In the first blog of this series, I talked about A.I and how the best application of that technology would likely be applied in the...

When designing a home, material choices go far beyond aesthetics—they directly impact cost, performance, and feasibility. Material...

My opinion of course....or I've collected these tips off mentors over the years. Some of these people, really good experienced designers...

The year was 2004. Smart Home elements were in their infancy and some of the up-market homes I was working on would have a Home...

This is a very interesting topic and we cannot even scrape the surface in one blog entry, so I'll spread this one out over a few entries...

This is my first post in a while. I've been really busy working on my business and have had very little time for posting. It's nice to be...

One of the main questions I get is "what is the difference between an Architect and a Building Designer?" The key differences are the...

Bear with me on this one....there's a lot to digest. Get a hot drink, sit down and relax and I'll take you on a journey through the...

What is context? How does it impact the way we design and plan homes? Really good questions. Context is how the home relates and responds...

Property has, for decades, been the primary method for people to support their retirement. Yes, there are plenty of investment avenues...

Further to the blog "Room Layouts 101 - Feb 26, 2025" comes the next chapter in this extensive topic covering room layouts. Now that you...

Now that we've gone over the basics, it's time to start the research process. Google makes everything so easy nowadays. You can do a...

Give me a call. That's the best place to start. 🤣 I get this question a lot and the process to move forward depends on your current...

Yes, that is correct. There is no such thing as "rooves". What do we love about roofs. They keep us dry and shelter us from the sun, keep...

What does the term "top down" mean? Well, simply it is a design methodology that refers to designing your layout conceptually and then...

Let me start by saying, the layout of your home is very subjective. The way you live should have a significant impact to your home...

I'm not going to reference the social or economic drivers that lead a purchaser to buy a block of land in particular place. This topic...

Around 10-12 years ago, I worked with a Project Manager who asked me a question. That question was "Do you know the difference between a...

This is not Peter Hampson. Mr Peter Hampson shared this adage with every construction class he taught at architecture school in the late...

Really? I've heard that saying before, but it never really registered to me how untrue that is when it comes to property specifically....