The farmhouse style might look familiar but forget what you know about the classic Australian homestead.

You may not be familiar with the term but, chances are, you’re already well versed in the benefits of biophilic design.

When clients talk about ‘sustainable design’, not everyone is on the same page.

As someone who relies on their vehicle for work, a carport was always on the cards for Latrobe Valley homeowner, Scott. A building industry professional, Scott identified with the classic appeal of this structure—an affordable shelter for his vehicles with a strength he could rely on. Working with his local LYSAGHT LIVING®, Darren Santon at Ultrabuild Latrobe Valley, Scott’s finished project perfectly represents the durability, classic style and contemporary versatility of steel carports today.

As a young builder working in his father’s business, Get Smart Constructions, Stuart Ponsford has helped build many homes for clients, but had minimal design experience, so experimenting on his own project – his first home – seemed a good place to start.

Desert Rose, a house that includes materials donated by Lysaght, has taken out second place in the Solar Decathlon Middle East 2018, a competition that challenges students from around the world to design and construct solar powered houses that are sustainable, stylish and cost effective.