House profiles
Dream home redefined
Morgan and Duncan swapped their big suburban new-build for a ‘renovator’s dream’ weatherboard cottage, bringing it up to modern standards for comfort.
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Sanctuary 75 out now: Renovation & retrofit special
Bring on the retrofit revolution! In Sanctuary 75, we turn the spotlight on renovations and retrofits, for eco homes without starting over.
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House profiles
Sustainable House Day 2026
Once a year, hundreds of people across Australia open their doors and share what they’ve learned about making their homes more comfortable, affordable and climate-ready.
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House profiles
Retro-fit
A minimal-intervention rejuvenation of a 1970s apartment block in inner-city Melbourne provides an appealing alternative to demolition and rebuilding.
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House profiles
Third life
A reuse project from the start, a cottage relocated to an Orange property years ago has had a comprehensive retrofit to Passive House standard – and what a result.
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Interiors
Beating airborne pollution at home
Healthy indoor air can be compromised by particulate matter and volatile organic compounds. Rachel Rose explains what they are and how to minimise their impact.
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House profiles
Sound garden
Di’s cherished backyard music studio made way for a stylish new small dwelling, reusing many of its materials.
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