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At home with hemp
This family home in central Victoria makes the most of the beauty and thermal properties of hempcrete, to satisfying effect.
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Building community
This new co-housing development boasts twelve high-performance hempcrete homes, all over 8.5 Stars, and a host of shared facilities – all without breaking the bank.
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Elegant infill
Careful orientation, spaces with double functions, and plenty of storage combine to ensure this family home on a subdivided Brisbane block feels larger than it is.
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Paying it forward
Having learned from the shortcomings of their first home build, the Whittall family engaged TS4 Living to design and build a high-performing sustainable home that would work for them for the long term.
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Outside the box
A Melbourne home pushes the boundaries of Passive House design, employing prefab panel construction to help break away from the typical boxy form to capture views and sunlight on a tricky site.
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Inside Mark Clayton's sustainable house!
Mark Clayton recently built a sustainable home in Glanville and shows you around his house to explain some of the simple things he has implemented to make the house more environmentally friendly. As a Sustainable Design Architect, he knows his stuff and will share some simple tips with you.
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Sanctuary 48 out now: Sustainable House Day special
The new issue of Sanctuary showcases some of Australia's most interesting sustainable homes, many of which are open for visits on Sustainable House Day, 15 September. We also explore forward-thinking playspace design, give you a guide to finding a green builder, and present a new feature, 'On the drawing board', with architect Matt Elkan.
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Welcome to our new Sanctuary editor, Anna
We are excited to welcome Sanctuary's new managing editor, specialist sustainable design writer Anna Cumming.
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Design workshop
Design workshop: Connecting indoors and out
Libby Kartzoff and her husband Gary Fry are planning a renovation of their 1950s home on the mid-north coast of New South Wales.
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Open your sustainable home
Throw open your doors to the public and inspire others on Sustainable House Day, Sunday September 15.
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On the drawing board
On the drawing board: Of lovable, well-made things
Inaugurating our new series On the drawing board, architect Matt Elkan muses about beauty and quality in the built environment, how they contribute to longevity, and how an appreciation of both has informed his recent work.
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Ideas & Advice
Green builders: How to choose the right person to construct your home
To turn a great design into a high-performing sustainable house, you need the right builder. Jenny Edwards explains where to look and what to ask.
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House profiles
At home with hemp
This family home in central Victoria makes the most of the beauty and thermal properties of hempcrete, to satisfying effect.
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Inside the war on construction waste
Deconstructing buildings to salvage materials is less common than demolition for landfill – but could this be about to change?
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Lessons learnt
Five years ago we featured a house in the Currumbin Ecovillage on the Gold Coast that was designed using three pavilions to accommodate two households in a co-housing arrangement. How is their experiment evolving? We revisit to find out.
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Get the most from your solar PV for summer cooling
Cooling your house using your rooftop solar system requires a bit of thought and planning, but when you get it right, the savings can be well worth it.
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Shacking up
A compact, versatile and functional home on the New South Wales mid-north coast makes the most of recycled and reclaimed materials to create a cabin-like feel.
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House profiles
Elegant infill
Careful orientation, spaces with double functions, and plenty of storage combine to ensure this family home on a subdivided Brisbane block feels larger than it is.
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House profiles
At home with hemp
This family home in central Victoria makes the most of the beauty and thermal properties of hempcrete, to satisfying effect.
Read more