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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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