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Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) housing sits at the intersection of architecture, accessibility, and NDIS compliance. It’s one of the more technically demanding sectors we work in, not because the design ideas are exotic, but because the margin for error is … Continued
CPD on 9 September 2026 LVA Architects Director Kevin Pham will be presenting a CPD session titled Reducing Approval Risk in Residential Development Projects on 9 September, addressing one of the most common – and most avoidable – causes of … Continued
Project: High Physical Support SDA housing, Yagoona NSW. Approved as complying development. Design and approval by LVA Architects. LVA Architects has obtained a Complying Development Certificate for a High Physical Support SDA dwelling in Yagoona. The existing house is to … Continued
LVA Architects has secured Development Approval for a Class 3 Specialist Disability Accommodation development in Botany, within the Bayside Council local government area. The approval represents more than a planning milestone. It confirms that the project’s site strategy, planning response, … Continued
In architecture, what gets built on site is never just the result of drawings. It is the result of coordination. LVA Architects recently attended a site coordination meeting for an absorption trench installation within Georges River Council, one of the … Continued
In the current NSW planning environment, Development Applications (DAs) are becoming increasingly complex. Planning controls are tighter, assessment processes are more rigorous, and Councils are under pressure to justify every approval decision. Yet, many projects continue to fail — not … Continued
How to Prevent Water Leakage Defects in Residential Buildings By LVA Architects Waterproofing failures remain one of the most common and costly defects in Australian residential construction—particularly in Class 2 buildings. Rectification is disruptive, expensive, and often avoidable. The reality … Continued
Building in a bushfire-prone environment demands more than compliance — it requires a clear, disciplined understanding of risk, regulation, and resilient design. Before a single line is drawn, every architect must first determine exactly what the site is exposed to … Continued
At LVA Architects, we often hear this question from homeowners: “Do I need to apply for a CDC or go through the DA process?”Let’s break it down so you can choose the right path for your new home or extension … Continued
♿ Beyond Ramps and Rails: Inclusive Architecture for All Australians One afternoon in Sydney, we paused in front of a public toilet block, watching a woman in a wheelchair struggle to open the door. The handle was too high, the … Continued