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 […]
2023-09-07
Natural Building Conferences: Why aren’t we doing more of them? If you pick up any old copy of The Owner Builder Magazine, Earth Garden or even […]
2023-08-16
Building regulations, insurance and finance for natural builds. How passive solar design and the use of natural materials fits within the National Construction Code is a […]
2023-08-13
Passive House design You may have started to hear the term Passive House turn up on television and in architectural design articles and be wondering what’s […]
2023-07-18
Natural building materials and the National Construction Code (NCC) There has long been tension between the lived experience and knowledge of those who have lived in […]