Incorporating Texture in Your Home
When it comes to designing your home, there are many design elements to consider. One of those elements is texture, both internally and externally. Texture refers to the different surface qualities of walls, floors, rugs, scatter cushions etc and often
Lateral Lowdown: Bushfire Attack Level Ratings Information
A Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) is a measurement of risk of a building’s exposure to ember attack, radiant heat and direct flame contact contained in Australian Standard AS 3959-2018 Construction of Buildings in Bushfire Prone Areas. The BAL rating determines
Construction Complete: Bayswater
Building Designer: Catherine Builder: Brownhill Homes When the owners of this investment property in Bayswater decided to develop it into a multi-unit complex, Catherine and the Lateral Building Design team stepped in ready to help the owners achieve their goals.
Should You Renovate or Demolish?
There are many reasons why you may be thinking about renovating or demolishing your home. You may need more space; you may want to modernise your home or perhaps make your home more functional. Whatever the reason, deciding whether you
Lateral Lowdown: Acer palmatum ‘Sango Kaku syn. Senkaki’ – Coral Bark Maple
The Acer palmatum is a small feature variety of Japanese Maple with an attractive V-shaped form. It’s a striking deciduous tree with light green foliage in Spring, a deeper shade of green in Summer, with Autumn turning the leaves golden
Lateral Lowdown Building Regulation News and Updates – NCC2022
The National Construction Code (NCC) is a set of requirements for the design and construction of buildings in Australia. It also applies to plumbing and drainage work. It sets the minimum required level for the safety, health, amenity, accessibility and