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Off-grid Living in Australia – Practical Solutions for a More Eco-friendly Lifestyle

Dawn 2018-12-03T11:26:12+00:00 December 1st, 2018|Architecture, Design, Sustainability, Things We Love|

With the early effects of climate change being experienced world-wide and the cost of energy increasing every year, many eco-friendly designers and custom builders have begun efforts to further refine energy efficient and sustainable homes. And while off-the-grid living was once the purview of a brave few, the concept has now come full circle and become an ideal in contemporary house plans across Australia. Essentially, off-the-grid houses are those that have become self-sufficient from mains services and use a combination [...]

Things We Love: Brixel – Bricks for the Digital Age

Dawn 2018-11-26T12:08:25+00:00 November 22nd, 2018|Design, Things We Love|

The humble brick has been digitalized. US-based, product and prototype company, BREAKFAST, recently unveiled a mind-bending new technology called Brixel. As the name suggests, Brixel combines brick and pixels. They can rotate to any precise position and can spin endlessly in either direction to create customisable, kinetic pixels for art and architecture. The rotating brick can be controlled by an app on your phone to create a myriad of shapes and patterns. The design flexibility that Brixel affords enables designers [...]

Modular Beach House Designs

mod_admin 2019-01-15T15:31:20+00:00 November 14th, 2018|All, Architecture, Design, Modscape, Sustainability|

Modern Australian beach house designs to suit the environment There’s something quite Aussie about spending the weekend away at the beach. We’re blessed with some of world’s most amazing beaches and our relaxed coastal homes reflect this laid-back, outdoor living. While this turbulent weather might make a beachside stay unlikely right now, there’s never a bad time to ogle at stunning beach house designs to get you inspired and lusting for the holidays. These six modern beach homes are sure [...]

How to Get the Most Out of Your Sales Display Centres

Dawn 2018-11-26T12:08:47+00:00 November 1st, 2018|Architecture, Design, Modscape|

In the world of property marketing – especially when selling off-the-plan projects – sophisticated efforts to help consumers visualise their forthcoming purchase are bridging the gap between now and what will exist in the future. When helping consumers develop an affinity with projects yet to break ground, there is nothing that conveys the design intent, internal palettes, ideals, vision and over-arching scale of a development better than a display centre. It is perhaps why the display centre is becoming even [...]

“No delays, no worries”: The Marvels of Modular Building

Dawn 2018-10-22T11:07:14+00:00 October 22nd, 2018|Architecture, Design, Modscape, Press/Media|

Words from The New Daily - www.thenewdaily.com.au When the roads around your home have been closed, the neighbourhood bus re-routed and 12 semi-trailers, a 250-tonne crane and 30 or so people turn up, you know something special is happening. For Simon and Kate Hutchings, this was the extension to their Californian bungalow in Ivanhoe being delivered. Designed and built by Melbourne modular manufacturer, Modscape, it would be fair to say the extension is a long way from the boxy dullness [...]

‘Planning’ it safe

Dawn 2018-10-19T11:43:21+00:00 October 19th, 2018|Architecture, Design|

Too often, security is an afterthought – contemplated once your home or holiday home is built, or once something has gone wrong. But security should never be an add-on after the fact – or worse still, after an act – rather it should be considered at every phase of the design and building process. And, though most people don’t want to spend their time entertaining thoughts about threats to their family or themselves, the time taken to consider both real [...]

Site Works and Your Modular Home – an Overview of the Process

Dawn 2018-10-03T09:21:27+00:00 October 3rd, 2018|Architecture, Design|

So you’ve found and purchased a site and are ready to build your dream home – congratulations, the exciting part can now begin! But before you rush off and start selecting fittings and fixtures, it’s important to think seriously about how you are going to build it and be mindful of the fact that the method of how you decide to build your new home can have a significant impact on your finances, your stress levels and your end result. [...]

Design series: Laundries

Dawn 2018-09-24T11:02:23+00:00 September 24th, 2018|Architecture, Design|

An all too common occurrence is an overflowing laundry basket (or two), assorted linen drying by the heater and never being able to find a pair of socks that match. With a little careful planning you can streamline your laundry space to maximise its efficiency and make washing clothes feel like less of a chore. Take a load off – here’s four tips for a high-functioning laundry. […]

Modscape Open Day 2018

Dawn 2018-09-27T08:35:35+00:00 September 19th, 2018|Architecture, Design, Modscape, Press/Media, Sustainability, Things We Love|

We love design and construction and we love weekend entertaining. So we’re combining the two and inviting you to our modular construction hub in Brooklyn for lunch. On Saturday 13 October 2018 from 12:00pm – 2:00pm, we’ll be throwing open our doors and inviting the team from Beatbox Kitchen and Taco Truck to whip up some burgers and tacos. […]

What to do on a south facing block: layout tips and tricks

Dawn 2018-09-14T14:08:41+00:00 September 7th, 2018|Architecture, Design, Sustainability|

For Australian conditions the north and north-east facing block has always been the most popular option when orientating your home – receiving the most direct sunlight throughout the day and bringing the benefit of passive heating. But what if you have found a site with a wonderful view to the south? Or the site on the south side of the street is thousands of dollars cheaper? These days the favoured north facing block is getting harder to obtain or may [...]

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