2 Sept 2026 · 5 min read
How architect fees work — and when you pay
Percentage, fixed or hourly — how they differ, and why payments should follow delivered work.
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Notes for people about to build
Fees, land, designing for heat and more.
Notes for people about to build
12 Aug 2026 · 6 min read
What to check before buying land to build on
Sun, access, flood levels, zoning and setbacks — the things that are hard to fix later.
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1 Jul 2026 · 4 min read
A cooler house before the air-con goes on
Eaves, window orientation, heat vents and roof colour that genuinely help in a hot, humid climate.
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