Cited a top design priority for homeowners, natural light is an essential element in creating a comfortable, healthy, light filled and more valuable home. This desire for natural light was recently highlighted in a CSIRO survey which found that homeowners felt that –‘good natural light’ was the most important feature…

Efficient insulation reduces noise, cut costs and increases family comfort. If you look at the world’s best practice and international benchmarks, Australian homes have poor thermal resistance, so it’s no wonder there is plenty of room for improvement when it comes to insulation1. With uncontrolled air leakage accounting for between…

XLam have announced plans to expand Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) production capacity both in New Zealand and Australia. The first Australian order for a project in Sydney has already been accepted. The installation of a second press at the New Zealand based plant will see CLT production capacity double as early…

More than just floors, the latest in global design trends is seeing timber being used on virtually every surface imaginable across both residential and commercial spaces. From panelling and cladding through to joinery and furniture, timber is shaping the design landscape in 2015 as professionals and homeowners introduce timbers to…