27-29 September 2024
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Unleashing the Power of Composting

In an era where sustainability is paramount, composting is crucial in reducing waste and promoting a more eco-friendly lifestyle. Among various composting methods, the Composta Garden & Worm Farm offers a convenient and efficient solution that helps divert organic waste from landfills and provides nutrient-rich compost for your plants.   1. The Environmental Impact of […]

5 insider tips for Solar & Battery Installation

Australia is one of the sunniest places in the world, so it’s no surprise that the nation is leading the charge when it comes to installing rooftop solar. In fact, over 3.5million Australian households have solar panels installed today – that’s a whopping 30% of Aussie homes! Queensland ranks second for solar installations across Australia […]

Latest Backyard Trends of 2023

Backyard Trends are always changing. Browse our top 10 Backyard Living Trends of 2023 below to get inspiration, ideas and elevate your home going into the new year! Gardening Spaces to Improve Mental Health: According to a recent studies, gardening is good for mental health and makes people feel more hopeful. Through the pandemic gardening […]

Latest Home Trends of 2023

Home Trends are always changing. Browse our top 10 Home Trends of 2023 below to get inspiration, ideas and elevate your home going into the new year! Patterns and Tactile Textures: Home décor of 2023 is nothing short of unique – and we love it! Get creative with your interior design by incorporating bold patterns […]

The New Innovations In Air Conditioning

Year after year spring fades and we dreadfully anticipate the summer heat. Comfort is a relative feeling, but no one enjoys being hot in their home. Summer sets the stage where your comfort costs your dollar and in many cases the comfort is losing the battle. In cases where comfort is winning, the costs can […]

Why You Should Work With An Architect on Your Project

Why use an architect? Architects translate dreams to designs. IRP Architects works to find unique designs to encompass your wants; a solution that understands your environment, your lifestyle, your family; a design cognisant of energy efficiency, sustainability, and total life cycle costs. Aware of aesthetics, composition, and how one detail relates to another – architects […]

The Benefits of Working with An Architect

Project: Riley’s Terrace | Adele McNab Architects | Photographer: Clinton Weaver Recent events have emphasised the necessity of quality built environments for all. Sustainable and resilient buildings that allow positive human experiences and enhance the way our homes support family and individuals are ever more important in the light of recent flooding events and global […]

Why You Should Consider PENTABLOCK® For Your Home

PENTABLOCK® is a unique, interlocking, vertical construction block system with a Natural stone option. The blocks feature a patented design with a simple rebate joint ensuring a mortarless, quick and easy construction process. This innovative patented system is the output of years of research and design to create a revolutionary Dry Stack walling system. The […]

Queensland Smoke Alarm Laws Are Changing

Every rental property and every house sold in Queensland now has to have smoke alarms inside every bedroom and they need to be interconnected – so that if one goes off they all go off. By the end of 2026, every home in Queensland has to meet the same rules.  The smoke alarms can only […]

How to Manage Working From Home (WFH) For Every Family

We are all spending more of our lives at home than ever before. To help you maximise your WFH days OSIM has put together a list of their top tips. Having to adapt to new routines brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic means balancing one’s time managing the kids and striving to excel at work, […]