Author: Adam Nobel

Winter officially arrived this week, so we can expect more of the chilly weather most have been experiencing around the country over the past few weeks. But what if we don’t want to stay indoors huddling over heaters for the…

Warmth, texture and connection to the environment were standout features of the winning projects in this year’s Dulux Colour Awards. With hues ranging from ‘Cochineal Red’ through greens, browns, greys to shades of white, the overall effect is far from…

With reports this week that the city of New York is sinking due to the weight of its skyscrapers, the dream of one architect to build ‘treescrapers’ possibly can’t come quickly enough. Vincent Callebaut Architectures has been exploring the future…

A cliff-hugging home has been named the Australian Home of the Year, as part of the 2023 HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards unveiled this week, in recognition of the best in Australia’s residential building industry. The spectacular single-level winning home by…

What exactly is happening with housing investment and private rentals in Australia? There is undoubtedly a scarcity of available properties, but new research shows a wide range of factors behind the pressure. Launched this week by the Real Estate Industry…

In simpler times, the only important thing about a fence was whether it was sufficiently tall, long, and sturdy to deter marauding raiders – or more recently, to keep the kids and dogs safe. Nowadays, however, we are more likely…

When does a rental property become a home? The contradiction of property being both living space and a piece of real estate is a global issue, one that is highlighted in an exhibition at this year’s Venice Architecture Biennale. Titled…

Nominations have opened for the 2023 Sustainability Awards, showcasing building projects, products and companies at the forefront of ecologically sustainable design in Australia. Now in their 17th year, the Sustainability Awards have expanded to include projects that can show long-term…

On the topic of protesting the state of housing, two young artists turned an abandoned house in Detroit into an art installation almost 13 years ago, ensuring both it and the issue remain forever enshrined in history. For their installation…

Do you own a rental property, or rent your home out on Airbnb? The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) might have its eye on you at tax time. ATO Assistant Commissioner Tim Loh warned this week that the ATO will be…