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From dated to delightful
Reclaimed timber infuses character and warmth into a 1970s Canberra townhouse, and thoughtful design choices make it more functional for day-to-day living.
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On the money
With just $58,000, Rob retrofitted his 1970s Melbourne unit for far greater comfort and energy efficiency, learning a lot along the way.
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New beginnings
Catherine’s new hempcrete home in the Witchcliffe Ecovillage, south of Perth, offers her much more than simply a place to live.
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Greenhouse spectacular
This Passive House is comfortable throughout Canberra’s often extreme seasons, and has a greenhouse attached for year-round gardening.
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Like a charm
A smart renovation vastly improved functionality and sustainability in this small Melbourne home, keeping within the original footprint and retaining the cute period character.
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Red brick reno
After years of gradual upgrades, this leaky brick cottage in Central Victoria is now an exemplar of comfortable, efficient, low-bills living.
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Small luxuries
This minimalist apartment renovation near Brisbane’s waterfront provides the efficiency of small-space living with some classy touches.
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Ahead of the field
An adventure-loving couple have converted an old horse stable in Fremantle into a charming, compact and high-performing home.
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Airy flair
A minimalist renovation to their 1970s Queenslander unlocked natural ventilation, energy efficiency and more useable space for this Cairns family.
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Pretty in pink
This subtropical home challenges the status quo – and not just with its colour scheme.
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Mini homestead
A small off-grid home in rural Victoria, built to a simple floor plan.
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