Maurice Lake has a rich, multi-skilled background in all traditional building trades and a keen interest in technological advancements. Having been born into a family deeply rooted in construction with a builder-developer father, his passion was cultivated from a young age. Through experiences as both a builder and client, Maurice observed the inefficiencies, complexities and safety issues inherent in current construction systems. Driven by a commitment to environmental sustainability, he sought a more efficient and sustainable building approach to meet the global demand for ‘greener’ energy-efficient housing.

Over 15 years, he explored various iterations of prefabricated and modular designs, ultimately leading him to develop Buildonix® - a world-first Lego-like building model comprised of pre-made sustainable components that can be interlocked into a home, quickly and on-site. This revolutionary concept combines complete digital integration and inherent sustainability practices. Envisioning a future of industry characterised by speed, simplicity, logic, sustainability and global participation, he aims to transform not only how we build but also how we live. Maurice has a vision that all Australians should be able to have a home and roof over their head – and securing a reliable and durable home should be an achievable dream.

His innovative Buildonix® model includes the following features, which can cut building time significantly for builders and anyone with a white card – it's unimpacted by ongoing materials and labour shortages:
•    Fast for builders to assemble
•    Assembled on-site 
•    Durable and safe
•    No waste
•    No noise
•    Adaptable – homeowners can start small and expand or downsize
•    Made using sustainable components – which can be repurposed again and again
•    Easy to transport – components pack away easily in boxes (no cranes or other heavy equipment required in transport or assembly)
•    Lego-like components can be assembled into a home, studio, granny flat and more