BUILD is the complete, trusted and independent online authority on building and renovation for Australians. BUILD aims to answer all of your questions about building and renovation – even those you didn’t know you should ask!
Embarking on the journey to create your dream holiday home is an exciting adventure, and when executed skilfully a winning formula promises relaxation, comfort and unforgettable moments...
A study comparing urban greenspaces with natural areas revealed they’re contributing a lot more to ecosystems than previously thought. Could urban parks be offering as much to the health of our ecosystems as natural, pristine reserves do?...
Research into unit layouts reveals most are designed to meet the needs of developers rather than residents. More people in Australia, including families with children, are choosing to live in apartments. But it turns out that new units aren’t necessarily being designed for people living in them...
Balcony damage doesn’t have to be the next big problem. The prospect of a “looming” balcony crisis in Victorian homes has raised concerns but proactive measures can be taken to assess and address potential structural issues before they escalate...
Bringing beauty into the home through the powder room and ensuite offers the chance for bolder design choices as Aussies love adding a bit of pizzazz to these spaces...
Erin Cayless, one of the founders of the famed Three Birds Renovations team, has unveiled her family home, an urban farmhouse nestled in The Hills District of Sydney...
Bathrooms are a significant investment, so when building or renovating your bathroom it is important to not only keep in mind design aesthetics but functionality and performance to ensure long-term benefits to your home...
eQ-3 AG and Bird Home Automation GmbH have announced their strategic partnership during the Light + Building 2024 trade fair. Starting in Q4 2024, extensive cloud-to-cloud integration will make it possible to easily connect DoorBird video door stations to a Homematic IP smart home system...
Informed by biophilic design, this kitchen and dining space successfully blurs the distinction between the natural world outside and a contemporary, highly functional indoor space, thoughtfully curated from natural, ethically sourced materials...
Embarking on the journey to create your dream holiday home is an exciting adventure and when executed skilfully a winning formula promises relaxation, comfort and unforgettable moments...
As we enter 2024, revitalising the exterior of your home with a fresh colour scheme not only makes a strong first impression for visitors, it also can increase street appeal - ultimately adding value to your home...
Keeping up with the latest interior design trends can be equal parts tiring and expensive. What is a TikTok fad and what is a trend truly worth investing in?...
This year, Aussies are looking for the best tips and tricks to create bigger bathrooms for less, and many renovators are looking to make these spaces look even larger so that they can get the best return for liveability and value...
Extensive greenery coverage on building rooftops could significantly reduce temperatures at the city scale and decrease energy costs, according to a new study...
The ombre colour wash is here. We’ve seen it on fabrics, hair and even on flowers and it’s now appearing on walls! The ombre or gradient effect, began life as an accent wall but has since evolved into a complete room treatment, and one that can easily incorporate the colour drenching trend...
Cabot’s, part of DuluxGroup, has developed an innovative AI-powered chatbot prototype to provide automated, scalable customer support for DIY woodcare projects...
Plateau Project is the stunning family home of Phoebe Ghorayeb and photographer Georges Antoni who migrated to the scenic suburb of Bilgola Plateau, in Sydney’s northern beaches from Bondi Beach, to provide extra space and a free-range lifestyle for their three young children...
Entries are now open for the 38th Dulux Colour Awards, inviting architects, interior designers, specifiers and students from Australia and New Zealand to submit projects that demonstrate a pioneering, strategic and commendable use of Dulux Colour across exterior and interior residential, public and ...
The quality of the air we breathe is an important determinant of health and wellbeing. Poor indoor air quality, caused in part by dampness and mould, is recognised globally as a common problem and a major cause of ill health...
With interior design trends ever-changing and evolving, 2024 promises to be an exciting year for Australian homes as the new year signifies an opportunity to renew, to update and to consider not only how a space can look but also how it can feel...
