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“ Splitting this home into two separate pavilions creates flexible spaces which also solves a number of challenges. ”

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Courtyard House by Sarah Lake Architects (via Lunchbox Architect)

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Courtyard Deck House by ZGA Studio (via Lunchbox Architect)

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Clerestory House by Pearson Architecture (via Lunchbox Architect)

Clerestory House by Pearson Architecture Ingenious Clerestory Window Lets Light In Where You'd Least Expect It Just because you have a narrow block without a north-facing backyard doesn't mean you have to sacrifice light, views and ventilation.

Blueys Beach House 5 by Bourne Blue Architecture (via Lunchbox Architect)

Blueys Beach House 5 by Bourne Blue Architecture A Modern Take on the Traditional Fibro Beach Shack Beachside towns were once dotted with simple fibro beach shacks. This modern home reinterprets that classic style.

Dark 'n' Stormy by Dan Gayfer Design (via Lunchbox Architect)

Dark 'n' Stormy by Dan Gayfer Design A Kitchen Renovation to Weather the Storm (i.e. Three Young Boys) When you've got active young kids, your home must be robust enough to withstand a lot of punishment. This kitchen is built to last.

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Recyclable House by Unlike Pesky Coffee Cups, This House is Designed to be Recyclable It's surprising how many everyday items can't be recycled. Being fully recyclable, this home is surprising for the opposite reason!

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LBK by PLY Architecture (via Lunchbox Architect)

LBK by PLY Architecture A Modern, Light-filled Extension to the Rear of a Heritage Home The new living area of this heritage home captures glimpses of the sky and opens seamlessly to the outdoors.

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Collection Shipping Container Houses If you've used the Internet recently (and I *know* you have), you will have seen articles like "7 Shipping Container Homes that will Blow Your Freaking Mind" or "You'll Never Guess What's Inside This Shipping Container" (Spoiler: It's an adorable, pint-sized house). Yep. Shipping Container Houses are all the rage on the Internet. And for good reason. With a bit of skill, a shipping container can be transformed into a beautiful, low-cost, environmentally friendly home. I say a bit of skill because, despite what some advocates (read: marketers) would have you believe, building a container home isn't much easier than building a traditional house. In some ways it's even harder! Collection House Plans Find a range of house plans for your inspiration. From one bedroom houses to larger family homes, you're sure to find the house plans you need here. Collection Carpet Warm and comfortable underfoot, carpet can make a living area or bedroom feel more cozy and welcoming. You can also be bold with carpet colours.

Collection Joinery Joinery can be expensive to build, but the payoffs are huge. Whether it's designed to hide everything away, or to put your favourite items on show, clever joinery can make the most of even the smallest spaces. And the difference between well-made, quality joinery and the stuff you pick up from IKEA speaks for itself in how well it lasts and how long it looks fantastic (good joinery won't peel). Check out some of the Joinery projects featured on Lunchbox Architect for some inspiration for your own project.

Collection Staircases Staircases come in all shapes and sizes, but the best examples of staircases are features of the home in and of themselves. Collection Timber Kitchens Timber kitchens feel warm and welcoming in any home. Timber in the kitchen makes this area feel less stark and can be a statement.

Collection Concrete Floors Concrete floors offer a hard-wearing (virtually indestructible) surface and can also help to moderate temperature inside the home. The range and variety of concrete floors available is mind-boggling. You can expose the aggregate, polish, add oxide to colour the concrete or a combination of all of these options. The best designs utilise the thermal mass of concrete to absorb the sun's heat to keep the home warmer in winter. Pair concrete floors with clerestory windows facing the sun to achieve this win-win situation.

Collection Tiles For bathrooms, kitchens or anywhere, really, tiles can add a splash of colour, pattern and texture to liven up any space. Get plenty of tile ideas from this collection.

Collection Brick Houses Bricks are one of the oldest building materials. And the fact that so many of the first brick structures are around today is a testament to their longevity and timeless style. Bricks are versatile, durable and affordable. There's a reason the age-old advice is to invest in bricks and mortar. Need some brick house inspiration? There are plenty of ideas out there - take a look at some brick houses we hand-picked for you...

Collection Timber Houses Check out some of the Timber Houses projects featured on Lunchbox Architect

Collection Sliding Glass Doors Sliding glass doors blur the boundary between inside and outside. When open sliding glass doors create an indoor/outdoor connection.

Collection White Kitchens White is a safe and elegant choice for the kitchen. Take a look at all the white kitchens we've featured on Lunchbox Architect...

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7 September 2018 Fibre Cement Houses: 5 Homes That Celebrate that Old Beach Shack Vibe We take a step back in time to find five homes which celebrate the beach shacks of the past by cladding themselves in fibre cement.

27 July 2018 (via Lunchbox Architect)

27 July 2018 Tiny Homes With a Conscience: Profits Help Prevent Youth Homelessness If you think tiny homes are fabs (and of course you do), you'll love these tiny homes where all profits go directly to charity.

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20 July 2018 5 Innovative Designs That Will Make You Green With Green Roof Envy Imagine if the satellite view of our towns and cities was a patchwork of lush greenery instead of miles of tile and tin...

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13 July 2018 Gas vs Electric? Is Gas Still the Cheapest, Most Efficient Choice? Australians have long been told natural gas is the cheapest and cleanest energy choice for their homes. Is that still true?

6 July 2018 (via Lunchbox Architect)

6 July 2018 5 Fireplace Ideas to Light a Spark in Your Imagination Although there are more convenient ways to heat your home, there's nothing quite like sitting around a roaring fire, is there?

7 June 2018 (via Lunchbox Architect)

7 June 2018 Double-height Spaces Double the Drama (and Make Your Home Feel Larger) 'Does my lounge look big in this [double-height space]' you ask your partner, but for once you hope they reply, 'kinda, yeah'...

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25 May 2018 Small House Plans: 18 Home Designs Under 100m2 Living large in a small house is what we're all about. Here are 18 house plans under 100 square metres to give you some ideas.

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11 May 2018 5 Sun-loving Extensions to Get You Through the Polar Vortex If you're dealing with the polar vortex, you're probably feeling a little numb. Feel vicariously warmed by these 5 sunny extensions.

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