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August 10, 2026

Windows and glazing for new homes: a buyers guide

  Choosing the right windows and glazing for your home   Most homeowners spend weeks picking a kitchen benchtop or splashback tile, but only a few minutes thinking about windows.

July 27, 2026

Kit Homes Tasmania are they really cheaper to build

  Kit Homes and why the advertised price rarely tells the full story   If you've been scrolling home design sites lately, you've probably landed on a kit home listing

June 9, 2026

Living in your home during a renovation: what to expect and how to make it easier

  How Much Contingency Should You Budget When Building or Renovating?   If you’re planning to build a new home or renovate your current one, you’ve probably spent a lot

March 16, 2026

How Much Contingency Should You Budget When Building or Renovating?

  How Much Contingency Should You Budget When Building or Renovating?   If you’re planning to build a new home or renovate your current one, you’ve probably spent a lot

February 20, 2026

What is an RFI in building terms?

  What is an RFI in building terms?   If you’re planning to build a new home or renovate your existing one in Australia, you might hear your builder or

January 7, 2026

Is Your Property Bushfire-Prone? What BAL Ratings Mean for Your Home

Understanding BAL Ratings in Tasmania: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know Before Building   If you're planning to build a new home or extend your existing one in Tasmania, understanding

June 24, 2025

Build Up or Out? Renovation Advice for Homes

  Should You Build Up or Out? Renovation advice for homes   In today’s high-cost building market, more Tasmanians are choosing to renovate or extend rather than build new. Whether

May 25, 2025

An alternative to stick frame construction using cross laminated timber (CLT)

  An alternative to stick frame construction for homes in Australia using Cross Laminated Timber (CLT)   As Australia looks toward more sustainable and efficient building solutions, Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT)

April 23, 2025

Septic vs AWTS: Choosing the right wastewater system

  Septic vs AWTS: Choosing the Right Wastewater System for Your Property Understanding your wastewater options When building or upgrading a home in Tasmania, one crucial consideration is how to

March 11, 2025

The importance of proper ventilation in your home

The importance of proper ventilation in your home  When designing a new home, many people focus on aesthetics, layout, and energy efficiency. But one critical factor that often gets overlooked

February 24, 2025

What happens when someone objects to your development

What happens if someone objects to your development?  When you’re looking to build or extend your next home, understanding how the planning process works can save you from unexpected headaches.

December 19, 2024

Why Building Designers are essential throughout the design process

Why Building Designers are essential throughout the design process Building a new home or renovating an existing one is an exciting journey, but it comes with a complex web of

August 28, 2024

Making homes and businesses accessible

Making Homes and Businesses Accessible: Essential Tips from Access Consultant Bianca Accessibility is more than just a buzzword—it's a crucial aspect of modern design that ensures spaces are welcoming and

July 18, 2024

The difference between occupancy and completion in building

Understanding the Difference Between Occupancy and Completion in Building Navigating the construction process can be challenging, especially when it comes to understanding the key milestones. Two terms that often confuse

June 20, 2024

6 Truths About Building in Hazardous Areas

  6 Truths About Building in Hazardous Areas   Building resilient homes in hazardous environments is crucial for ensuring safety and durability. In a recent episode of the Building Design,

May 13, 2024

Building Healthy Homes: Insights from Expert Zara D’Cotta

Building Healthy Homes: Insights from Expert Zara D'Cotta Creating a healthy living environment is essential for the well-being of your family. In a recent episode of the Building Design, Prime

March 15, 2024

The benefits of building a granny flat on your property

Unlocking the Benefits of Building a Granny Flat on Your Property   As housing prices continue to rise, homeowners are increasingly looking for innovative ways to maximise their property’s value.

February 14, 2024

Unlocking the potential of sheds and their versatile uses

Unlocking the Potential of Sheds and their Versatile Uses Sheds have evolved from simple storage solutions into versatile, functional spaces that can significantly enhance your property’s value. Recent episodes of

August 8, 2023

6 key considerations for choosing the right block of land to build on

6 key considerations for choosing the right block of land to build on When it comes to building your dream home, choosing the perfect block of land is crucial. Here

July 4, 2023

6 tips for your next home extension

6 tips for your next home extension Are you considering expanding your home? Prime Design can help you determine what’s possible and the best options available for your property. Here

May 24, 2023

Choosing a Building Designer or Architect

Choosing a Building Designer or Architect When it comes to choosing a Building Designer or Architect, there are a few key considerations to keep in mind to ensure that you

March 30, 2023

New build vs extension for your home

Building a New home vs Extension? Building or extending a home is a big decision that homeowners face in Australia.  It is a choice that can significantly enhance the quality

February 27, 2023

Designing the ultimate alfresco for your home

Designing the ultimate alfresco for your home Designing the ultimate alfresco for your home can be a fun and creative process. There are a few things you may wish to

January 13, 2023

6 tips for building on rural properties

6 tips for building on rural properties Rural properties can be very appealing for those wanting a spacious lifestyle property or for those seeking a country lifestyle away from the

November 16, 2022

4 home design styles to consider in 2022

There are so many different styles of homes when it comes to design, characteristics and features.  The choice of colours and materials plays a big role in the outcome of

October 10, 2022

6 common mistakes to avoid when designing your new home

6 common mistakes to avoid when designing your new home It can be great to have a home that is aesthetically pleasing, however, it’s important to remember that a home

August 28, 2022

What is the difference between a setback and an easement?

What is the difference between a setback and an easement?   What is the difference between a setback and an easement? A setback can be defined as the position of

May 23, 2022

Why you should know the types of surveyors before building

Surveying is an important and essential aspect of any build or extension.  Firstly, there are several types of surveyors that will need to be engaged during designated aspects of a

March 29, 2022

Building design in Kingston Tasmania

The Kingston Market The property market is booming which has created a high demand for designing new homes in the Kingston area. Kingston is a highly sought after beachside location.

February 8, 2022

Planning and building permits and what to submit to council

Building a new home or extension? What documents do I need to submit to the council for planning & building permits? Building your home, extending on your current home, or

December 17, 2021

Prime Design’s 12 Days of Quizmas

Prime Design's 12 Days of Quizmas for the City Mission Christmas Appeal    What is the 12 Days of Quizmas campaign? We made it our mission to create a campaign

November 11, 2021

Building Designers Association of Australia Awards 2021

Building Designers Association Australia Awards 2021 The Building Designers Association of Australia (BDAA) recently held its annual national building design awards. This year we were once again unable to attend

September 16, 2021

R U OK Day 2021

R U OK Day 2021 What is R U Ok Day? R U Ok Day was held on Thursday 9th September and raises awareness and funds for suicide prevention.  The

August 20, 2021

What happened at the first ever International Building Designer Day

Introducing the very first International Building Designer Day (IBDD).  This has been highly anticipated and it has been very exciting to be part of the very first International Building Designer

July 28, 2021

What inspections are required during the building process?

What inspections are required during the building process?  We have been working with Trident Building Surveyors in Launceston to put together some information on what type of inspections they can

June 21, 2021

House of the week-Designing a family home

House of the week: Designing a family home Building Designer: Stephen Wallen Builder: Ambrose Carpentry and JoineryPhotographer: Anjie Blair View our house of the week. This stunning new build has

May 5, 2021

Why are Land Titles important?

Why are Land Titles important?    What is Titled Land? Titled land can be defined as land that has an official record of who owns it through a certificate of

April 7, 2021

What’s included in our fixed price quotes?

What's included in our fixed price quotes? What's included in our fixed price quotes? At Prime Design we are a comprehensive ‘sketch to permit’ building design company.  We are able

March 18, 2021

Strata vs Subdivision

Strata  Strata title allows individual ownership of part of a property (called a lot’ and generally an apartment or townhouse), combined with shared ownership in the remainder  (called ‘Common Property’

March 5, 2021

Home Design Trends for 2021

Home design trends have changed over the past 12 months. The damaging effects of Covid 19 have caused considerable changes to our home designs to accommodate to the new way

January 29, 2021

Landslip

Landslip during building Buying your first block of land to build your dream house on is exciting, however there are a few factors to consider prior to purchasing your block

December 20, 2020

Choosing your perfect builder

Choosing ‘The Perfect Builder’  One of the biggest and generally most expensive purchases you will make in your lifetime is on a new home.  Building a new home or planning

December 20, 2020

5 Roof Pitches To Consider For Your New Home

You have finally purchased your block of land and you are ready to begin the design process. Part of this process involves choosing a suitable roof pitch for your design

December 20, 2020

8 Tips To Consider Before Purchasing A Block of Land

Tips for before you purchase a block of land Imagine you have just purchased your very first block of land in an area that you have absolutely fallen in love

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