bit a clever and creative thinking, it’s easy to make any new apartment more functional, energy efficient and eye-catching, without a hit to the budget bottom line. […]

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7 Ways Your Home Can Save You Money

7 Ways Your Home Can Save You Money

  There are many ways that you can start saving money on your day-to-day home operating expenses almost immediately. Some of these tips are just basic good old household sense that you might not be putting into full effect. Some other tips might take a little more planning and implementation, but are worth the effort. […]

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Smart Automation Ideas for a Healthier Home

Smart Automation Ideas for a Healthier Home

  Your home and how you live in it can affect your health in a bunch of ways – both good and bad. Much of it comes down to the very basics of life – air quality, adequate sunlight and a good night’s sleep. How your home is designed and built, and the systems you […]

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Why Large Volume Home Builders Are Like The Fast Food of Homes

Why Large Volume Home Builders Are Like The Fast Food of Homes

  When you think about it, the average mass production home builder is a lot like a fast food restaurant – their only concern is to satisfy your immediate desire. For the fast food restaurant it’s the first bite into a big greasy burger. For the home builder it’s handing you that first set of […]

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