Stephanie Stefanovic . Articles Residential flooring: A subtle choice with big design impact When considering a residential design, clients typically have an idea of their preferred size, layout, key materials and general aesthetic. Flooring may not be the first thing that comes to mind, but it’s a crucial factor in bringing together the interior aesthetic of a home. Building for a new world: Embracing construction’s “circular economy” When we think about the pioneering industries embracing innovative methods to reduce their environmental impact, construction isn’t necessarily at the top of the list. Instead, we tend to consider construction as being synonymous with waste. A trick of the light: Using shade to optimise sunlight in residential design Biologically speaking, light equals life. As the main energy source for all living beings, to say light is crucial would be an understatement. Smart & sustainable water management for the modern era There is scarcely a resource more precious and crucial to life than water. Yet as we all know, water is a non-renewable resource and its conservation is especially important in drought-prone Australia. Can interior design prevent the spread of disease? As COVID-19 continues to surge throughout our nation – including new, more infectious strains of the virus – it really highlights the importance of health and safety measures in our buildings. A brave new world of facades The term “commercial building” can include just about anything from an office skyscraper to your local hole-in-the-wall restaurant, shopping mall or even a parking lot.