Modinex has featured Saltbush Retreat, detailing the Western Red Cedar cladding used across the Warrnambool home’s external walls and concealed garage door.

By combining strategic foresight with meticulous preparation, we help clients navigate the complexities of the town planning process, reducing delays and mitigating risks.

Join Audrey Whisker and Bernadette Jansen on an important episode of the She Renovates Podcast. Discover practical tips to save on time, money, and energy bills while transforming your space into a cozy haven. From DIY insulation hacks to maximizing natural light, Audrey shares invaluable insights to elevate your home's efficiency.

What certified Passive House means in Australia, how it differs from passive design, and the modelling, construction and verification a project needs.

Because we’re archi-nerds, some of our followers are fellow archi-nerds in the industry, and some of our clients nerd out with us about architecture too. The focusses of these podcasts are business, design, technology, but most of all - architecture and design.

The selection of building materials in residential construction plays a crucial role in determining the overall sustainability and performance of a building. Timber and steel are commonly used materials for studwork systems. This article aims to compare the environmental impact, energy efficiency, acoustic performance, and ease of construction of timber and steel studwork in residential construction, considering their life cycle assessments and performance characteristics.

Understand the difference between passive design, certified Passive House and carbon-neutral claims, and how each can shape a Melbourne home.

The following is a written copy of an architectural manifesto written by Audrey Whisker when she was a master’s student at Melbourne University. This was a very tactile and visual book which has been transcribed here as an interesting look back at the archives to understand the seeds of where we came from as a firm.

How to decide how much space your home really needs by testing daily routines, future changes, flexibility, budget and the value delivered by every square metre.

Architecture has a significant impact on health and well-being. Poorly designed buildings can lead to poor air quality, causing respiratory problems such as asthma and allergies. Good architecture can promote social interaction and community, as well as encourage biophilic design which can improve mental health. Passive House is a building standard that can reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions, as well as improve indoor air quality and encourage active transportation. All of these factors can have significant health benefits for building occupants.

A practical guide to when building permits may be required in Victoria, how they differ from planning permits and where to obtain reliable advice.

Working from home lasted, but mostly as hybrid work. Here is what that shift means for home offices, workplaces, acoustics, privacy and everyday life.

Twelve practical ways to make a bathroom easier to clean and maintain, from ventilation and tile joints to tapware, baths, toilets, storage and service access.