In focus
Inside the war on construction waste
Deconstructing buildings to salvage materials is less common than demolition for landfill – but could this be about to change?
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Lessons learnt
Five years ago we featured a house in the Currumbin Ecovillage on the Gold Coast that was designed using three pavilions to accommodate two households in a co-housing arrangement. How is their experiment evolving? We revisit to find out.
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Get the most from your solar PV for summer cooling
Cooling your house using your rooftop solar system requires a bit of thought and planning, but when you get it right, the savings can be well worth it.
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In focus
Price is right: Is the market finally ready for energy-efficient design?
At Sanctuary we often hear from people struggling to build energy-efficient homes, without paying through the nose. We quiz trailblazing businesses on how they are delivering quality at affordable prices, and what they’re doing that’s different to the rest.
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Star-stuck? How to make the most of house energy ratings
House energy ratings are critically important for improving the quality and comfort of Australian homes – and yet many of us don’t really understand them. We look at the way ratings work in practice and how to interpret their documentation.
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Energy & appliances
Solar sizing latest: ‘Go big’ with your PV system
Wondering what size solar photovoltaic system to install? The latest ATA modelling shows that bigger is better, even if you don’t use much electricity.
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In focus
Build without skip bins
Owner-builder Greg O’Byrne found he could all but eliminate landfill and even went without a skip bin when constructing his sustainable home.
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Prefab performers: 16 of the top rating modular and prefabricated homes
We look at the latest developments in prefabricated and modular design & construction in Australia and New Zealand.
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The makings of a sustainable renovation
We present you with our top eight design considerations along with real-world profiles that show just how good renovated homes can be.
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Composite benefits: When are SIPs the right choice?
Many households now factor construction time and expected energy bills into their project bottom line. Could structural insulated panels be an answer to lowering them both?
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Outdoors
Sustainable stays
Make your next getaway a stay in an eco home and pick up valuable ideas for your own green renovation or build.
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