Modular, prefab & off-grid
Designed to be transportable by truck and barge to French Island – one of Victoria’s most inaccessible places – this prefabricated farmhouse is no ordinary coastal retreat. The post Modular, prefab...
View ArticleThe ideal unwind
A prefabricated, modular design was found to be the most practical way for a Melbourne couple to build 130 kilometres away on a Central Victorian bush block. The post The ideal unwind appeared first on...
View ArticleThinking outside the box
In inner-Sydney, an old worker's cottage has been renovated into a modernist, timber-clad cube that brings more space and light to a growing family. The post Thinking outside the box appeared first on...
View ArticleKiwi bach
Designed as a student project for an international green building competition, this reimagined Kiwi ‘bach’ has found its permanent place on the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island. The post Kiwi...
View ArticleShipshape retreat
Working with a modest budget, architect Matt Elkan transforms four salvaged shipping containers into a stylish, low-maintenance getaway on the NSW south coast. The post Shipshape retreat appeared...
View ArticleComposite benefits: When are SIPs the right choice?
Many households now factor construction time and expected energy bills into their project bottom line. Could structural insulated panels be an answer to lowering them both? The post Composite benefits:...
View ArticleDesign workshop: Modular mountain magic
A house designed around a series of modular units seems like a great solution for this holiday home in Victoria’s alpine region. The post Design workshop: Modular mountain magic appeared first on Renew.
View ArticleSanctuary 42 out now – Prefab performers
Sanctuary 42 is out now, with a special feature on the latest developments in the modular & prefab industry in Australia. The post Sanctuary 42 out now – Prefab performers appeared first on Renew.
View ArticlePrefab performers: 16 of the top rating modular and prefabricated homes
We look at the latest developments in prefabricated and modular design & construction in Australia and New Zealand. The post Prefab performers: 16 of the top rating modular and prefabricated homes...
View ArticleOutside the box
A Melbourne home pushes the boundaries of Passive House design, employing prefab panel construction to help break away from the typical boxy form to capture views and sunlight on a tricky site. The...
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