The team at Capital Building attended the 2023 edition of Master Builders Association Victoria – Green Living Conference. With a regular focus on Quality, Energy and Health it provides great …
The trend of constructing granny flats in Australia has been on a steady rise, with many homeowners realizing the potential advantages such annexes can offer. Whether you’re looking to house …
In recent years, granny flats have grown exponentially in popularity, not just for housing our loved ones but also as an investment opportunity. As the demand increases, so does the …
Often found in domestic buildings, a ‘Truss’ is a structural timber framework, designed to support a roof. Trusses are the preferred modern method of constructing a roof, as they are …
One of the most common hindrances to building a home extension that we come across is the dreaded neighbourly objection. Everything seems great; you’ve considered the impact of your new building on …
Modern design and construction techniques offer countless new ways of living that better serve homeowners and the environment than traditional alternatives. Energy-efficient house design holds many incredible benefits, from helping …
When your home no longer provides the amount of space your family needs, you’re faced with a challenging decision – move into a bigger house or extend your current home? …
The kitchen is the most important space in any home. It’s not only a place to prepare and cook meals, but also a gathering space for family and friends. As …
Coober Pedy is an amazing place. It’s not that pretty, it sits in the middle of deserted, dry land and for most of the year it is unbearably hot and …
Many homeowners feel limited by their floor plan and design when it comes to house extensions. Fortunately, there are several ways to maximise your floor plan and create the perfect …
Deciding to embark on an exciting Home Extension and Renovation project? To help ensure you remain fully informed throughout the process, our team at Capital Building has compiled some questions …
When your Home starts to show its age, you may wonder if it’s time for a change. After all, a fresh start can be invigorating – and it will likely …
Your home is your sanctuary. It’s the place where you can finally relax and unwind after a long day, entertain close friends and family, and have the freedom to just …
One of the first things you need to decide when planning any sort of home improvement project is what exactly you hope to accomplish. Are you simply trying to update …
Despite decades of warnings from the world’s leading scientific communities, the effects of climate change are still growing. Fortunately, a greater amount of investment, innovation and action to curb the …
Waffle pod slabs are a solution engineers devised in response to difficult soil conditions. They are typically used in areas of highly reactive clay soils. (See soil types H1 and …
Stumps vs concrete slab. This question might have you scratching you’re head, as deciding on the house foundations may not be the most exciting part of house construction, but it’s …
A man’s (or woman’s) home is their castle. Even when your castle needs a little TLC, we know that you want to be as close as possible to the place …
There’s no denying that a well-designed home can do wonders for our mood. We love the feeling of coming home at the end of the day to have a glass …
It’s in the news, it’s on our minds. The human impact on nature in the form of habitat destruction and consequent climate change is obvious now to most of us. …
Let there be light! (by Designer Builder, Peter Harnischmacher of Capital Building) Need to brighten a dark room or shadowy area of the house? Many people will think you can …
What are the key things you should ask yourself before you plan an extension? 1.What is my budget? Based on what can I afford and what am I prepared to …
Building to a budget – Melbourne Builders Is your house looking a bit tired, need extra rooms, an upper extension, new decks, pergolas, bathrooms? Are you better off just selling …
By stating the obvious, doors serve many purposes. They are security from outsiders, they keep in the warmth in winter time, and the cool air in the summertime, they can …
Your bathroom is commonly used by every member of the household, as well as guests. If you were ever looking to sell, it is also one of the first rooms …
Households account for approximately 30% of all electricity consumption. Any measures aimed at reducing the energy consumption of residential dwellings will have a huge impact on electricity demand and affordability. …
Unless you wish to do something unusual/unconventional there are really only two types of roofing. High tensile sheet roofing and masonry (or terra cotta) roofing tiles. These are the most …
Capital Building, as one of the city’s premier construction enterprises, offers a range of stunning build options for homeowners. One of these is our revered Hampton house design service. Desired …
Carpet and your new renovation Almost always, our clients opt for carpet in the bedrooms if there is an upstairs level on their house. Carpet gives the house a homely …
Our favourite easy laundry storage room ideas Even though it is not the most glamorous room in the house, the laundry certainly is one of the most important. For any …
Double Storey Extensions – We know what we want upstairs, we know what we want downstairs, but what is the actual staircase going to look like? Do you want traditional …
Glass is being carelessly overused by too many Architects and building designers. In an effort to impress aesthetically, such designs end up imposing unintended consequences on the occupiers of uber …
Designing Hallways – considerations are rarely part of a renovation plan, however, a hallway doesn’t just have to be a corridor – why not make it a feature in its …
The piece de resistance in a new design project is to match the style of your home with a pool house, adding that final touch with either a pool or …
When choosing the best products and materials for building your new home, renovation or house extension, there are a few things to consider. In this day and age of environmental …
Budget Budget should really be the first item on the home design agenda, but why spoil the vision and the dream with the boring financial necessities? The sensible and the …
Designing and building your own home or extension is one of the biggest investment decision that you and your family will ever make. So it’s absolutely essential to make every …
Designing your own Home or Extension can be simple if you follow 3 Basic Guiding Principles. People wanting to build often ask, “Where do I start? It’s all so confusing. …
What is Town Planning? Defined town planning is: The planning and control of the construction, growth, and development of a town or other urban area. In more practical terms it …
Building Contractor Melbourne What you need to know when hiring a building contractor in this article we are going to give you some vital information about the different people/ businesses …
Sustainable Design Tips Energy Efficient Builders. Welcome to part three of this great series on Sustainable Building and Green Living. In previous posts, we have looked at an introduction to …
Second Storey Extension Builders Melbourne Adding an extension to your home is a brilliant way to create additional space without the hassle of moving house. One of the most common …
Registered Builder Melbourne. He/She must qualify to be registered with the Building Practitioners Board, a division of the Victorian Building Authority. Only such registered and eligible Builders can provide ‘Home …
An excellent example of the standard of finishes achieved to transform this previously ageing 1930s single-story war service home in Camberwell, Melbourne. Capital Building clients Mr. and Mrs. S had …
My Dream Home Extension Part 2 Following on from Part 1 of ‘My Dream Home Extension’ we will now look at whether it’s worth building the extension yourself or hiring …
Dream Home Extensions Defining your dream home extension what you want and creating your building shopping list So, you want to turn your home into the palace of your dreams. …
Finding a builder in Melbourne, especially one that aligns perfectly with your needs and budget, is no small feat. The process of selecting the right professional is much more than …
Home Extension – Plans and Permits We come to the final part in this series about how to go about building your dream home extension. In part 4 we looked …
Home Extension – Foundations and Soil Following on from part 3 of this series which looked at ‘Choosing a Builder‘ we are now in to the nitty gritty of making …
Dream Home Extension – Choosing a Builder Choosing a Builder Part 3 of this series about building your dream home extension assumes you’ve decided to use a registered building practitioner …
It started with an ageing and modest family home in a suburban street in Melbourne and ended up with an incredible double storey contemporary home; refreshed and renewed into a …
Why People Build a House Extension House Extension Builders Melbourne, we have identified the 10 ultimate reasons why people opt to build a house extension on their existing home rather …
