2025-10-27
October 2025 | By Klara Marosszeky Over the past few weeks, I’ve been chasing up some concerns around the misuse of the “Made in Australia” logo […]
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2025-10-20
As more Australians explore natural building materials for sustainability, health, and comfort, hempcrete has become a standout option. Most of the stories we hear are about […]
2025-10-13
For thousands of years, humans have used fire not just for warmth, but as a central pillar of our food systems. While the stovetops and ovens […]
2025-10-06
Nestled among the rolling hills and eucalyptus trees of Eltham, Victoria, Montsalvat is more than just a historic artists’ colony — it’s a living testament to […]
2025-09-22
One of the most common concerns about natural building is whether materials like straw, hemp, or cob will attract rodents and pests. It’s a fair question—but […]
2025-09-14
Thankfully we are living in an era where architecture that is increasingly unsustainable, digital, fast-paced, and disconnected to nature is coming into question. The Earth Building […]
2025-09-10
In August and September 2025, the Australian Passivhaus Association (APA) launched its inaugural Passivhaus Incubator Course, a transformative initiative aimed at equipping public servants with the […]
2025-09-08
Rammed earth is gaining fresh momentum in Australia as a sustainable, durable, and visually striking building method. Though not yet formally codified in the National Construction […]
2025-09-04
As Australia faces increasingly extreme weather patterns and escalating concerns around sustainable development, there’s been a quiet resurgence in one of humanity’s oldest construction techniques — […]
2025-08-31
As climate concerns intensify, architects and builders across Australia are seeking materials that not only perform well but also tread lightly on the planet. There’s long […]
2025-08-29
Natural building methods consist of an array of construction techniques that rely on locally sourced, largely unprocessed materials. These approaches are rooted in indigenous practices and […]
2025-08-18
In a world where building materials are increasingly synthetic, sealed, and short-lived, lime render offers a grounded alternative—natural, breathable, and time-tested. More than just a finish, […]