Trial by fire House profiles

Trial by fire

20 May 2020

After a painstaking design process, this modest and energy-efficient modern beach shack survived a devastating bushfire on the New South Wales south coast.

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Right as rain House profiles

Right as rain

18 May 2020

Over several years, this Brisbane couple have renovated their home and ethical clothing studio to be space and resource efficient and able to weather Queensland’s storms.

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Gone boating House profiles

Gone boating

8 Apr 2020

Innovative eco-friendly composite materials and prefabricated construction are the hallmarks of this airy Queensland home, designed by a master boatbuilder.

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Local support House profiles

Local support

8 Apr 2020

A small, energy-efficient family home perched above NSW’s Kangaroo Valley prioritised the use of local materials and skills, contributing to community sustainability.

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Suburban beach house House profiles

Suburban beach house

8 Apr 2020

With standard materials, a modular design approach and careful attention to detail, this Canberra couple have created a high-performing family home that’s a haven in the suburbs.

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Naturally lovely House profiles

Naturally lovely

17 Mar 2020

Built with a focus on natural materials including hempcrete, this small home near Margaret River will provide a Perth couple with a comfortable, healthy, low-bills retirement.

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Into the woods House profiles

Into the woods

17 Mar 2020

This treechange home in central Victoria didn’t start off as a Passive House project, but evolved into one through close collaboration between the owners, architect and builder.

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A pretty pair House profiles

A pretty pair

24 Feb 2020

In inner Melbourne, a pair of dilapidated hundred-year-old townhouses was replaced with the best-practice 21st century version, with energy efficiency, recycled materials and neighbourhood connectedness firmly in mind.

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