Scribe News

Planning News March 2017

By Kym Hawkins | March 27, 2017

Scribe Group have been working closely with our client and the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority (MRA) for the design of a proposed multi-storey Child Care Centre with ground floor commercial tenancy on the corner of Scarborough Beach Road and Grace Street Scarborough. The design was developed to address specific client requirements, Child Care Centre regulations as…

Interiors & Fitouts News March 2017

By Kym Hawkins | March 27, 2017

We are often amazed at the transformation an alteration or addition can have on peoples lifestyle and the look and feel of a home.  We were extremely pleased and excited to experience this first hand when we were invited to share an evening meal with one of our clients at their recently completed kitchen and…

Energy Assessments & Inspections News March 2017

By Kym Hawkins | March 27, 2017

One of the primary mechanisms for achieving or improving the energy efficiency of your home or building is in the integration and use of insulation into the building fabric.  Insulating materials come in a range of materials, formats and applications that not only address the type of ‘R’ rating required or construction that the insulation…

Building Compliance News March 2017

By Kym Hawkins | March 27, 2017

The Guidelines for Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas has changed which will have some good benefits for assessment methods. Some of the changes included. The APZ now has to be of sufficient size to ensure the potential radiant heat impact of a bushfire does not exceed 29kW/m². The owner of a property could maintain the vegetation…

Design News March 2017

By Kym Hawkins | March 27, 2017

In February of 2016 Scribe Design Group were approached by a client with a majestic corner site in Dalkeith looking for a design team to undertake the sketch design and documentation for their new luxury residence with the view to being able to begin construction on site in late September that year. Having worked on…