Revolutionize the Way You Live 💥

It is time to rethink our approach to housing in Melbourne. Let's get away from the house with the lot, because it is what my parents and friends have. Let us not accept mediocrity when simple changes can lead to a better future. Often, this entails tapping into knowledge that has been around for centuries but is frequently overlooked in the pursuit of the lowest price. There is a way, we just have to look.

In the field of architecture, are norms are discussed as minimum standards versus best practices. Minimum standards are essentially legal requirements that ensure a home's basic functionality and construction using available materials and resources. Consider the traditional brick fireplace; once a common source of heat, it is now difficult to find a tradesman who can build one. As a result, more efficient factory-made steel boxes have replaced them. This is the evolution of a minimal standard.

On the other hand, there are best practices and beyond-approaches that push boundaries, redefine what a building is capable of. Maybe it can even eliminate the need for mechnical heating and cooling all together. Think about Joost Bakker's visionary future food system:

"A self sustaining, zero waste, productive house that demonstrates the potential of our homes to provide shelter, produce food and generate energy."

Striving for high quality above and beyond the minimum standards has a long history of success in the building industry. Sometimes it entails reviving age-old practices, such as cellars for food storage, while other times it introduces innovations, such as speaking with your home to monitor energy consumption. But the real magic happens when we combine the old and the new, resulting in personalised, functional homes with long-lasting value. Like using thermal chimneys and sensors to naturally heat or cool your house.

So, whether you envision a classic beach house or a modern urban oasis, let’s challenge the minimum standards and embrace the best of home design. By prioritising quality, innovation, and sustainability, we can create not just houses, but true homes – spaces that nourish our souls, support our lifestyles, and inspire us to live our best lives.