Sharing the knowledge

Fantastic Light House architect Sarah Lebner gives it to you straight: what 10 key principles are crucial for new houses in the Canberra climate.

Your home affects your health

Did you know that in Australia, cold weather claims more lives than hot weather?

Architecture, Australian architecture, Design, EER, Sustainability, Sustainable DesignLight House Architecture and Science12 June 2015Light House Architecture & ScienceSustainability, Sustainable design, Design, Construction, Science, Light House Architecture & Science, Light House

Rebuilding the house for the future

Is modular the answer?

Affordable Housing, Architecture, Design, Housing, Sustainability, Sustainable Design, Australian architectureLight House Architecture and Science22 May 2015Light House Architecture & ScienceSustainability, Sustainable design, Science, Design, Architecture, Affordable Housing, Modular

Top 5 reno tips

Thinking of renovating? Have we got some hot tips for you...

Affordable Housing, Architecture, Design, Sustainability, Sustainable Design, Renovation, RetrofitLight House Architecture and Science7 May 2015Light House Architecture & ScienceArchitecture, Light House Architecture & Science, Renovation, Retrofit, Sustainable design, Sustainability, Design

Solving urban sprawl & housing affordability

Here at Light House, we support the idea of a more communal approach to housing.

Affordable Housing, Architecture, Design, Housing, Planning, Sustainability, Sustainable Design, Medium density housing, Urban sprawlLight House Architecture and Science28 April 2015Light House Architecture & ScienceSustainability, Sustainable design, Architecture, Light House Architecture & Science, Affordable Housing, Affordability

Designing for communal spaces

Check out this interesting ABC RN Interview on BluePrint for Living with Michael Williams and hear more about the trend towards shared communal spaces.

Light House Architecture and Science20 April 2015

Australia's housing failure

Are you struggling with sticking to a budget? You're not alone. The Grattan Institute has released results of research into people's housing preferences, given real-life constraints.