17/03/2025
Australia has some of the largest homes in the world, and it’s costing us—financially, environmentally, and socially. Over the past few decades, our houses have ballooned […]
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21/02/2025
Exciting news for the building and construction industry in New South Wales! The state has officially added “Straw Panels” as an approved wall system in BASIX, […]
25/11/2024
Land can be one of the most expensive items in your budget when building your own natural/alternative home. You can always add on to your house, […]
01/11/2024
Earth Building Workshop for architecture students undertaken in NSW supported by University of Newcastle and the EBAA. In September, an Earth Building Elective for undergraduate […]
06/10/2024
Combining bamboo with cob can create sustainable, durable, and aesthetically pleasing structures. Here are some ideas for what you can build using this combination: Earth […]
29/09/2024
As the global push towards sustainability and eco-friendly living continues, natural homes are gaining popularity. However, when it comes to insurance, there may be unique challenges […]
16/09/2024
So you think you’d like to get more hands on with natural materials? You’re a bit handy, or not, and you’d like to get involved with […]
11/08/2024
Sustainable tourism aims to minimise negative impacts on the environment, society, and local economies while maximising benefits for host communities and travelers. It focuses on promoting […]
09/08/2024
One of the most common emails we receive asks “how do I get more practical experience so I can build my own home one day?” There […]
29/07/2024
Our friends over at Bamboo Creative Bali are excited to announce the launch of their Kickstarter campaign to fund Bamboo 4 Africa, an initiative created by […]
26/06/2024
The Building 4.0 showcase was held last week in Melbourne on June 19th and brought together industry, funders, universities and a range of professionals from across […]
19/04/2024
Over the weekend of the 6-7th of April Natural Building Australia brought together a variety of designers, architects, builders and natural materials professionals in a one-stop-shop […]