The Build Exchange
Connecting Hands, Skills & Projects
Natural building thrives on community — people sharing their skills, labour, and passion to bring sustainable homes and spaces to life. The Build Exchange connects builders, makers, and dreamers across Australia to find each other, share opportunities, and keep the craft alive. Whether you’re looking for skilled help on your next project, or seeking hands-on experience in the field, this is where we meet.
Seeking Hands
Find Help for Your Project
Got a build underway and need an extra pair of hands? Looking for someone experienced in cob, strawbale, or natural plastering?
Post your project here to reach passionate, skilled, and emerging natural builders ready to get involved.
Every project helps keep the natural building movement alive — invite others to learn, share, and grow alongside your work.
Post a Project
Listing Tips:
- Login to your Members account, add a new “Event Listing” and select category: Seeking Hands.
- Include details like your location, project type, dates, and whether you’re offering paid, exchange, or volunteer opportunities.
Not a member yet?
Hands for Hire
Find Work & Opportunities
Are you a natural builder, labourer, or learner looking for your next opportunity?
List your skills, interests, and availability to be discovered by projects seeking help around Australia.
Whether you’re starting out or seasoned on the tools, there’s a place for every pair of hands in the natural building community.
Create Your Profile
Listing Tips:
- Login to your Members account, add a new “Directory Listing” and select category: Hands for Hire.
- Share your skills (e.g. carpentry, clay plasters, earthbag), your location, and what kind of work or experience you’re seeking.
