Co-founders of Design & Construction practice MANNA MADE, former 2x The Block contestants, current The Block Foreman and co-host of Healthy Homes Australia, Dan and Dani Reilly take us step by step through their dream build in a little slice of paradise on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula suitably named ‘Blairgowrie House’.
Armed with a combined 30 years of design and construction knowledge and experience behind them and a handful of expert guests, learn the realities of a build from the architectural building design and interior design processes right through to the nitty gritty construction details… plus everything in between.
With a low-tox and sustainable approach to the design and construction of ‘Blairgowrie House’, Dan and Dani share what was important to them in this project and the key things to consider with any building project.
About MANNA MADE
Established in 2016, MANNA MADE is a full-service design and construction practice, specialising in the delivery of high-end residential, major alterations, additions, and new builds. We are founded on decades of industry experience, proven expertise, and a passion for creating sophisticated and aspirational homes for our clients.
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Co-founders of Design & Construction practice MANNA MADE, former 2x The Block contestants, current The Block Foreman and co-host of Healthy Homes Australia, Dan and Dani Reilly take us step by step through their dream build in a little slice of paradise on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula suitably named ‘Blairgowrie House’.
Armed with a combined 30 years of design and construction knowledge and experience behind them and a handful of expert guests, learn the realities of a build from the architectural building design and interior design processes right through to the nitty gritty construction details… plus everything in between.
With a low-tox and sustainable approach to the design and construction of ‘Blairgowrie House’, Dan and Dani share what was important to them in this project and the key things to consider with any building project.
About MANNA MADE
Established in 2016, MANNA MADE is a full-service design and construction practice, specialising in the delivery of high-end residential, major alterations, additions, and new builds. We are founded on decades of industry experience, proven expertise, and a passion for creating sophisticated and aspirational homes for our clients.
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We’re locking up! Blairgowrie House has officially hit the halfway mark. A builder's favourite part (or is it just Dan’s favourite part?) The clock is ticking to get everything right, including windows! They’re big and expensive, yet a fundamental element to any home. Dan and Dani talk us through their inspirations and decision-making process when choosing windows for Blairgowrie House, and Eugene Salerno from Element Windows breaks down the logistics of window systems and his company's involvement in the build.
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(02:00) The joys of hitting the lock-up stage.
(04:35) Welcoming Eugene Salerno from Element Windows.
(05:00) What are thermally broken windows?
(08:00) The aesthetic benefits of having no subsill on your windows.
(11:30) The importance of following protocol to save you in the long run and conducting your thermal assessment before preliminary quotes.
(15:30) The environmental, cost and time benefits of choosing a local window supplier.
(19:10) Eugene shares the sustainability practices of Element Windows.
(22:30) Dan’s favourite window in Blairgowrie House.
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