THE PROJECT Phillip Island sits just off the Victorian coastline some 140 kilometres south east of Melbourne and is perhaps best known for two things, hosting the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix and being home to Australia’s largest colony of fairy penguins.

As one of Australia’s leading building product manufacturers, Lysaght is proud to again be principal sponsor of Australia by Design: Architecture (ABD), Channel Ten’s program celebrating some of this country’s best architecture and building design.

When it comes to today's homes, has the verandah truly left the building? If you thought this traditional architectural feature was so yesterday, it may surprise you that today’s verandah are trending! Here are the key points to know.

When it comes to modern home additions, are pergolas practical? If you’re on the fence about their place in the backyard of today, check out these practical ideas. From a poolside cabana to a classic garden feature, here’s how the pergola can still fit into the picture of modern outdoor living.

What makes a structure a patio versus a pergola? When is a verandah not a verandah? What’s more important for structural integrity; beams or posts? Although your local LYSAGHT LIVING® is still your best port of call for expert advice – it can’t hurt to have a few building buzzwords up your sleeve!

David and Goliath. Carlton and Collingwood. Blues vs. the Maroons. Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer… Among history’s greatest rivalries, there’s actually one playing out in your own backyard! Let’s look at how steel stacks up when it comes to building outdoor structures…