Part two of our series looking at ways to make your home renovations more sustainable includes advice on buying solar panels, installing energy efficient appliances and fixtures, as well as water use and re-use.
There are 5 main points to focus on when designing and building your renovation with the environment in mind: Passive Design Principles, Materials, Waste, Energy and Water. In this two-part series we share some ways to make your home renovations more sustainable.
Are you planning on renovating or extending your home? Under a new proposal to amend NSW Planning laws you may be legally required to involve your neighbours before submitting your DA to council for approval. These are the first major planning changes for NSW in the last 30 years.
Is one of your goals in adding another floor to gain amazing views? We look at aspect (the outlook from your home) vs orientation (the direction your home is aligned to) and how to plan around getting the most from both.
Your choice of paints, floor coverings and building materials can have a big impact on indoor air quality, allergens and other factors that adversely affect health. We take a look at the main villains – the chemical nasties you and your family want to avoid.
Some examples of the work Addbuild Additions has carried out for Sydney homeowners, helping them release more space in their homes. We’re experts in transforming houses you’ve outgrown into homes you love.
Amid rising temperatures and energy costs, it’s more important than ever to consider passive cooling design principles when planning a home addition. We walk you through the basic principles of designing home additions that keep you cool when the heat is on.
Getting a new bathroom or renovating an old one as part of your home extensions or additions? We’ve put together this quick guide to some great bathroom ideas to help you make your new bathroom even better.
Whether your renovations are relatively minor (a new kitchen or bathroom), or major like a second storey addition or ground floor extension, the chances are that you’ll need to consider how you’ll be financing it. Here are some of the most common options.
As second storey home addition builders, we put in a lot of staircases! This article takes you through some of the key considerations, and along the way will hopefully inspire some passion for these fabulous interior features.
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