2025-04-21
Building with Earth: Insights from the 2025 EBAA Conference Earlier this April, I had the pleasure of attending the Earth Building Association of Australia (EBAA) Conference, […]
2025-03-17
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 […]
2025-02-21
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, […]
2024-11-25
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, […]
2024-11-01
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 […]
2024-10-06
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 […]
2024-09-29
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 […]
2024-09-16
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 […]
2024-08-11
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 […]
2024-08-09
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 […]
2024-07-29
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 […]
2024-06-26
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 […]