How to live off the grid: the ultimate guide for beginners (2024)
In 2024 more people are looking to live off the grid than ever. Here’s our ultimate guide on how to do it by off gridder Logan Hailey.
Sisal carpet and rugs made from recycled plastic
We were excited to learn about Synsisal, a new sisal-look product that can be used in areas where…
Sustainable Beach House in Goolwa
This modest footprint, low budget, owner built, sustainable beach house in Goolwa, South Australia is an excellent case…
Best eco friendly flooring for your sustainable home (2024)
Our top 7 picks for stylish, eco friendly flooring made from renewable, recycled and durable materials.
Harmful chemicals (VOCs) to avoid when building & renovating
Harmful chemicals known as VOCs can be found in many commonly used DIY, building and renovation materials. Here’s…
Sustainable living: 57 ways to create an eco-friendly home
If you’re looking to create a more sustainable home, our ultimate checklist gives a room by room list of things you can do, starting today!
Tighes Hill Recycled House
Once a humble miner’s cottage, the Tighes Hill Recycled House in Newcastle, NSW, underwent a significant renovation and expansion, transforming into a much-loved two-storey family home. Owner-builder Matthew Wegner and his wife Alex turned to his architect sister Vanessa Wegner to help them reimagine the space.
The owners of this shed home wanted sustainability 3 ways
This stunning barn-style shed home is on a large rural property on the rugged surf coast of Victoria, Australia. It’s success depended on three things…
House among the Pohutukawa trees
If you squint a little you’ll spy an amazing house through the Pohutukawa trees. This is hands down one of my favourite homes to…
The 15 Best Australian made sofas (2023)
Australian made sofas (or sofas made in your country) are far superior environmentally than cheap imports destined for landfill. Check out our top 15 picks!
Shipping container house with vintage industrial vibe
Check out this sustainable shipping container house that you can rent on Airbnb – filled with cool vintage pieces and designed with an eclectic, industrial vibe by the clever Alicia Doyle at Ramble Interiors 😍
Object of Desire: Lindsay Wherrett’s hand made ceramic basins
Objects of Desire: ceramic basins hand made by Lindsay Wherrett in her Tasmanian studio. Sigh.
7 best teak outdoor lounge ideas
There is no better timber for outdoors than teak. Used for boat decks for centuries, it is a stunning choice with golden hues or left to patina to silver.
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7 stunning ways to add thermal mass to your eco home
Thermal mass is a great way to increase the energy efficiency of your…
The ultimate guide to sustainable interior design.
Choosing to live sustainably is the greatest thing we can do to personally…
Bluey’s Beach ‘4’ by Bourne Blue Architecture
A brief for simplicity, durability and authenticity led the design of this sustainable…
A cocoon of timber hovering over the bay
This is the kind of architecture that makes my heart sing. Designed by…
Hempcrete House in Lyonsville
Step inside this stunning owner-built hempcrete house in North-west of Melbourne – a case study in sustainable building and living with the hempcrete…
Timber beam oasis in Melbourne
With striking angled timber beams, this sustainable and energy efficient oasis in Melbourne was designed by architects Green Sheep Collective.
The 2012 Houses Awards: Smith house by David Boyle
This home designed by David Boyle Architect is a finalist in the 2012 Houses Awards under the category ‘House Alteration & Addition over 200sqm’. [photography by…
The Freshwater house: designed as a weathered timber crate
This beachside home at North Freshwater, with ocean views to North Head, was designed by Brewster Hjorth Architects for a family of five who wanted a…
