PdD Building Design

23/09/2026

Who pays for a more efficient rental home — and who gets the benefit? We’re looking at the “split incentive” in rental properties and how good design can make a difference.
Paul will also be discussing the topic on ABC South East NSW at 8:45am this Friday 25 September.

Improving the energy efficiency of rental properties can be a challenge when landlords pay for upgrades but tenants benefit from lower energy bills. We look at the split incentive, what it could mean for NSW rental properties, and how better design can benefit both landlords and tenants.

22/09/2026

What a great season, Broulee Stingrays Soccer Club! Congratulations to all the players, coaches, volunteers and families on another fantastic year.
PdD was proud to support the club for another season, and loved seeing the players getting out there, having fun and giving it their all. Well done, everyone — enjoy the break, and we’ll see you back on the sidelines next season! 👏⚽️

19/08/2026

Paul recently spoke with ABC Radio about why slashing the NCC isn’t as simple as cutting red tape. If you’d like to listen, the link is in the article below.

Is slashing Australia’s National Construction Code really the answer to the housing crisis? With calls to reduce the NCC from around 2,000 pages to just 80, we look at what the code actually does, where housing costs are really coming from, and why smarter reform—not simply fewer regulations—c...

24/07/2026

Sometimes the best way forward is to start again. This knock down rebuild in Broulee shows how site challenges can become opportunities for great design.

Replacing an ageing dwelling, this knock down rebuild gave our clients the opportunity to start fresh with a home that better suited their lifestyle while making the most of this fantastic coastal location.

13/03/2026

This Sustainable House Day 2026, PdD are looking forward to sharing a rental property designed to benefit both tenants and property owners. All welcome!

Step inside Australian homes on Sustainable House Day 2026 and discover how sustainable design in rental housing is changing the way we live, for tenants, owners, and the environment.

06/03/2026

We’ve been exploring 3D LiDAR scanning technology, which allows us to capture incredibly accurate digital models of buildings and sites using laser scanning.
For renovation and extension projects, this is a huge advantage. Instead of relying solely on manual measurements, we can now create a highly detailed digital record of an existing building.
The result? Better accuracy, better documentation and a smoother design process.
We’re currently getting familiar with the new technology and it’s already proving to be a game changer. Watch this space!

3D LiDAR building scanning is changing the way buildings are measured, documented and designed. Discover how this technology creates highly accurate digital models of existing homes and why PDD Building Designers are investing in it to improve renovation design and project outcomes.

02/03/2026

PdD has had a technical upgrade. No more pen and paper for existing buildings. 3D building scanning and Lidar point cloud measurements are here!

30/01/2026

Allhomes recently spotlighted one of Broulee’s most iconic streets, where PdD has completed a renovation and has another in progress.

Broulee has been quietly winning people over for years and we’d say it has now stepped properly into the spotlight. A new Allhomes article named Broulee as one of the South Coast’s most desirable locations, praised for its unbeatable mix of laid-back coastal lifestyle and strong long-term growth...

14/01/2026

It’s great to know that practical tools like this exist. We’ll be chatting about it and bushfire resilience on ABC South East NSW Radio tomorrow at 7:10am. Tune in or catch the recording to learn more.

Learn how to make your home bushfire-ready with practical tips, the RBC Bushfire Resilience Rating app, and expert advice from building designers.

13/01/2026

The tighter BASIX Certificate requirements don’t have to be stressful. We design with energy efficiency in mind from day one, making it easier to achieve — and your home more comfortable too.

Thinking about building or renovating in NSW? BASIX certificates ensure your home is energy-efficient, water-wise, and comfortable to live in. Learn what’s changed, why good design matters, and how working with an experienced building designer makes the process smoother and more cost-effective.