designEX – A Bookmarc Excursion

We were at designEX this year and I have to say it was amazing! Industry professionals milling about, wonderful manufacturers and suppliers and of course there we were looking impeccable. Stay tuned  as we show you what designEX had to … Continue reading

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Possibly the most beautiful house …ever!

The shapes, The straight lines, The use of a few materials, The elements of contemporary architecture: The house in La Finca, Spain.   This is just one of hundreds of houses inside a complex and exclusive house development. A place … Continue reading

Inspiration at every turn 2012

Returning to the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, 19 – 22 July 2012 don’t miss seeing over 150 companies launching their latest product ranges. View exhibitor list Be first to see, source and buy the latest interior trends – register to visit today.     The International … Continue reading

Auspex Radiant Heating System

Providing families with luxurious heating options this winter just got easier, thanks to the Auspex Radiant Underfloor Heating system. Traditional air heating methods force warm air through the house, resulting in uneven distribution and heat retention, leaving rooms susceptible to draughts and cold spots. The Auspex … Continue reading

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The Builder APP™ is the ultimate tool. As Seen on The Block 2012!

Find out how it works for you! The Builder APP™ aims to revolutionize the building industry – connecting consumers directly to the services and suppliers they need for their building projects. The ultimate support tool. .simple to use …enabling users … Continue reading

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Climate control Qld style – Build & Design Qld

Getting the climate exactly right in any home or office in Queensland can be a challenge, especially in the last 12 months with an unusual weather pattern delivering diverse conditions, from deluges of rain and steamy hot weather to an … Continue reading

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Supawood’s Supacoustic PLK – The Modular Acoustic Panel Wall And Ceiling Lining Solution For Conversion Of A School Gym To A Multi-Purpose Hall

Supawood PLK - GHS
Supawood PLK - GHS

In the old gymnasium of a Western Sydney High School the exposed interior brick walls, wooden floor and high ceiling posed major sound reverberation problems making it almost impossible to be use for school gatherings. While undertaking the refurbishment and … Continue reading

The research data is in: Brick is officially the most thermally efficient building material

New research undertaken by Think Brick Australia, in collaboration with The University of Newcastle’s Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, has just proven once and for all that clay brick produces superior, energy efficient, sustainable environments for people to live, … Continue reading

SMART Building Uses Gyprock EC08 At The University Of Wollongong

The University of Wollongong is the recipient of Australia’s first Simulation, Modelling and Analysis for Research and Teaching (SMART) centre, housing 30 state-of-the-art laboratories. The building is targeting a 4 Star Green Star Rating and used Ecological Sustainable Development (ESD) … Continue reading

Supawood Acoustic Panels Ensure Acoustic Insulation To Complete The Tranquil Atmosphere Of A Hospital Facility

Supawood’s Supacoustic acoustic panels together with Supaline solid wall panels complement the peaceful atmosphere in the centre atrium of a redevelopment which is part of one of Sydney’s most famous hospitals. As this building is a state of the art … Continue reading