The internet has become a vital part of everyday life, especially for people living in urban areas. In fact, it’s not much of an exaggeration to say that access to the internet is a basic human right, much like having … Continue reading
Granny flats are the perfect option for the elderly to retire in. This quaint house, with very little rooms, is ideal because it has all the essentials without the unnecessary frills. These days, granny flats are becoming increasingly popular beyond … Continue reading
Because construction sites are such busy places, it can sometimes be hard to keep on top of security. As a result, some thieves take advantage of that fact. They could steal plant machinery and power tools in broad daylight if they wished! Of course, it doesn’t have to be that way. There are some practical steps that you can take. Continue reading
Shipping containers are big metal objects that get used to transport physical objects. Many of the products that we use in our daily lives will no doubt have got transported across many oceans in them. When shipping containers get taken out of service, they often get scrapped. But, one ingenious way to save them from the scrap heap… Continue reading
Once upon a time it was just a dream, but the truth is the fully recycled or upcycled house is here. It is entirely possible to for you to build a high tech eco house using materials that were essentially a bunch of old rubbish. Recycling in Sweden, for example, has reached such efficiency that they have run out of rubbish. Continue reading
The modular cities of the future could be adapted and expanded upon at any time to make room for whatever purpose they were needed for. Here are five concepts, some of which have been constructed already on a small scale. Continue reading
When we think of interior design, glass isn’t really the first material that comes to mind. It is more like wood, steel or something along those lines of thinking. When you really think about it, there is no real reason not to consider glass as one of the primary materials for interior design and decoration. Continue reading
Since its founding in 1788, Australia has gone on to amass a rich cache of colonial architecture. Many of its metropolises still bear the imprint of its forebears. Going out from the city centre, you will realise that the suburbs progressively showcase different periods in Australia’s history. Continue reading
Smart homes have been a dream for many consumers. A George Jetson kind of home where you can control everything from small handheld devices and voice commands seemed like science fiction until very recently. Now it appears the pieces are all there, but now we find ourselves a bit overwhelmed and scrambling to get all of those tech features to fall into place. Continue reading
Using traditional glass as a building material can tend to raise energy costs. This is because glass naturally raises the temperature of sunlight that is filtered through during the summer months. This can generate so much heat that the use … Continue reading