Structure

A gabled roof, often called a 'pitched roof' or a 'peaked roof', is easily recognised from its triangular shape. Gabled roofs also offer a...

Hip roofs (or hipped roofs) are very popular in Australia. Hip roofs also often have shady eaves, and offer strength, and excellent resistance to...

There are a great many ways in which a smart home can use technology to improve and automate climate control. Find out how automated...

Created and approved by the BUILD.com.au team, this flooring checklist is designed to guide you through the process step by step—whether you’re just starting...

A properly ventilated home theatre is essential for comfort, equipment longevity and air quality. Whether you’re building a new media room or converting a spare room, good airflow prevents heat build-up, reduces humidity and keeps the air fresh without disrupting your viewing experience.

When you're designing a dedicated home theatre room, one of the most important decisions is whether to include windows—and if so, how to manage them. While natural light is great in most areas of the home, it can seriously compromise the performance of your ho

Two or more panels folding onto themselves - concertina style Retractable roll down flyscreens can be added to the initial design Bifold windows can double as...

Hallway floors will see more use than most other parts of the house, so it's important that they're strong and resistant to wear. The...

This is the floor where spills don’t matter, where dirty work is done regularly, where cars are fixed and lawnmowers are taken to pieces...

Flooring in bedrooms, similarly to that for living rooms, needs to be comfortable and attractive to make the room feel inviting. How are bedrooom...