Ideas for your New Home
In Canberra, there are a range of different resources you can use to get ideas for the design of your new home, and possibilities for internal features.
- Affordable Housing Award winners
- OwnPlace Builders’ Panel
- Display Villages
- Display Centres
- Find a builder / architect
Affordable Housing Awards
The ACT Government supports initiatives such as Industry Awards to encourage excellence in affordable dwelling construction and design and to further the overall objectives of the Affordable Housing Action Plan.
A number of Awards have already been presented as part of the HIA/RAIA Affordable Housing Design Competition, the MBA Chief Minister's Special Affordable Housing Award and ACT Government's Excellence in Housing Affordability Award. To see the latest in award-winning affordable housing, click here
OwnPlace Builders’ Panel
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Detached Housing Builders
AV Jennings: 131 878
Renaissance Homes: (02) 6220 8600
RAM Constructions: (02) 6242 5200
G.E Shaw & Associates: (02) 6248 9995
SM Precision Building: (02) 6241 8909
Attached Housing Builders
PBS Homes: (02) 6101 8600
Renaissance Homes: (02) 6220 8600
RAM Constructions: (02) 6242 5200
For a printable list of builders click here.
Display Villages
Bonner Living Showcase village
The Bonner Living Showcase village opened in April 2010 and includes 12 contemporary homes demonstrating the latest in modern living and sustainability.
As you walk through the homes youll notice innovative and sustainable living initiatives with all home delivering a minimum six star energy efficiency rating.
The Bonner Living Showcase village is located at the Corner of William Cooper Ave and Muriel Stewart Circuit, Bonner ACT.
For more information, visit: http://www.lda.act.gov.au/?/bonner_display_village/index
Ph: 1800 777 952 Email: lda.act.gov.au
Display Centres
Building Information Centre
Address: 241 Northbourne Avenue, Lyneham.
The Building Information Centre offers a showcase of more than 140 displays of the latest building products and services. Free advisory services and open days are also available to provide information and ideas for building your home.
Open 7 days: 9am-5pm on weekdays and 10am-4pm on weekends.
For more information, phone (02) 6247 2099 or visit http://www.mba.org.au/public/page.php?id=72
Home Ideas Centre
Address: 28 Collie Street, Fyshwick.
The Centre features over 1500 square metres of displays for consumers wanting to find out the latest in kitchens, bathrooms, home theatre installations, green design, and building and renovation.
Open 7 days: Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, Saturday from 10am to 4pm, and Sunday from 11am to 4pm.
For more information, phone (02) 6285 7300 or visit www.hia.com.au
How can I find a builder or architect / designer?
You may wish to contact the following organisations for further information about building, home design, compliance, building contracts and other associated information.
Housing Industry Association
HIA represents more than 2,000 home builders, designers and contractors in the ACT / Southern NSW region.
To find an HIA builder or architect, go to www.tradebuild.com.au, visit www.hia.com.au or phone (02) 6285 7300.
Master Builders Association of the ACT
The Master Builders Association represents all sectors of the local housing and construction industry.
To find an MBA builder, phone (02) 6247 2099, or email canberra@mba.org.au.
Website: http://www.mba.org.au/
Australian Institute of Architects
The Australian institute of Architects represents more than 10, 000 members accross Australia and overseas. The institute aims to promote, maintain, advance, and encourage excellence in architectural practice to improve the quality of our built environment.
www.architecture.com.au
(02) 6208 2100
ACT Planning and Land Authority
For a list of licensed builders and registered architects, or for further information on planning requirements or contractual issues, contact the ACT Planning and Land Authority on (02) 6207 1923, or at www.actpla.act.gov.au