Sustainable Beach House in Goolwa
This modest footprint, low budget, owner built, sustainable beach house in Goolwa, South Australia is an excellent case study in accessible sustainable design. Building designer Rogier Voorhoeve owner built the home with his 21 year old son, using recycled materials and incorporating a range of sustainable design features on a modest budget of just $260,000 (AUD)..
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 what to look for and how to avoid using them in your home.
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.
Our top picks: best 25 prefab homes for 2023
Recent innovations in prefab construction mean you can have a sustainable home for lower cost, a fraction of the timeframe and with the oooh factor. Check these out..
Object of desire: organic, eco-conscious linen by Carlotta + Gee
Soak up the sustainable goodness of Aussie brand Carlotta + Gee who have an amazing range of lush, organic bedlinen and homewares.
Expert guide: buying a round dining table
Designer Tina Nettlefold gives her top tips for buying a round dining table plus our top 10 round dining tables for 2023.
Hempcrete House in Lyonsville
Step inside this stunning owner-built hempcrete house in North-west of Melbourne – a case study in sustainable building…
Timber beam oasis in Melbourne
With striking angled timber beams, this sustainable and energy efficient oasis in Melbourne was designed by architects Green…
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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…
Waimataruru cross laminated timber house
Discovering Waimataruru – a sustainable cross laminated timber home by the sea.
Off Grid Oasis by Anderson Architecture
A striking off grid house in a remote area of Australia has been designed by Anderson Architecture to blend into nature, be self…
Classic modern pavilion in Boulder, Colorado
“No home we’ve ever done has gotten as many comments as this one,” says Boulder-based architecture firm Arch11’s founding principal E.J. Meade. “We’re getting queries from…
Corten architecture with colourful interiors in Melbourne
This dual occupancy townhouse in inner Melbourne was designed by Neil Architecture for two young families. The urban oasis is enjoyed behind high masonry boundary walls, with the…
