Our Insights series takes you inside the M2 Haus approach, from planning and performance to sustainability and innovation. Learn how we build homes that balance design, comfort, and long-term value.
In the lush climate of Port Macquarie and the Mid North Coast, generally, how your home is oriented - north, east, south or west - can profoundly impact its year-round comfort, energy performance, and architectural experience. Orientation is a strategic decision aligned with ...
If you're planning a new home or a renovation, you may have heard that your choice of roof colour could be subject to more than just personal taste. Across New South Wales, roof colour is part of a bigger conversation about sustainability, thermal performance, and long-term comf...
Is it the right time to create your future home? Here’s how to tell. At M2 Haus, we meet many clients at a pivotal moment, one that blends aspiration with pragmatism. They're not just dreaming of a new home. They’re preparing to build one that reflects their values, lifesty...
Bathrooms are often underestimated in the architecture of a home. Yet for many M2 Haus clients - those building with intent, clarity, and longevity in mind - the bathroom becomes a defining space: a daily retreat, a functional masterpiece, and a subtle expression of design phi...
On the Mid North Coast, some of the most beautiful, tranquil sites near creeks, rivers, and coastal inlets also come with a catch: they’re flood-affected. For many, that might sound like a deal-breaker. For us at M2 Haus, it’s a design challenge worth leaning into. Because ...
If you’ve built or renovated a home in a bushfire-prone area like Port Macquarie’s Lake Innes or Thrumster, you already understand the importance of durable design and smart siting. But design alone isn’t enough, performance depends on ongoing care. At M2 Haus, we deliver...
If you’re planning a custom home or renovation, you’ve probably come across the terms Development Application (DA) and Construction Certificate (CC) . They’re essential approvals in the NSW building process, but they can be confusing and misunderstood. At M2 Haus, we kno...
There’s something pretty special about coastal living. The light, the breeze, the views – it all feels a bit like a permanent holiday. No wonder Port Macquarie is such a popular spot to build or renovate a dream home. But let’s be honest: beachside living isn’t always sm...
There’s something deeply calming about a home nestled amongst trees. The filtered light, the sounds of birdsong, the feeling of privacy, it creates a kind of quiet luxury that’s hard to replicate anywhere else. Designing a tree home, though, comes with considerations. At M2...
There’s something deeply special about an old farmhouse. Maybe it’s the way the morning light moves across a timber floor that’s held decades of stories. Or the sense of permanence in stone walls that have weathered generations of storms. When we renovate these homes at M2...
Building your own home is exciting—but it can also be overwhelming, especially when it comes to the budget. You start to think about ‘How much should I spend?’ ‘What should I spend it on?’ And ‘How do I avoid nasty surprises?’ They are all valid questions...
In a place like Port Macquarie, where lifestyle and business often go hand in hand, the buildings we create need to do more than look good, they need to work hard in the background, every day. At M2 Haus, we’ve brought our commitment to performance and quality from performi...
By Mathias, Builder & Founder, M2 Haus At M2 Haus, we don't just build homes, we shape experiences that last for generations. Every project we undertake follows a four-phase methodology : Planning. Performance. Sustainability. Building. It's a rhythm we've refined over y...
When you imagine your dream home, windows might not be the first detail you consider. But for us at M2 Haus, they’re one of the most important design decisions you’ll make.
Because great windows don’t just frame your view, they shape how your home feels to live in. Th...
When it comes to building or renovating, one thing matters above all else: clear and reliable communication. At M2 Haus, transparency is central to our philosophy, which is exactly why we use the Wunderbuild app for our project management.
Why Project Management Mat...
By Mathias Blume, Founder of M2 Haus Living and building on the Mid North Coast of NSW means engaging with a landscape that is both stunning and technically demanding. The coastal climate, humidity, salt air, and varied terrain all require a building approach that goes beyond...
By Mathias, Builder & Founder, M2 Haus When I was fifteen, I stood on a job site for the first time. It was cold. Grey. The kind of morning where the tools feel like metal bricks in your hand. My supervisor, stern, silent, handed me a broom. “Watch. Listen. Learn,” he...
