House profiles
Light touch, high impact
No extension for this modest Queenslander, just a low-budget reconfiguration for extra light and air.
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Colour burst
Jenny Edwards and her partner David employed a series of small interventions to turn their tired Canberra apartment into a vibrant, joy-filled forever home.
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Retro-fit
A minimal-intervention rejuvenation of a 1970s apartment block in inner-city Melbourne provides an appealing alternative to demolition and rebuilding.
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Third life
A reuse project from the start, a cottage relocated to an Orange property years ago has had a comprehensive retrofit to Passive House standard – and what a result.
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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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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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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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A home for generations
With a modest extension and smart upgrades, this Canberra home is now far more comfortable and ready to evolve with the family’s needs.
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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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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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