Natural Building Resources
In order to get building, you need the right tools. Here we will be uploading a range of free and paid resources that will cover a whole range of activities, building styles, planning and building tips and insights from the broader community to help you move towards where you want to go.
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Earthship Building
in Australia
Online Course
A practical introduction to Earthship design and construction in Australia, exploring performance, materials, systems and real-world application through hands-on experience and built examples.
Includes:
- 3x 1.5hr Videos
- Australian & International Case Studies
- Industry Resources
$50.00 AUD
Presented by:
Dr Martin Freney (Earthship EcoHomes)
Dr Rachel Goldlust (Natural Building Australia)
This course provides a practical introduction to Earthship building within the Australian context, drawing on real-world experience, built projects and on-site insights.
Rather than presenting Earthships as a fixed model, the series explores how Earthship principles can be adapted to suit Australian climates, materials, regulatory frameworks and construction realities. Across three focused sessions, you’ll gain a grounded understanding of how these systems work — including thermal performance, water and energy systems, material use and construction processes.
The course also addresses the challenges of approvals, site conditions and project delivery, offering an honest perspective on what’s involved in building an Earthship in Australia.
Designed for owner-builders, designers and practitioners, this course provides a clear and practical foundation for anyone considering Earthship construction or seeking to understand its relevance within broader natural building approaches.
Video 1 | Origins & Fundamentals
An overview of Earthship projects across Australia and New Zealand, including design processes, build timelines and regulatory challenges. This session also traces the origins of Earthship Australia and its evolution across early projects.
Video 2 | Systems & Performance
A practical look at planning and approval pathways for Earthships in Australia, including early permit experiences, lifecycle data and thermal performance insights, alongside case studies from Australia and New Zealand.
Video 3 | Building an Earthship
An overview of recent Earthship projects across Australia, including construction processes, thermal modelling and community-led builds. Explores real-world challenges such as humidity, mechanisation and collaborative construction approaches.
Natural Building Codes
A short video explaining the planning codes and regulations for strawbale, adobe and some clay work from faircompanies.com.