2025-07-28
Who says that you have to use conventional pre-fab materials with high carbon footprints in order to achieve passive house standards? Our friends over at Envirotecture […]
2025-07-07
When it comes to using natural materials in construction, fire safety is often one of the first concerns raised—especially in Australia’s bushfire-prone landscape. But member builder […]
2025-06-23
I’m excited to introduce Kirstie from Shelter Building Design, a highly experienced building designer specialising in sustainable, natural, and eco-friendly architecture. With a deep passion for […]
2025-03-02
Yes, you can build a living roof (green roof) in Australia, but you need to consider structural integrity, waterproofing, climate factors, and local regulations. While green […]
2024-12-03
Owning a home has long been considered a foundation for financial stability, security, and personal identity. For many, it’s a place of sanctuary—a space to build […]
2024-10-13
Embarking on the journey of building your own home in Australia can be a deeply rewarding experience. It offers the chance to tailor every detail to […]
2024-10-10
In an era of increasing environmental awareness and sustainability, our approach to handling resources is more crucial than ever. At the heart of this shift is […]
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 […]
2024-04-19
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 […]
2024-01-08
Forming part of the National Sustainable Living Festival coming up in February 2024, Natural Building Australia has launched a 4-session webinar series devoted to all things […]
2023-11-16
When we think about passive cooling what do we mean? In our previous blog we highlighted the principles of passive design which include orientation, insulation, shading, […]
2023-11-08
Much of our research and experience involves cold climates, but what about passive solar design for warmer or more humid areas? If you dive into most […]