Josh’s house and garden

Behind 10 Star Josh’s House is a productive, water smart and shade-giving garden—and you can find the plans online, writes Jacinta Cleary.

At home with water efficiency

Eva Matthews looks at the gadgets, habits and tools that can help you make the most of our precious water.

From earth, cans and tyres: Earthship Ironbark

It took a few years, but Australia's first permitted earthship has set sail in its new life as B&B accommodation, and as a living laboratory. Owner-builder Martin Freney describes the voyage so far.

Twelve of the best modular and prefab creations

This article from 2015 is the first in our series of articles following the development of the modular and prefab construction sector in Australia.

The Greeny Flat experiment – Small-scale, sustainable, affordable

Andy Lemann shares the principles, materials, results and lessons learnt in building a low-cost, high-efficiency home. Seven months into a one-year trial, the outcomes are promising.

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Economics of water-saving technology

Water bills have increased considerably in Victoria. As the price of mains water goes up, there is an incentive for people to install more efficient water technology in their home.

Off-grid living in the Adelaide Hills

With its own electricity and water supply this Adelaide Hills home demonstrates modern off-grid living.

ReNew Issue 125

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Water saving ways

Water saving doesn't have to be expensive or difficult. We review the best practices and latest technologies to help save water around the home.

Earthships land in northern NSW

Earthships - the ‘radically sustainable’ homes designed by American architect Michael Reynolds – are made from recycled materials and use passive solar design. We caught up with Duuvy Jester from northern NSW to chat about building these energy efficient homes.

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