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News
Designing with timber or aluminium battens? Know how to space the battens
When looking at batten spacing on a project, there are a few key considerations to keep in mind.
Aluminium battens across fencing, screening and soffits deliver cohesive look to Tasmanian home
The perimeter fence sets the tone for the home: stylish and durable. The aluminium DecoBatten Quick Click 2-piece system...
Timber look DecoBatten® helps blend communal bathhouse into rainforest setting
Bringing the core principle of biophilic design to life, the communal bathhouse, designed as a sculptural ring-like sanc...
Light finished aluminium cladding enhances modern facade on custom Melbourne home
DecoClad® cladding doesn’t just offer a sustainable, durable, and low-maintenance cladding option; the Shadowline claddi...
DecoWood® finish on batten garage door adds warmth and texture to coastal home’s facade
Using the lightweight DecoBatten® QuickClick® 25x25mm system, the garage sits back from the bold white exterior two-stor...
DECO Australia expands DecoWood® aluminium cladding with two new grey finishes
DECO Australia has expanded its DecoWood® powder coat range with two new grey finishes — Pewter Ash™ and Salted Spruce™....
DECO Australia unveils 2026 Finish Forecast: A new era of nature-inspired textures and architectural finishes
DECO’s 2026 Finish Forecast explores the shift toward organic texture and tonal depth in architecture. Featuring eight c...
Visualise your space with our interactive Mood Board tool
Easily explore and visualise DECO’s architectural finishes and products in your own designs, mix and match products like...
How DecoDeck aluminium decking stays cool even on the hottest days
Unlike solid timber or plastic, DecoDeck’s hollow aluminium boards will maintain airflow through the deck, preventing he...
Resources
CPD
CPD Online - Navigating weatherproofing certifications & standards for cladding & facades
This CPD Live session examines external cladding and facade systems, focusing on waterproofing, compliance, and long-ter...
Podcasts
Episode 165: Professor Michael Stacey on why Aluminium may be the most sustainable building material we have
Professor Michael Stacey is an award-winning architect, who combines practice, teaching, research and writing, based in ...
Sustainability Awards
The unsung hero of sustainability: Aluminium’s longevity is its greatest green credential
Cutting through superficial eco-labels, DECO Australia’s Richard Parkes argues that material longevity is the ultimate g...
DECO’s full-lifecycle approach to architectural aluminium
Explore DECO’s full-lifecycle approach to architectural aluminium. By sourcing Capral’s LocAl® Green lower-carbon alumin...
The latest prefab and modular building trends
Prefabricated and modular construction are revolutionising the Australian built environment by prioritising efficiency a...
Prefab and Modular Design: Building smarter for a sustainable future
The Prefab and Modular Design category at the Sustainability Awards 2026, sponsored by Deco, shines a spotlight on one o...
Prefab’s promise: Can quality drive industry-wide adoption?
Australia’s construction sector faces pressure to deliver housing faster and more sustainably. At the 2025 Sustainabilit...
Reframing responsibility: DECO Australia’s framework for sustainable manufacturing
As a market leader, DECO Australia is driving change with its 2025 Sustainability Framework. From solar-powered manufact...
Dialogue of resilience and connection: Deco bridges comfort and context at this Blackheath Passivhaus
Beneath Atlas Cedar canopies in Blackheath, the Gallery House by Villar Architects, Blue Eco Homes, and DECO unites Pass...
Trust, transparency and traceability: DECO’s ASI-aligned aluminium supply chain
DECO Australia champions sustainability in architecture through ethical sourcing, lower-carbon aluminium, and ASI member...
Beyond bigger: Sustainability trends in single dwelling alterations and additions
The humble home renovation is as Australian as Vegemite, but unlike the iconic spread, our alterations and additions are...
