Sanctuary Issue 72
Special feature
Two decades of sustainable living with style
Happy anniversary to us! We’re celebrating 20 years of Sanctuary: bringing you the best in Australian sustainable design since our very first issue back in 2005.
House profiles
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.
On the bright side
When their original plans fell through, Kari and Tom started their design and build process again. The outcome was better than they had imagined.
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.
The functional aesthetic
In Adelaide, an interior designer does much more with less to create her own considered and sustainable family home.
Practically perfect
This pragmatic renovation of a classic Canberra duplex included an interior revamp and north-facing extension.
Ideas & advice
On the drawing board: Going the distance
Melanie and Trevor decided to stay put for their retirement, building a high-performing Passive House in their backyard. Melanie explains how it happened.
Bricolage House: A true winner
With the next True Zero Carbon Challenge underway, Danielle Johnston sits down with the 2024 national award winners to discuss their outstanding design.
Green getaways
Cutting through the greenwashing and finding truly sustainable holiday accommodation is getting easier.
Mini profiles: Four of the best
We profile a handful of our favourite sustainable stays around the country. Happy holidays!
Design Workshop: Rejig for family life
Dwayne and Megan’s 1980s Perth home has an awkward layout and doesn’t offer space for a connected family life; architect Matt Delroy-Carr offers some solutions.
Outdoors: Plot twists
Jacqui Hagen chatted to renowned plant practitioner Jac Semmler about why experimentation belongs in every garden.
