Original Article by Guardian staff and Anthony Burke Sun 6 Oct 2024 06.00 AEDT
Are you seeing any trends in Australian homes which excite you?
Yes, indeed. Two things in particular. The first is the refocusing on materials in light of environmental performance. We’re seeing a comeback, of sorts, of some very old building techniques, like rammed earth and hempcrete, which is changing the texture and geometry of our homes in interesting and exciting ways. Also, the application of new materials into construction as a result of trying to improve environmental performance. Both these bring with them a refocusing on the craft of construction and a need to rethink building processes precisely because they are not typical. So it’s not just banging up a frame on a slab, but something like care and craftsmanship, and that gets me very excited.
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