Choosing a Builder

30 Apr 5 Mistakes when building your new home in the Blue Mountains

Posted at 00:57h in Before Building Phase, Building in Bushfire Zone, Building Phase, Choosing a Builder, Choosing a Drawer, Building Designer, Draftsperson, Choosing Services, Council Approval

Building a custom home in the Blue Mountains is an exciting opportunity to create something truly unique. Surrounded by natural beauty, elevated landscapes, and a cooler climate, homes in this region have the potential to be both architecturally stunning and exceptionally comfortable to live in. But...

PassivHaus designed energy efficient home Western Sydney

04 Mar Building a Passive House in 2026

Posted at 10:00h in Before Building Phase, Building Phase, Choosing a Builder, Passive House

The Standard That Is Redefining Home Construction in Australia In 2026, the conversation around home building has shifted. Homeowners across the Blue Mountains and Western Sydney are no longer just asking about finishes and floorplans. They are asking about performance, comfort and long term sustainability. This is...

Damir Jurkovic, Owner of Split Building, Custom Architectural Designed Home Builder Blue Mountains

17 Feb Damir Jurkovic, Owner & Managing Director of Split Building, Blue Mountains

Posted at 22:48h in Before Building Phase, Building Phase, Choosing a Builder, Passive House

Meet Damir Jurkovic, Owner and Managing Director of Split Building Custom Home Builder & Certified Passive House Builder in the Blue Mountains and Western Sydney. Damir Jurkovic is the Founder and Managing Director of Split Building Pty Ltd, an award winning custom home builder based in Faulconbridge...

24 Mar Biophilic Design for a Healthy House

Posted at 04:59h in Before Building Phase, Choosing a Builder, Choosing a Drawer, Building Designer, Draftsperson, Choosing an Architect, Plans, designs and planning docs

Biophilic Design for a Healthy House: Bringing nature into the space for better health The biophilic design philosophy is derived from an inherent need for humans to connect with nature in order to stay in physical and mental balance. Housing is recognised as an important determinant...

Passive House living area showcasing natural light and energy efficiency

24 Feb Finally! Passive House Explained in 8 Steps

Posted at 04:50h in Before Building Phase, Building in Bushfire Zone, Choosing a Builder, Choosing a Drawer, Building Designer, Draftsperson, Choosing an Architect, Council Approval

Background and Benefits of a Passive House Passivhaus buildings consume 90% less heating and cooling energy than conventional buildings. The average temperature inside a home is more constant than a conventional home. The indoor temperature range will generally around 20-25 degrees year round. Often on hot 40 degree...

09 Feb Energy Efficient Homes Blue Mountains

Posted at 05:36h in Before Building Phase, Choosing a Builder, Choosing a Drawer, Building Designer, Draftsperson, Choosing an Architect, Council Approval

More energy efficient homes in the Blue Mountains & Western Sydney may soon be here 🕺💃. The more energy efficient your home is, the less you need to turn your heater on in winter or air con in summer. That means lower power bills and big savings...

02 Dec Building on a Slope – mishaps and easy solutions

Posted at 05:10h in Before Building Phase, Choosing a Builder, Choosing a Drawer, Building Designer, Draftsperson, Choosing an Architect, Council Approval

Building your new home on a slope Things to consider if you’re building your new home on a slope and you’re an owner, architect, building designer or someone looking to purchase land with a slope. We've got some mishaps and easy solutions. Building on a slope has...

06 Oct Bushfire Steps that are Easy, Cheap and Could Save You & Your Home

Posted at 23:20h in Before Building Phase, Building in Bushfire Zone, Choosing a Builder, Choosing a Drawer, Building Designer, Draftsperson, Choosing an Architect, Council Approval

CSIRO said these Bushfire Steps are easy, cheap and could save your home in a Bushfire "Flying embers, not roaring flames, pose the biggest threat to losing your home to bushfire" said a CSIRO Research Leader, Justin Leonard. "Most homes burn down after the fire front passes....