2025-05-12
Honouring tradition, embracing efficiency, and enhancing sustainability Round houses have been built for thousands of years across continents—from Mongolian gers (yurts) to African rondavels, from Celtic […]
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, […]
2025-02-14
As more builders turn to sustainable materials, hemp wool is gaining attention for its eco-friendly and insulating properties. But is it right for your next project? […]
2025-01-25
Los Angeles wildfires spark interest in adobe, natural building materials | Reuters As the devastating wildfires in California, particularly in the Los Angeles area, continue to […]
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 […]
2024-09-29
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 […]
2024-09-23
When it comes to upgrading or improving buildings, the debate often centers on renovations versus retrofits. Both approaches offer ways to enhance a structure, but they […]
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 […]
2024-06-26
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 […]
2024-05-10
What is a design brief? A brief, or a design brief, is a very common document that many architects, designers and even builders will ask you […]
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 […]
2023-10-19
How to manage water and natural materials In 2012 I was involved in one of the first ‘prototype’ earthship builds in Australia located in the lovely […]