Building Resilience: How to Create a Self-Sufficient Home
Create a Self-Sufficient Home. Incorporating self-sufficiency into home design addresses immediate challenges while future-proofing your lifestyle and creating a resilient sustainable home that thrives amid uncertainty.
Design for Humans
One would assume that all buildings are designed with humans in mind. While this has naturally been the intent, our understanding of ourselves as humans is an ever-evolving subject. The relatively new discipline
Maximise Your Property Value: Building Second and Third Dwellings
If you are a homeowner with unused space on your plot, building a second (and possibly a third) dwelling can be an effective way to maximise the value of your property and generate
Sustainable Living: Eco-Conscious Architecture 101
In today's world, where environmental consciousness is on the rise, the demand for eco-conscious architecture is growing. However, amidst an abundance of terms and catch-phrases surrounding sustainable design, understanding what truly constitutes eco-conscious
Returning to the Land: Embracing Sustainable and Self-Sufficient Living
While the general trend worldwide is increasing urbanisation, there is a much smaller, but increasing trend towards the exact opposite. Moving from the city back onto the land, driven by the aim for more
NeuroArchitecture: Exploring the Science of Design
I've had the incredible privilege of attending and recently completing a course in NeuroArchitecture, developed and presented by a globally recognized leader in the field, Andrea De Paiva. NeuroArchitecture, also referred to as
Build Sustainably with Timber Frame and Lightweight Construction
Timber frame construction has been gaining popularity in recent years as a method of building sustainable and energy-efficient homes. Estimated percentages of new homes built of timber frame are in the USA approx
Thinking Small? Consider living in a tiny home
As the world becomes increasingly fast-paced and complex, many people are seeking ways to simplify their lives and gain a sense of control over their finances, possessions, and overall well-being. One solution that
Inhabitat.com – House Wessels
Inhabitat.com, one of the worlds most foremost websites for sustainable design innovation, eco architecture and green building, has featured our project, House Wessels. This is thanks to the innovative integration of the solar
10 Good reasons to consider building a timber frame home
Many people have asked why it is that I prefer to design timber frame homes, and more specifically, what the advantages of a timber frame home are. Here are 10 good reasons to