Architechnology

Architechnology

How technology continues to improve architectural communication. At LDS we retired our drawing boards many years ago in favour of computers for designing and documenting our designs and were early adopters of software programs ArchiCAD and AutoCAD.  This transition...
Architecture – Playing The Long Game

Architecture – Playing The Long Game

The architectural process is one that requires time to achieve the best results. The period between initial client contact and handing over the keys to a completed project is generally many months, and for larger or more complex projects can often extend into years....
Oceanway Battles

Oceanway Battles

A cautionary tale   Lately there has been a lot of local press regarding the Oceanway. This shared cycle and pedestrian path currently runs 36 of the 56 kilometres along the coastline of the Gold Coast from the Seaway at the tip of the Spit to Point Danger at...
Top Tips for Building to a Budget

Top Tips for Building to a Budget

Building or renovating a home is often the biggest capital outlay many of us will make during our lifetime. Consequently, it can be a very stressful experience as most people won’t have navigated this course before. For bespoke design projects it is highly recommended...
What have we learnt from the WFH experiment?

What have we learnt from the WFH experiment?

Architecture affects our daily lives in many ways that we take for granted. It defines the environments in which we work rest and play. So, when a life changing event like COVID causes dramatic disruption to our lifestyles, it will ultimately require an architectural...
CLT  – THE 21st CENTURY CONSTRUCTION DISRUPTER?

CLT – THE 21st CENTURY CONSTRUCTION DISRUPTER?

CLT panel & GLT post & beam- Ceres Farmhouse1 Timber has been used in construction since man first ventured beyond the cave, howeverrecent advances in engineered timber products have resulted in mass timber construction (MTC) becoming considered as a...