What are the 6 Design Gaps? (And when to get help.)
Feeling Stuck? You could be ready to cross a Design Gap.
How do you get inspired about your project again?
Get rested. Get a reset. It’s closer than you think.
MEDIA: Castlemaine symposium – reflections
Sarah reflects on the ACA Castlemaine Regional Architecture symposium. The two-day event sparked frank, grounded conversations about architecture services, and highlighted the disparate approaches.
You’ve got your floor plan. But something doesn’t feel right…
The plans are mostly done. Maybe you’ve got a builder lined up. But something’s bugging you.
Is it the cost that stops you checking in with an architect?
We know that good things take time, but sometimes what we need is a little help right now. I want architecture to be able to fill that gap. That’s the Rapid Review
Can you design a home that grows with your family?
High house prices mean the average age of adult children leaving home is 27, and this is changing what so many of us need from our homes.
How do I make my home sustainable?
My top 4 tips for sustainability actions you can do for your home. Investing $10K won’t just make you more comfortable and your home more efficient, it can create some really significant savings in ongoing energy costs.
Having the right floor-plan can change your life
A house is a place where we can have permanent and delightful settings for life’s essential tasks.
What is the perfect size for a house?
Being efficient can have an ungenerous tone to it, but it’s really the most generous thing we can do for ourselves because of the options and freedoms it opens up.
Client Stories - Linty
In this video, I share the story of Linty—a scientist, friend, and now a client—who embarked on the journey to find her family’s next home. Along the way, we avoided some serious missteps, like a house I bluntly described as a “tent pretending to be a home.”
Should you engage an architect before buying a house?
I share the story of Elaine* —a scientist, friend, and now a client— who embarked on the journey to find her family’s next home. Along the way, we avoided some serious missteps, like a house I bluntly described as a “tent pretending to be a home.”
image by Jon Tyson, upsplash
How big should a house be?
This year’s NGV Architecture commission looks at the size of our homes and challenges us to ask - how much is enough?
Want a 365 day holiday house? Design for your climate
Over summer, as you are taking a holiday or break, I want you to notice the weather and the activities it lets you do.
Why get a second opinion on your floor plan?
Three months ago my husband had a pain in his chest. Of course he went straight to the doctor for a second opinion after the first told him not to worry.
MEDIA: Three Architects Who Took the Leap
In this interview with ArchitectureAU, Sarah explains why she left architecture…and why she came back to create Architect GP.
Is there a "feminine" way to renovate? (Let me explain!)
There is a feminine approach to architecture and construction, and it has nothing to do with being a woman. It's not the who but the how that is different - a feminine approach is all about Collaboration and earning Trust.
Can architects design holidays? Nope.
Architects need travel agents. Travel Agents need architects. Life is better with the right experts for the job.
Is hiring an architect worth it?
Yes! For every $1 spent on architectural fees, the home owner gains $11.40 [in capital gain]. That means, for the median Melbourne house price of$1,200,000, after 10 years the home owner that employed an architect is $256,000 better off than the home owner that didn’t.
Sarah’s Origin Story
Why did Sarah become an Architect? And where did Architect GP come from?