This home (under construction) is at Leeton, NSW, in the heart of warm temperate semi arid climate. Summer is hot (maximum 450C) and winter is cold (minimum -30C). The Brief We are a couple in their early 40s with three...

Certified Passive House is gaining traction in Australia, especially with sustainable designers and builders. But why are people embracing a voluntary building standard, and what does it offer that passive solar design does not?

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Making sustainable design glamourous, in the 10 Star Home by The Sociable Weaver and Clare Cousins Architects in Cape Paterson.

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A lean, green granny flat offers a fresh take on multi-generational living. Annangrove, NSW – The Hills District. The latest project by Sandbox Studio is a compact ‘forever house’ designed for a couple of retirees. Its environmental design and space-efficient planning make excellent use of the site, allowing them to live near their children and give them room to roam.

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A prefab home designed around passive solar design principles is warm, comfortable, energy efficient and looks prefab-ulous.

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the beachside summer residence has a large, centralized living zone that connects to an expansive north-facing veranda and outdoor living area.