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The ultimate alfresco: Outdoor entertaining
Our guide to designing an alfresco area So you like to entertain? More and more households are moving their living rooms outside, so why not make sure you do it the right way. Outdoor entertaining is part of the Australian lifestyle, so here is our guide to designing the ultimate alfresco. Layout Before you get started, think about how you plan to use your outdoor area. You’ll want to enhance your connection with the outside as much as possible – with space, light, breezes and views. Consider where you want it to flow from the rest of the house. Separate ...
Construction Methods
Over the years, we have compiled a wide range of home designs that utilise a wide range of materials. We are not constrained by conventional wisdom but will mix and integrate materials to achieve an outcome. Reverse brick veneer for aesthetics and energy efficiency. Clay brick for romance. Corrugated metal, ...
Reverse Brick Veneer
Reverse Brick Veneer is a thermally dynamic form of construction. It has the advantages of the aesthetics of a framed home and improved thermal efficiency over double brick. The mass of the brickwork moderates the internal temperature while the external lining provides the waterproofing to the home. Insulation between the ...
Rammed Earth
This is produced using a mix of soil and cement to obtain an impervious wall. It is built onsite, using formwork to hold the compacted material while it hardens. It is a single layer impervious wall. Although it sounds environmentally positive there are some real issues. Because of the high ...
Double Clay Brick and Slab on Ground
Double Clay Brick and Slab on Ground is the most conventional method of construction in WA. There is a cavity between the outside layer of brick and the inside layer so that moisture doesn’t penetrate into the home. The external layer is either in a face brick or can ...
Brick Veneer
Brick Veneer is the most common method of construction in Australia, but is rarely used in the sand plain coastal regions of Western Australia. It utilises either steel or timber framing internally with a skin of face brick externally. Alternatively, the outside layer of brick could be a utility brick ...
Integrated Construction
What is it? Integrated Construction is the use of timber or steel framing utilising various forms of external cladding materials to provide weather protection and interesting architectural aesthetics. It is usually constructed using slab on a sand pad or waffle pod slab directly in contact with the ground. This form ...
Pole or Stumped Homes
A solution for sloping land Pole or Stumped Homes is the combination of pole or stumps to support a deck providing the basis for framing. This could be the best solution for difficult sloping sites as it alleviates the issues for cut and fill, bunding and retaining. It can also ...
Double brick vs brick veneer construction
Practical implications of double-brick structures and timber-framed structures In Perth, it is assumed that double brick construction is the best construction method due to its popularity, however this isn’t necessarily the case. The best construction method for your new home depends on a number of factors including your block ...
Knockdown and Rebuild
What are the advantages of a knockdown and rebuild? If you already have the perfect location, why not put your dream home on it? There are many advantages of knockdown and rebuild. Of course you will have the benefits of keeping your address, staying near your kids’ school and your ...
What to look for in a home builder
1. A builder’s range of home designs will give you a good insight into what they can and can’t do, and how flexible they are if you want to make changes to your design. Keep in mind a 3 bedroom home can be easily converted to a 4 bedroom design – and ...
Siteworks Explained
You’ve heard the stories. The house design. Perfect. The house price, spot on. The site works. A lot more than expected. Wait. What? What are these site works? And why am I paying this much for dirt to be pushed around on my block? You wouldn’t be alone ...
The benefits of visiting your building site
Walk through do’s and dont's We know how exciting it is to visit your construction site while your new home is being built! At The Rural Building Company we encourage you to regularly visit your building site for a number of reasons. You can note any design changes which ...
Video Library
Looking for home design inspiration? Our display home videos make choosing your new home even easier. Take a virtual walk through our range of display homes from the comfort of your home at a time convenient to you.
We have included a comprehensive range of videos that will delight your new home aspirations. You’ll find the latest design trends and styles suited to rural locations across Western Australia. From rustic rural retreats to classic country hideaways, you’ll be spoilt for choice.
We understand that for many of our clients, living in the country means you simply can’t get to a display home. What are you waiting for? View our video display home tours below and get your new home building journey underway.
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Based on our Hinterland Retreat design, this award-winning custom home emanates rustic charm. The mixed palette of render, face brick and weatherboard are as at home in the rural lifestyle as the expansive raking ceilings, lofty glazing, and numerous outdoor living areas.
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Ah, the serenity in sunny Darlington. Our Principal Designer, Rob Kirkovski, takes us on a tour of this splendid display.
📍81 Darlington Road, Darlington
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The Daintree Retreat beautifully showcases matte black EEVA2 @aldertapware in both its kitchens. The finish is a unifying design element that brings cohesion to the space.
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Winner of Project Home of the Year in 2024, this extraordinary Gidgegannup residence was designed to capture 180-degree panoramic views from every angle.
The grand free-form living space features a raked ceiling, seamlessly tying in with the home`s elevation. The central living space with polished concrete floors has been designed to connect both the back and front outdoor areas.
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Home is where the hearth is 🔥
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The Evolution Farmhouse stretches across its Pink Lake block with effortless confidence.
It’s daring, architectural, and designed for the way this family wants to live in our beautiful Great Southern region.
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Who says a country home can’t be contemporary?
The Evolution Farmhouse in Pink Lake is proof that rural living can have a modern edge.
With clean lines, urban styling and a striking façade, this home makes a bold first impression.
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There’s something truly special about waking up where nature puts on a show.
No wonder so many of our clients are choosing to build their dream homes in Pink Lakes.
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