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22/Feb/2025 | Design Review Group
Putting Garage Doors in
A typical suburban house has a double garage accessed from the front of the lot. The garage door is often the l...
22/Feb/2025 | OpenLot.com.au
Display Homes at Cloverton: Kalkallo Perfect Balance of City and Nature
If you're seeking a harmonious balance between vibrant city life and serene natural surroundings, Cloverton in Kalkal...
21/Feb/2025 | OpenLot.com.au
Queensland’s Most Popular Land Estates for January 2025: Top Picks Across Growth Areas
Queensland’s property market continues to attract homebuyers and investors, with interest spread across vibrant urban...
20/Feb/2025 | Design Review Group
Designing for Climate
What design standards can a design code use to encourage good thermal comfort and energy efficiency? Passive design ...
19/Feb/2025 | OpenLot.com.au
New South Wales’ Most Popular Land Estates for January 2025: Top Picks Across Growth Areas
As New South Wales’ property market continues to thrive, several housing estates have emerged as the most sought-afte...
18/Feb/2025 | Design Review Group
Specifying Colours of Roofs and Walls in Estate Design Codes for Energy Efficiency
Some design codes require specific roof and wall colours for energy efficiency. This bulletin explores this issue an...
17/Feb/2025 | OpenLot.com.au
Victoria’s Most Popular Land Estates for January 2025: Top Picks Across Growth Areas
As Victoria's property market continues to evolve, buyers are keen to secure prime real estate in the state's most so...
16/Feb/2025 | OpenLot.com.au
Display Homes at Olivine: Donnybrook's Premier Community
Olivine, Donnybrook’s newest and most exciting development, offers residents the perfect balance of nature, modern am...
14/Feb/2025 | OpenLot.com.au
Display Homes at Highlands: A Thriving Community and Blueprint for Your Future
Highlands is not just a place to live; it’s a vibrant community that offers the perfect blend of suburban tranquillit...
14/Feb/2025 | Design Review Group
Clutter on Roofs, Part 4
The roofs of new houses in Australia may well host vents, skylights, evaporative cooling units, aerials, and satellit...
13/Feb/2025 | OpenLot.com.au
The Perks of Living in a Master-Planned Community
Master-planned communities are becoming increasingly popular across Australia, offering residents more than just a pl...
12/Feb/2025 | Design Review Group
Achieving Better Visual Interest By Using Design Standards
Houses come in a stunning variety of styles, materials, colours, and overall façade composition. In creating a new e...
12/Feb/2025 | Design Review Group
Clutter on Roofs, Part 3
The roofs of Aussie houses are becoming increasingly cluttered. This bulletin discusses the types of water heating s...
11/Feb/2025 | Design Review Group
Specifying Colours of Roofs and Walls in Estate Design Codes for Aesthetic and Amenity Reasons
Some design codes require specific roof and wall colours. This can be for energy efficiency, as discussed in our pre...
11/Feb/2025 | Design Review Group
Clutter on Roofs, Part 2
Roofs on Aussie houses are becoming increasingly cluttered. This bulletin focuses on photovoltaic panels. (PV panel...
10/Feb/2025 | OpenLot.com.au
Display Homes at Gen Fyansford: A Premium Community Estate in Fyansford
Gen Fyansford, located in the picturesque township of Fyansford, is a sought-after community offering a serene, idyll...
10/Feb/2025 | Design Review Group
Clutter on Roofs, Part 1
House roofs in Australia can get quite cluttered! Once upon a time, a house might have had a chimney or two poking t...
07/Feb/2025 | OpenLot.com.au
The Impact of Interest Rates on House and Land Packages
Interest rates play a pivotal role in shaping the housing market, and their impact is especially pronounced when it c...