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Globe and Mail
20-05-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Five Dock Home Builder Jonathan Homes Pty Ltd Enhances Sydney's Living Spaces with Custom Renovations and Expansions
Sydney-based Jonathan Homes Pty Ltd delivers expert custom home builds, renovations, and extensions, prioritising innovative design and client-focused solutions across New South Wales. A leading home builder in New South Wales for over 15 years, Jonathan Homes Pty Ltd is a full-service company redefining modern living across Sydney with meticulously executed home renovations and extensions. From custom home builds to renovating homes and heritage properties, this fully licensed and insured company has become a go-to for homeowners seeking to elevate their properties without compromising quality or vision. With a portfolio spanning contemporary urban dwellings and heritage-inspired estates, Jonathan Homes is recognised as Sydney's most client-focused home builder. A member of the prestigious Master Builders Association, this family-owned company specialises in crafting functional, aesthetically striking home spaces. Unlike competitors, Jonathan Homes combines technical expertise with personalised service, providing clients with a single point of contact for effective communication to ensure their requirements are clearly understood. From free consultations to project management and regulatory approvals, a dedicated project manager oversees each build, providing regular updates and transparent cost breakdowns. 'At Jonathan Homes, every home is a carefully crafted environment designed for lasting comfort and functionality. We combine two generations of construction expertise with a deep commitment to high-quality workmanship. Our end-to-end management means we don't pass the buck, managing every detail of the project, from design to approvals to ensure a stress-free experience,' said company owner Jonathan Jamu. The company ensures clients enjoy a seamless, worry-free experience, handling the project with hands-on commitment from start to finish. In-house designers use advanced 3-D modelling software to visualise outcomes before construction begins, allowing clients to make informed decisions for a custom home that truly reflects their lifestyle and aspirations. Backed by a seven-year structural warranty, Jonathan Homes stands behind its work, offering extended warranties that exceed industry standards. Additionally, the company has established partnerships with local suppliers for premium materials to deliver high-quality, industry-leading solutions at competitive rates. For more information, visit Unlike volume builders relying on cookie-cutter designs, Jonathan Homes built its reputation as a top-notch custom home builder. With customisable open floor plans built to suit any space requirements, the company can design the build from scratch or work with the client's plan to bring their vision to life. The company designs flowing spaces that accommodate the client's unique living patterns and future needs, backed by excellent project management, ensuring a stress-free process from start to finish. As Sydney homeowners increasingly opt for home extensions to accommodate evolving needs without relocating, Jonathan Homes complements its top-quality custom builds with proven home renovation and extension services. Whether upgrading an existing home to a modern setting or an extension to increase the living area, Jonathan and his team provide unmatched home extension and renovation services, from enhancing kitchens and bathrooms to creating multi-functional living spaces. By incorporating premium features and clever storage ideas, the team transforms the kitchen into a functional showpiece with custom cabinetry, island benches, and high-end appliances that make cooking a joy. Similarly, bathroom renovations can add a touch of luxury with sleek fixtures and modern finishes, from freestanding tubs to personal spa retreats with walk-in showers to elevate the clients' daily routine. Beyond homes and business premises, Jonathan Homes specialises in renovating heritage-listed properties in compliance with stringent local council regulations. With a profound respect for the historical essence of these structures, these heritage experts understand the unique challenges of historical properties and how to preserve their character while adding modern functionality. As a trusted home builder, Jonathan Homes Pty Ltd crafts residences that reflect the diverse needs of modern Sydney families. With direct access to Jonathan, clients are assured of personalised support and prompt response. From sleek, energy-efficient living spaces to fully customised modern home designs, the company prioritises collaboration, ensuring each project aligns with clients' lifestyles. About the Company: Jonathan Homes Pty Ltd is a Sydney-based residential construction firm specialising in custom home builds, renovations, and extensions. Serving clients across New South Wales, the company emphasises innovation, sustainability, and client-centric service. Combining two generations of construction expertise with a deep commitment to high-quality workmanship, every home is a carefully crafted environment designed for lasting comfort and functionality. Media Contact Company Name: Jonathan Homes Pty Ltd Contact Person: Jonathan Jamu Email: Send Email Phone: 0414595933 City: Five Dock State: New South Wales 2046 Country: Australia Website:
The Guardian
08-03-2025
- Business
- The Guardian
See how Australia's first 3D-printed multi-storey house is being built: four bedrooms in five weeks
In a quiet street in the western Melbourne suburb of Wyndham, a house is being built. The slab has been laid, the frame is being printed. Almost silently, cement piping that looks like a soft serve is methodically poured by a giant robotic crane. This will be Australia's first 3D multi-storey house. 'I'm going to live in it personally,' says Ahmed Mahil, the CEO of Luyten, the Melbourne-based company that is printing the house. 'I'm not just selling it to people, I actually trust the science behind it.' At the heart of Australia's housing crisis lies a central issue: there are not enough homes. Also, over the past 15 years, we've become slower at building them. Sign up for Guardian Australia's breaking news email The average build time for standalone houses has slid from nine months to 12.7 months (a 40% increase), while apartment construction timelines have blown out from 18.5 months to 33.3 months, Master Builders Association data shows. Mahil says he is about to move into the answer to that problem. 3D printing shaves huge chunks of months off a build. Mahil's house, which will have four bedrooms and five toilets, will be completed within five weeks. 'The printing itself is about three weeks, and then to put the roof and the lighting and all the other services, that will take us about five weeks,' he says. 'Then I can move and live inside it.' While there has been no Australian research into the cost differences between traditional brick and mortar builds and 3D ones, Mahil says he got comparative quotes for his house. 'I have three quotations, and the best of them, [3D printing] comes cheaper at 25% to 30% [than traditional builds],' he says. Mahil did not tell Guardian Australia how much it is costing to print his home. Australia's first 3D-printed home – a one-bedroom in New South Wales that was completed in May 2023, took just two days to construct. Overseas, entire suburbs are being printed and built. Last year, in Wolf Ranch, a suburb in Georgetown, Texas, 100 homes were printed. Governments are warming to the idea. In NSW, the Dubbo 3D-printed social housing project – two modern two-bedroom duplexes – is about to be completed. Starting late last year, it took about two weeks to finish construction of all internal and external walls. Indigenous tenants are expected to move in to the building by the end of March. Sign up to Breaking News Australia Get the most important news as it breaks after newsletter promotion Guardian Australia understands the Dubbo project will cost the government $814,000, and is estimated to cost 10-20% less than a traditional build. The NSW housing minister, Rose Jackson, says her government opted for 3D printing because it wants to deliver more houses, more quickly. She calls 3D-printed houses 'a gamechanger'. 'It's faster to construct, cheaper to build, and more environmentally-friendly than traditional construction methods because it cuts down on material waste,' she says. There are also lower environmental impacts. Two weeks ago, a study published in the Journal of Building Engineering, looking at the environmental impact of a build in Canada, found the technology has the potential 'to support sustainable and efficient construction, particularly in remote locations'. 'However, material consumption and transportation remain significant contributors to environmental impact,' it said. Property developer Kavitha Vipulananda is now completing her PhD in housing at the University of Melbourne. She says there are environmental benefits with 3D-printing homes – but other issues are also in play. 3D printing homes in urban environments and the middle ring suburbs that sit just outside the CBD and inner-city neighbourhoods is 'a bit tricky', Vipulananda says, pointing to the size and manoeuvrability of the 3D printer. 'You can only really do houses at the moment.' Banks are also reluctant, for now, to fund developers to 3D print homes because it is a new technology, she says. Prospective customers are also limited in the design options to choose from. 'It just needs to be more flexible on sites and more flexible for consumers.' Michael Fotheringham, the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute managing director, says 3D printing could help the federal government meet its target of 1.2m homes in five years, but there are a lot of unknowns. 'We're really early days with this stuff in terms of actually delivering housing,' Fotheringham says. 'I think we're really more at a demonstrating potential than delivering in any mainstream sense.' Fotheringham says more research is needed on the insulation and energy efficacy of the builds. 'We need to make sure that we're building housing that is suitable for our climate … and energy efficient going forward,' he says. While alternate building strategies are worth exploring, Fotheringham says governments should concentrate on more high-density housing close to the CBD. '3D printing probably plays a role in that infield development quite effectively,' he says, 'because of its pace of delivery, it's less disruption to communities.'
