June 2026

Hospitality Design Trends Drive Highlands Golf Club Patio Expansion As hospitality and leisure venues increasingly invest in outdoor environments that can operate across multiple seasons, material specification is becoming a critical factor in balancing aesthetics, durability, safety, and long-term maintenance considerations.Highlands Golf Club in Edmonton, Canada, is one of the latest examples of this growing

WHY THE SPACES WE LIVE IN SHAPE HOW WE FEEL Spaces where people live, work and play are never simply just that. They shape how we think, feel, perform and interact, ultimately influencing our well-being, experiences and overall quality of life.Research into different fields of psychology all point to the wisdom of creating thoughtful spaces.

How To Bring Outdoor Living Centre Stage Over the past two decades, outdoor living has evolved, shifting from a secondary feature to a defining element of residential design. What was once considered an occasional extension of the home is now a permanent and highly utilised space.This shift has been shaped by changing lifestyles and recently,

Eva-Last Celebrates 20 Years of Innovation, Sustainability, and Outdoor Living This year, Eva-Last celebrates a remarkable milestone: 20 years of redefining outdoor spaces while championing sustainability and innovation. What began as the passion of a few young South Africans determined to save trees, while preserving the beauty and functionality of timber decks, has grown into

Beyond Aesthetics: The Science of High-Performance Exteriors Modern buildings are more than architectural masterpieces designed to balance structure and durability, they are climate-conscious constructs engineered for excellence and energy efficiency. Beyond just meeting regulations, true engineering excellence ensures a building not only looks good but will perform well over time. Passive design principles coupled with

What Do First Impressions Of Your Home Say About You? First impressions of homes are formed in seven seconds or less, according to behavioural scientists. This rapid assessment is driven by a subconscious ‘safety and comfort’ scan – an instinctive response rooted in human survival behaviour. Behavioural science suggests that this “seven-second” judgement can shape