House profiles
Surprise package
From the street, there is little to hint at the transformation that turned this Canberra ugly duckling into a swan.
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Proof positive
Veteran of an owner-built, deep green backyard flat project in Mittagong, NSW, Andy Lemann applied his learning to the main house, retrofitting it for much improved energy efficiency.
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High water haven
Stealing a march on the next Brisbane flood event, the renovation and downstairs fitout of Marion and Daniel’s Queenslander incorporates innovative flood-resilient design features.
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House profiles
Conversation between eras
The renovation of this heritage-listed Melbourne cottage perfectly blends the way things were done then and the way we can choose to live now, celebrating history while embracing modern, energy-efficient design and connection to community.
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Talking shop
With determination and creative intervention, this heritage Adelaide shopfront and its poorly conceived 1970s extension were salvaged, restored and transformed into a light-filled, comfortable modern home.
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Keeping the cottage
A renovation and small extension brings home the benefits of passive solar design for this Wollongong family.
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Novel solution
This modest bungalow in Adelaide has been transformed by a compact loft extension and renovation that introduces natural light and sun for the first time in its history.
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Renovated delight
This family’s desire for a rich indoor-outdoor lifestyle and love of recycled and reclaimed materials characterise their sustainable renovation in Launceston, Tasmania.
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Less, not excess
A small, smart Sydney renovation uses energy modelling to fine-tune the design and make the most of limited space.
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Renovation
Urban lifecycle
Sustainably sourced materials meet passive solar design in this custom renovation and extension of a period Melbourne cottage.
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Renovation
From fibro to fabulous
Often poor performing and riddled with asbestos, is Australia’s ubiquitous fibro shack worth keeping? These two families on opposite sides of the country said yes, opting for renovations and extensions that vastly improved the liveability of their humble homes.
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