New home clients have been choosing to knock down their poorly designed, oversized, energy-hungry homes in favour of more modest and mindful single-storey homes - are they ahead of the curve?
Air Conditioning Strategies in a Passive House
Products we love in our new Passive House
Home Comforts - what is it really like to live in a Passive House during winter
Increased construction costs - should you still build your new home now?
Your next new home might have a self-contained unit – here’s why
Sustainable interior design
Why your master bedroom should go on the ground floor
Is Leanhaus the Architect for You? See What Our Clients Had to Say!
Whether you’re renovating or building new, choosing which architect to work with is a major decision. There are lots of options, all with different areas of expertise, styles and (possibly most significantly) prices. That’s why we’ve decided to write a quick blog on what it’s like to work with us. And who better to tell you than our previous clients.
Ben Caine Architect - Designer in Profile
Home design red flags and how to spot them
Renovation or New Build? – Things to consider
Here at Leanhaus, we get many requests about upgrading existing homes to a higher standard of performance. But is renovating really better than building new? Deciding which option is best for you is entirely dependent on your needs and circumstances, but there are a few things you can consider to make the decision a bit easer.