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Be Inspired by 5 of the Best Grand Designs Australia Home Transformations
Great homes start with a grand design, and windows are just one aspect of amazing home architecture! Here are 5 Grand Designs Australia home transformations that we find particularly inspiring.
Our work – Merriwa Straw Bale Home
Timber is the only renewable, recyclable material for windows and doors so our Rosewood Lift and Slide Doors were the perfect product for Annie and Rowan.
CASE STUDY: INCREASING PROPERTY VALUE TO COASTAL APARTMENTS
By replacing the old, corroded and leaking single glazed aluminium windows with energy efficient double glazed windows with UPVC frames, the owners of these units can open their windows fully for the first time in decades!
Keeping Your Home Warm This Winter – The Goes & No-Goes
Winter is an energy chewer as Aussies try to acclimatise to the unfamiliar feeling of being cold. At EE Windows, we’re passionate about energy efficiency and saving you money in the long run.
Queensland Interior Design Trends That Are Breaking The Mould In 2021
Have a peek at some of the leading interior design trends that are sure to dominate across Queensland this year.
How To Reduce Condensation In Your Home
At EE Windows we are dedicated to creating the most high-quality windows and doors as well as helping to keep your home in tip-top shape. We have put together a list of some simple things that you can do to reduce the condensation in your home and reduce damage along the way, saving you both time and money.
Eco Friendly Home Hacks To Save The Environment & Money
There are plenty of easy eco-friendly hacks you can start implementing today in your home to help save the environment and money! Read on to get started.
Building & Renovating In Queensland – How To Plan Effectively
Taking on a big building project can be daunting – save yourself money and time by following these 6 tips for renovating or building your house.
The Best Window Types For Each Room
At EE Windows, we are no stranger to fitting out entire homes with the perfect window treatments. That’s why we have put together this guide to help make the decisions a little easier for you – whether you are starting fresh and building or taking on a renovation yourself. Check it out.
Where You Shouldn’t Place Your Windows
How you choose to place your windows will affect how you experience each room in your home. Read our blog to find out where you shouldn’t place your windows.
The Glass Age – Why Is Glass So Popular vs Other Materials
Glass architecture revolutionised the world. Without glass, it would be impossible to create the towering skyscrapers which we see today. This building supply has amazing benefits for both commercial and residential buildings, read why!
What Are The First Things You Should Update In Your Renovation Project?
Planning on doing some renovations? EE Windows has compiled a list of features that will make the biggest impact on your homes. Read how to add value and spruce up your home!
Selling Or Renovating? Here Is How To Increase Your Curb Appeal
We’re always looking to increase our curb appeal, whether we are selling our home or planning to stay settled. Check out our top reno tips.
Local manufacturers Vs. the resellers
Loud noises are a common issue for the typical suburban home. Unwanted noise can result in lost sleep or interrupt conversations, which can cause stress and irritability. Read on for our tips on how to reduce noise in your home.
For when the volume outside turns up – home design tips to keep things quiet
Loud noises are a common issue for the typical suburban home. Unwanted noise can result in lost sleep or interrupt conversations, which can cause stress and irritability. Read on for our tips on how to reduce noise in your home.
Buyer’s Guide To Double Glazed Windows
So, you’re looking at upgrading your windows. Now it’s time to delve into the details and figure out the best materials and styles to make your next project perfect.
How to Create a Hamptons Style Home
Hamptons houses always feel airy and spacious, almost as though they’re just an extension of the outdoors and a light colour scheme is crucial when it comes to creating this vibe
The Unseen Benefits of Double Glazing
Double glazed window fixtures hold a lot more value than what immediately meets the eye. Read more about the unseen benefits of double glazing.
Top Fittings to Improve your Home Security
At EE Windows, we will always aim to make your home as comfortable as we can whether it be through beautiful lighting, temperature regulations or security. Read more about the top home fitting to improve your security.
Did Lockdown Highlight the Dark Spots in Your Home?
Natural light has more benefits than we can count, so if you’re looking to renovate, don’t overlook your option for beautifully custom made uPVC windows and doors. Read more.
The Importance of Buying Local for your Windows
Often, you’ll find that other countries don’t have the same legal standards as Australia when it comes to the quality of building materials which results in expensive issues later down the line.
Why Double Glazed Windows are a Winter Must Have
A lot of us find ourselves automatically flicking on the heating as soon as we get home from work in the evenings which can result in a pretty heft electricity bill. Double glazing eliminates the need for your heating to be on as often or for as long.
5 Ways to Cut Down on Energy Usage in your Home
At EE Windows, our products are created with energy efficienct design at the forefront of our minds. We’ve put together a list of simple swaps you can make to begin cutting down energy usage in your home.
How to Sustainably Keep your Home Warm in Winter
At EE Windows, we like to go the extra mile to keep your home choices energy efficient, saving the environment and your wallet. We have put together a list of switches you can make to keep your home warm in a more sustainable way through the winter months.
Our Favourite Sustainable Home Trends Right Now
Making more sustainable decisions has more than one benefit; reducing your energy bill and carbon footprint while raising the overall longevity of your home! We’ve put together a list of the most popular sustainability trends of the year so far:
5 of the Most Energy Efficient Buildings in the World
From London to Abu Dhabi, countries around the world are making huge strides towards sustainability when it comes to their architecture and building practices.
5 of the Most Beautiful Glass Buildings Around the World
Here at EE Windows, we especially love the intricate, unique and functional aspect of glass being used when designing buildings.
The History of Glass
Find out how glass came to be and why it is still one of the worlds most versatile materials in 2020.
5 Inspiring Energy Efficient Eco Homes
These 5 eco homes are some of the most innovative and beautiful homes that are currently on the market. Read on to learn more.
Why Should I Choose Double Glazed Windows?
Choosing double glazed windows could be the best decision you make when it comes to designing your dream home. Read on to find out more.
Window Placement in Interior Design
When it comes to the interior design of your home, windows will have a big influence as they will dictate the amount of light in a space, create natural focal points in a room and set the tone of a space with the view that they provide. Read on to learn more.
The Importance of Having Light in your Home Office
With many people transitioning to working from home, it’s important to consider which elements are key to a comfortable home workspace. Read more about the importance of having light in your home office.
6 Ways to Keep Your House Warm in the Cooler Months
As we head into the cooler months of Autumn and Winter, there are different things that you can be doing around your home to help maintain a cosy temperature indoors, even if the temperatures are dropping outside. Read on to learn more!
Renovating? Here are the top 5 things you should consider!
Check out our list of top 5 things that you should consider during your next renovation!
How Your Window Choice Can Save You Money in the Long Run
The team at EE Windows have put together some of our best, expert tips on how your window choice can save you money in the long run!
How to best open up your space
Opening up your space is a great way to make the room both more functional and inviting. We have put together a list of tips on how to best open up your space.
How Homes will Change in the 2020s
Read about the major changes coming to the design and construction of houses in Australia throughout the next decade!
What Windows are Right for my Space?
At EE Windows, we have a wide array of window options so we have put together a short guide on how to choose the best window to suit your space.
What is net-zero energy building?
More energy-efficient options have slowly crept their way into homes over time, but what does it mean to be a Net Zero Energy Building? Read on.
How to make your home more sustainable
Doing your part to help and reduce your footprint is becoming easier and more affordable with the expanding market of green technologies, we have put together a list of ways to make your home more sustainable.
Ways to Keep Your Home Cool for Summer
Read about the 5 best ways to keep your house cool during summer without air conditioning.
Innovative “Smart-Home” Gadgets of 2019
Creating a smart home doesn’t need to be an expensive or timely project! Check out some of the best gadgets to incorporate into your home for 2019.
Award-Winning Home Designs from Around Australia in 2019
Read about some of the most amazing and innovative home designs around Australia in 2019.
Case Study- 113 Outlook Crescent, Bardon
Our latest case study is based on the beautifully light and modern property at 113 Outlook Crescent. Tucked away in the leafy inner-city suburb of Bardon, this contemporary and magnificent home overlooks Brisbane city in all its glory.
Interior Design Trends for 2020
Each year, we see beautiful new ideas, design trends, colour schemes and concepts come into play in Australian homes and we expect that 2020 will be no different. Read on to learn more.
What are Australia’s “sustainable communities” and why are they important?
Read about some of the most successful and important sustainable communities across Australia.
Case Study – the Ecovillage at Currumbin
Building truly sustainable houses requires the most energy efficient windows and doors available in the market. That’s why for the Ecovillage at Currumbin, EE Windows’ uPVC double glazed window and door solutions were the ideal choice for their new eco-friendly home build.
How sustainable design and construction can increase ROI for property developers
Often property developers will want to know what the return on investment (ROI) will be if they commission us to utilise sustainable design features and building materials on upcoming projects. Well, thankfully EE Windows is here to set the record straight on what you will gain for utilising sustainable design practices on home builds when referring to resale or selling prices.
Here’s why it’s so important to maximise natural light in building design
There are many variables at play that affect how well your building utilises natural light. Let’s explore why it’s so important that your building design maximises the amount of natural light, and the ways that double-glazed windows can help you achieve that.
5 Stylish Passive House Designs From Around The World
Being the uPVC window and door experts, we know a thing or two about what it takes to design and build a sustainable building like the passive house. Read about 5 of the most stylish passive house designs from around the world!
7 Green Building Materials That Are Transforming The Construction Industry
Being a supplier of environmentally valuable window and door solutions, EE Windows is passionate about promoting greater sustainability in the design and construction of buildings. Here’s our pick of the 7 building materials that are the most beneficial to our environment.