“Should we just knock it down and start again?” is regularly how a conversation with new clients begins. There’s no magic answer but this handy guide walks homeowners through the decision-making process.

The benefits of passive house are well-known but the costs remain a mystery to many. This paper digs deep and gives answers…

See Talina Edwards present at the Natural Building Australia tent, where there are talks about sustainable housing all weekend long.

During the interview, Talina and Andy discuss their recent success in a carbon focused design competition, shedding light on the complex relationship between operational and embodied carbon. Their primary focus lies in creating net-zero homes that are equitable, affordable, and conducive to a healthy lifestyle while shaping a future where sustainable homes are accessible to all.

In a quiet street in Sydney's northern suburbs stands New South Wales' first Passivhaus Premium certified building. The residential home is the result of more than five years of painstaking research and planning by a family determined to future-proof its investment against climate change. By Sean McGowan

This high-performing Sydney home employs a site-specific design that breaks out of the typical Passivhaus box while still achieving the energy efficiency and renewable energy requirements.

A “passive house” design means you can step back and let your home do the work to keep you comfortable. This type of build is gaining momentum in Australia, favoured for its energy efficiency and consistent interior temperature. Come heatwave or wintry blast, it’ll be remarkably pleasant inside

In this edition, we explore the best material choices for bushfire-prone areas, comparing ModWood and concrete for heat retention and reflection.

Australians still have the biggest houses in the world, and NSW has the biggest houses in Australia. That trend may have peaked and is starting to turn downward again, but size is still