Energy & appliances
Case study: Energy renovation
Retrofitting a 0.8 Star brick veneer unit to achieve an 8.4 Star rating proved to be a savvy investment in energy efficiency and better health.
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House profiles
A marriage of minds
This apartment in Sydney’s Potts Point demonstrates that the tiny house movement is not solely confined to houses.
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House profiles
Off-grid transformer
Set on a secluded site with ocean views, this off-grid house on the Hawaiian island of Maui demonstrates that a local size restriction needn’t get in the way of a functional, flexible, lovely home.
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House profiles
Model solar home
This house in Perth’s inner east – designed by Ben Mountford – provides a sustainable and efficient home for its recently retired owner.
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House profiles
Raising the barn
Retaining as much as possible of the existing mudbrick barn was key to this pet-friendly, low-maintenance budget build in central Victoria.
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House profiles
Fancy formwork
Made from hempcrete and second-hand materials, this expandable dwelling has become a dynamic home base for an active family and their friends.
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Tiny & Infill
Less is more
The owners of a tiny house, built using SIPs, are relishing the experience of living a life less ordinary.
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House profiles
Pitched perfect
Builder-designer Sally Wills specialises in compact housing, and her new home is an exemplar of affordable 7 Star construction.
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Renovation
Renovation automation
It is possible to transform an old house with its temperature extremes into a comfy 8.4 Star home – and with the latest home automation tools, you can continue making improvements that reduce energy bills too.
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Tiny & Infill
Collective wisdom
Subdividing her backyard to build a small-footprint house for herself has allowed Vicky Grosser to show how appropriate development can improve the sustainability and affordability of our cities.
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New build
In the saddle
Saddle Hill House is a comfortable and well-insulated family home, achieved through passive solar design and renewable energy.
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