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Second hand tiny homes for sale NSW, QLD and VIC

Erin Stone — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 19:06:49 +0000

Unless you have heaps of spare cash I’d be looking to buy a second hand tiny home. It’s similar to buying a new car. As soon as it leaves the show room it drops in value even when it’s in perfect condition. On this page you’ll find many great buys for second hand tiny homes ... Read more

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Best Rainwater Tanks (2025 Buyers Guide)

Erin Stone — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 07:19:00 +0000

Need to store water for your garden? Struggling to store enough rainwater for your garden in the winter months? Reusing rainwater in your garden is highly recommended as it offers a great way to be environmentally friendly with minimal effort and provides your plants with the best hydration possible. Rainwater tanks come in a variety ... Read more

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Tiny Houses Victoria For Sale (Buyers Guide)

Erin Stone — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 17:10:16 +0000

So, you live in Victoria and want to buy a tiny home? The tiny homes Australian movement has been gaining serious momentum in recent years, and for good reason. The average Victorian mortgage is $560,096, and rental coasts in regional Victoria are increasing annually. Combine this with the high ongoing cost of living, and it ... Read more

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Best Tiny House Trailer in Australia (Buyers Guide)

Erin Stone — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 15:18:27 +0000

Deciding on a tiny house trailer is arguably one of the most important steps of your tiny home journey. The trailer is not only the foundation of your tiny home but also your means of transporting the tiny home from one destination to the next, so strength, reliability, and the use of high-quality materials are ... Read more

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Best Modular Homes Perth (Buyers Guide)

Erin Stone — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 14:33:49 +0000

Modular homes are becoming increasingly popular due to their quick installation and low price. Modular homes have come a long way in recent years, with many builders offering innovative and modern designs using environmentally friendly materials to create your dream home. This roundup covers everything you need to know about modular homes, including the pros ... Read more

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Best Tiny Homes in Australia (Buyers Guide)

Erin Stone — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 13:44:22 +0000

They say good things come in small packages, and this definitely applies to tiny homes. If you’re thinking about a tree-change to get out of the hustle and bustle of the city, or simply want to downsize your living quarters, a tiny home may just be what you’re looking for. The tiny home trend has ... Read more

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Pod homes in Australia | Which designs are best?

Erin Stone — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 20:25:14 +0000

Us Aussies have always had a thing for little prefabricated homes. We affectionately named them dongas after the Second World War. Then, we were enthralled when The Castle‘s Darryl Kerrigan dragged a kit home up to Bonnie Doon and assembled his own holiday house. He just made it sound so easy… Pod homes have been ... Read more

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Bana Yirriji Art & Cultural Centre

Erin Stone — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 20:13:33 +0000

Key Fact Art gallery, workshop and café with a trade training kitchen Spatial design evolved in conjunction with the community Good shading in the eastern and western areas for comfortable outdoor space that is well-used and integrated Project Data Location: Wujal Wujal nr Cooktown, QLD, AustraliaYear completed: 2012 You can check out the Cairns Convention ... Read more

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Cairns Convention Centre

Erin Stone — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 19:20:04 +0000

Key Facts Australia’s first environmentally planned public building Recent refurbishments keep it at the forefront of environmental operation of world class public facilities It has won many awards for its energy and resource conservation features including the first ever European Incentive & Business Travel Meetings environmental award Project Data Location: Corner Wharf & Sheridan Streets, ... Read more

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‘Alkira’ The Stamp House

Erin Stone — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 18:59:56 +0000

Key Facts The project re-introduces the surrounding native wetland environment Massive cantilevers mitigate impact from potential flooding and cyclones Materials are chosen for long life cycle efficiency and properties to deal with the harsh, corrosive wet tropical environment “Off the grid” and carbon neutral in operation Project Data Location: Daintree, QLD, AustraliaYear completed: 2013 Another ... Read more

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Is It Illegal to Live Off the Grid in Australia?

Erin Stone — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 18:06:30 +0000

Off-grid living is on the rise. As the effects of climate change become more visible and more people take an active interest in the fate of our planet, an increasing number of Australians are trying to live sustainably. And for many homeowners, the path to sustainable living has taken them off the grid. Living off ... Read more

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Off the Grid Homes in Australia [3 of the Most Unique Designs]

Erin Stone — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 17:12:56 +0000

As the demand for sustainable housing in Australia increases, a growing number of people are turning to off-grid living. The grid is the central provision of utilities such as water, electricity and waste disposal that many of us take for granted. In most cases our homes are already ‘plugged in’ and we simply pick our ... Read more

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Australian Modular Homes [Prices and Floor Plans]

Erin Stone — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:25:44 +0000

What is a modular house? It’s a house that has been built in a factory, transported to its final location, and assembled on-site. Its sections are constructed in a controlled environment before being set down atop permanent foundations somewhere else. The way modular homes are built and then assembled means they can be completed more ... Read more

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Sustainable Houses and How People are Making their Homes Self Sufficient

Erin Stone — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 12:49:33 +0000

Sustainable houses are designed in a way that minimises their environmental impact. By building them from eco-friendly materials, reducing waste during the construction process and making their energy and water usage more efficient, it’s possible to create a home that produces a significantly smaller carbon footprint over the course of its lifetime. The benefits of ... Read more

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