Harmful chemicals (VOCs) to avoid when building & renovating
Harmful chemicals known as VOCs can be found in many commonly used DIY, building and renovation materials. Here’s what to look for and how to avoid using them in your home.
Waimataruru cross laminated timber house
Discovering Waimataruru – a sustainable cross laminated timber home by the sea.
Off Grid Oasis by Anderson Architecture
A striking off grid house in a remote area of Australia has been designed by Anderson Architecture to blend into nature, be self sufficient and bushfire proof.
7 best teak outdoor lounge ideas
There is no better timber for outdoors than teak. Used for boat decks for centuries, it is a stunning choice with golden hues or left to patina to silver.
Our top picks: best 25 prefab homes for 2023
Recent innovations in prefab construction mean you can have a sustainable home for lower cost, a fraction of the timeframe and with the oooh factor. Check these out..
Object of desire: organic, eco-conscious linen by Carlotta + Gee
Soak up the sustainable goodness of Aussie brand Carlotta + Gee who have an amazing range of lush, organic bedlinen and homewares.
Expert guide: buying a round dining table
Designer Tina Nettlefold gives her top tips for buying a round dining table plus our top 10 round dining tables for 2023.
Timber beam oasis in Melbourne
With striking angled timber beams, this sustainable and energy efficient oasis in Melbourne was designed by architects Green…
The Ripple House
The stunning sustainable Ripple House in Melbourne features a host of eco-friendly features including a soaring silver-top ash…
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7 stunning ways to add thermal mass to your eco home
Thermal mass is a great way to increase the energy efficiency of your…
The ultimate guide to sustainable interior design.
Choosing to live sustainably is the greatest thing we can do to personally…
Bluey’s Beach ‘4’ by Bourne Blue Architecture
A brief for simplicity, durability and authenticity led the design of this sustainable…
A cocoon of timber hovering over the bay
This is the kind of architecture that makes my heart sing. Designed by…
Shipping container house with vintage industrial vibe
Check out this sustainable shipping container house that you can rent on Airbnb – filled with cool vintage pieces and designed with an…
The owners of this shed home wanted sustainability 3 ways
This stunning barn-style shed home is on a large rural property on the rugged surf coast of Victoria, Australia. It’s success depended on…
Collingwood warehouse conversion by Di Mase Architects
Who hasn’t at some stage dreamt of living in a converted warehouse with huge timber beams, soaring ceilings, rustic concrete floors and colourful rugs scattered about?…
Corten architecture with colourful interiors in Melbourne
This dual occupancy townhouse in inner Melbourne was designed by Neil Architecture for two young families. The urban oasis is enjoyed behind high masonry boundary walls, with the…