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Sanctuary magazine’s COVID-19 update

This is an unsettling and uncertain time for all of us. We hope all our readers are staying safe and comfortable as possible.

Sanctuary 50 out now: 15 years of sustainable design

Welcome to our 50th issue! Take a look at the past and future of sustainable and beautiful Australian design.

Shaping Sanctuary: Editors in profile

Over the years since its launch in 2005, Sanctuary has flourished under the leadership of a formidable lineup of editors.

Lighting up Timor-Leste

In off-grid rural areas of Timor-Leste, solar energy is often the only electrical option to facilitate the provision of essential services. Electricity provides light to study for exams or to deliver a baby at night, power to recharge phones and operate computers and printers, and energy for record-keeping and printing educational materials.

Sanctuary 49 out now: Backyard builds special

Coming soon! Sanctuary 49 showcases some of Australia’s most inspiring backyard studios, clever infill and brilliant compact spaces. 

Welcome to our new Sanctuary editor, Anna

We are excited to welcome Sanctuary's new managing editor, specialist sustainable design writer Anna Cumming.

Sanctuary 48 out now: Sustainable House Day special

The new issue of Sanctuary showcases some of Australia's most interesting sustainable homes, many of which are open for visits on Sustainable House Day, 15 September. We also explore forward-thinking playspace design, give you a guide to finding a green builder, and present a new feature, 'On the drawing board', with architect Matt Elkan.

Sanctuary 47: sustainable materials

The new issue of Sanctuary magazine focuses on healthy and environmentally sustainable material choices, including cladding.

Farewell the fabulous Kulja

After almost three and a half years at the helm of Sanctuary magazine, we bid farewell to managing editor Kulja Coulston.