Dream Home: The art of building a sanctuary for modern, healthy living

Author:   Luke Davies
Publisher:   Rethink Press
ISBN:  

9781781338773


Pages:   286
Publication Date:   23 September 2025
Format:   Paperback
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Dream Home: The art of building a sanctuary for modern, healthy living


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Thinking of building your dream home? Dream Home is the definitive guide to creating a truly extraordinary home, infused with profound value. It will help you plan, design and build a home that’s not just high-quality—but a personal, joyful, beautiful, healthy, sustainable, low energy and unique living space meticulously crafted to recharge your spirit and amplify your life. Whether you’re building for the first time or refining your forever home, this book will empower you to move from uncertainty to absolute clarity. Inside, you’ll find expert frameworks, practical checklists and actionable guidance drawn from over two decades of real-world experience. You’ll learn how to: Design a home that’s a true reflection of who you are and how you truly live Make confident decisions about layout, high-quality finishes and costs Collaborate effectively with your architect and builder Navigate the entire building process with less stress and greater satisfaction Create a sanctuary that actively supports well-being and brings peace, fulfilment and inspiration

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Author:   Luke Davies
Publisher:   Rethink Press
Imprint:   Rethink Press
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.335kg
ISBN:  

9781781338773


ISBN 10:   1781338779
Pages:   286
Publication Date:   23 September 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
Availability:   Not yet available   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Foreword – Introduction – Part One: Getting Started – 1 The Habitat Hierarchy – 2 Do Your Home-work – Part Two: The Six Elements – 3 Purpose – 4 Landscape – 5 Function – 6 Feeling – 7 Health – 8 Technology – 9 Our Home, The Planet – Part Three: Understanding The Industry – 10 Home Construction Options – 11 Building A Team – 12 The Buildprint Process – 13 Budgeting Project Costs – 14 The Aligned Dream Home – Conclusion – References – Acknowledgements – The Author

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Luke Davies is a builder, author and entrepreneur. With over two decades in the architectural and construction industry, Luke has delivered more than $100 million in custom home projects. He holds a Tasmanian builder’s licence, is a qualified carpenter/joiner, certified Passivhaus tradesperson and holds a diploma in building and construction. Luke is the founder of Davies Construction, Align Architecture and co-founder of the Future Builder Society, which shares knowledge with builders worldwide. His commitment to quality and sustainable building is recognised through numerous accolades, including the Housing Industry Association (HIA) Tasmanian Home of the Year, the GreenSmart Sustainable Home of the Year, three-time winner of the Tasmanian Master Builder, Residential Builder of the Year and Master Builder Sustainable Home of the Year, Australia. He is also a member of the Australian Passivhaus Association. Known for his calm, systematised approach to building, Luke helps people create unique, high-quality, healthy dream homes to create a better quality of life. 

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