Ventilation: What you need to know
Ventilation shapes how a home feels to live in. It influences indoor air quality, controls moisture, supports efficient heating and cooling and protects the building fabric over time. It also affects design choices early on, from window layout to the way services are specified.
Energy efficient plumbing
A well designed plumbing system can offer significant water and energy savings.
There have been many developments in recent years that have made plumbing systems...
Performance considerations for hot water systems
Getting the right hot water system for your particular needs is important. The wrong choices can be very inefficient, will cost you far more...
Lighting regulations
Australia’s lighting requirements are governed by the National Construction Code (NCC), commonly referred to as the Building Code of Australia (BCA), along with supporting AS/NZS standards. These set minimum levels for safety, amenity, energy efficiency and performance across residential and commercial settings.
Draught stoppers and weather strips
The outside edges of an exterior door in particular can make a significant contribution to your home's overall energy efficiency. See how draught stoppers,...
Ventilation checklist
Created and approved by the BUILD.com.au team, this ventilation checklist is designed to guide you through the process step by step—whether you're just starting...
Different technologies to cool your home
Cooling technologies differ hugely in terms of their initial and running costs, environmental impact, and how effectively they actually cool the air in your...
Home loan pre-approval
Get quick, easy pre-approval for your home loan now.
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Stamp duty calculator
Use this easy calculator to determine how much you’ll be paying in terms of stamp duty for your new home.
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Loan repayments calculator
Find out exactly how much your monthly home loan repayments will be – and what that means in terms of how much interest you’ll...