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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Coastal calm
Prefabrication and a resolutely simple design were key to the realisation of this elegant, flexible-use backyard studio with beautiful ocean views.
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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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Sustainable House Day 2026: Come on in
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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Fresh face
Panelised prefab construction was the answer for this Melbourne dwelling on a block with tricky access and mature trees.
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Frugal & flexible
This Perth residence combines prefab efficiency with flexible dual occupancy, all on a budget.
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Fabulous indeed
Kate and Jonathan brought their retirement vision to life with a modular home that they optimised for sustainability.
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Project home to Passive House
Sarah and Shane’s initially modest home refresh project was upgraded to a full Passive House retrofit, with stellar results.
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Four of the best sustainable stays
Cutting through the greenwashing and finding truly sustainable holiday accommodation is getting easier. Here, we profile a handful of our favourite sustainable stays around the country.
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Sweet spot
This Brisbane architect’s home is an exemplary demonstration that a 140-year-old house can be brought into the 21st century in style.
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On the bright side
When their original plans fell through, Kari and Tom started their design and build process again. Luckily, the outcome was better than they had imagined.
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