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Foundation Sizes for Some of the Tallest Buildings in the World

When you see a skyscraper, it obviously makes a lot of sense to marvel at the architecture of the parts you can see. However, what about the parts you can’t really see? As it turns out, these require an immense amount of architectural genius as well, and it’s definitely an incredible feat to make sure that the foundation of a skyscraper is as sturdy as possible. Here’s a bit more about the foundation sizes for some of the tallest buildings in the world. Wilshire Grand Center (Los Angeles, United States) The Wilshire Grand Center is 1,100 feet tall, and the…

Upper level living: in defence of the double storey home

As the price of land increases in value across urban centres, gentrifying neighbourhoods and popular holiday destinations, many people downsize their site size in order to meet their budget realities. When you are faced with a smaller block size, you can still have a backyard or garage if you consider building a multi-storey home. Whilst the double storey home is standard across Australia, triple and even quadruple storey residences are increasing in popularity in inner city areas and town house style developments. Adding another storey to your design can add serious value to the price of your home, especially on…

2017 Market Trends: Why two-storey homes are on the rise in Perth

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Making a move in the property market can be a daunting yet thrilling experience, from choosing the right block for your lifestyle to making sure you don’t blow your budget, there is a whole range of important decisions to be made. One of the biggest considerations before you make your first move is whether you want to build a single or two-storey home. Here at New Level two storey homes, we have seen first hand the shift from single storey’s to double storey’s. In the last few years, property sizes in Perth have been on the decline with the UDIA…

Things You Must Know Before You Build Your Own House

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Building your own house is an exciting challenge, but it is a task which requires lots of careful forethought and planning. This will ensure that the project can be completed in a satisfactory manner, on time and on budget with no major mistakes. There are several things which you will need to know before you embark on building the house of your dreams. From understanding the basics of structural steel fabrication to knowing how a drainage system should work, there are dozens of different aspects which you will need to have a firm grasp of before the project has even…

Home Builder Explains 5 Things You Should Never do to a New House

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The list of things you should do to your new house are endless, and there are also many things that you shouldn’t do. Of course, having a house warming party and setting it on fire is obviously not in one’s best interest. But anyway, here’s a short list of the 5things to be avoided. 1 -Don’t Leave the Locks on the Doors that the Builder Left Yes, the builder and his team may have been a nice bunch of people and a great team of workers, but the only person who should have access to all of the locks, is…

Expanding Your Living Space Outdoors

    It is hard to beat outdoor living, and there is no question that a functional outdoor space will add value to your home. You may decide that the time is right for you to do a large renovation, but if you are not willing to commit the time or money to a major project, there are still some things you can do to expand your functional living space out of doors. Creating an outdoor “room”: You don’t need walls to create a space that feels private and is protected from rain, wind or the prying eyes of neighbors.…

A Design Theme From Within You

If you’re establishing a new home – or maybe even trying to sell your old one – then choosing a consistent interior design theme is a logical starting point. And in the same way that major corporations decide on appropriate branding for their products and don’t veer from that brand – doing the same with your home will pay dividends. “Green” (CC BY 2.0) by jinkazamah But this is easier said than done. Adopting a strong theme simultaneously means getting rid of some things in your home which you like and which have value, but which simply don’t fit with your chosen theme.…

How Your Office Space Can Foster Creativity

Get personal Let employees bring their own items into work – photos, ornaments, books, furniture and even the dog now and then. These reminders of home can brighten up that commercial property in Mayfair and make it a home from home. This creates a warm, informal atmosphere that lets people feel safe enough to take the odd risk here and there. Be the all-seeing eye This sounds sinister, but what it actually means is observing your employees at work rather than asking them direct questions. People might tell you what they think you want to hear, rather than the truth, so catch…

Whether at Home or on the Road, Sit in Style

How do you take advantage of those times when you get away from the daily grinds of work, perhaps raising a family too? For many people, parking themselves in a comfortable chair and having a cold beverage does the trick. Finding a cold drink to enjoy typically is not a problem, but what about that relaxing sitting area? Do you know how to easily find that chair or other piece of furniture that is beyond comfortable? If not, there are places to turn to in your search. Find Comfort and Relaxation Right at Your Fingertips So that you can look…

Staging a Property to Sell Fast

Most property developers know how to choose the right property and renovate or refurbish it to a high standard. However, an awful lot of small developers fall at the last hurdle, which is marketing their properties. Many small-scale property investors are potentially leaving cash on the table because they are not taking the time to stage their property before marketing it. Staging can add thousands to the value of the property. If you are one of those developers that still markets their properties empty, read on to find out why it may be worth your while changing this approach. How…