House profiles Archives - Renew /sanctuary-magazine/house-profiles/ Leading in Sustainability Mon, 02 Oct 2023 02:01:06 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.1 An alternative vision https://renew.org.au/sanctuary-magazine/house-profiles/an-alternative-vision/ Mon, 02 Oct 2023 02:01:06 +0000 https://renew.org.au/?post_type=r_sanctuary_magazine&p=18343 This new house in Perth’s inner suburbs puts forward a fresh model of integrated sustainable living for a young family.

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]]> Quiet achiever https://renew.org.au/sanctuary-magazine/house-profiles/quiet-achiever/ Tue, 05 Sep 2023 04:03:26 +0000 https://renew.org.au/?post_type=r_sanctuary_magazine&p=18315 Thick hempcrete walls contribute to the peace and warmth inside this lovely central Victorian home.

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]]> Pretty perfect pavilion https://renew.org.au/sanctuary-magazine/house-profiles/pretty-perfect-pavilion/ Tue, 14 Mar 2023 05:52:04 +0000 https://renew.org.au/?post_type=r_sanctuary_magazine&p=17552 A self-contained prefabricated pod extends the living space without impacting the landscape on Mark and Julie’s NSW South Coast property.

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]]> Gift box https://renew.org.au/sanctuary-magazine/house-profiles/gift-box/ Tue, 14 Mar 2023 05:34:22 +0000 https://renew.org.au/?post_type=r_sanctuary_magazine&p=17545 The story of Louise’s comfy forever home in her beloved Hobart neighbourhood started with a generous gesture from friends.

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]]> Sparking joy https://renew.org.au/sanctuary-magazine/house-profiles/sparking-joy/ Tue, 14 Mar 2023 05:19:18 +0000 https://renew.org.au/?post_type=r_sanctuary_magazine&p=17534 Clever spatial planning, high levels of insulation and a switch to all-electric make this stately Melbourne period home more liveable and efficient.

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]]> Beach beauty https://renew.org.au/sanctuary-magazine/house-profiles/beach-beauty/ Tue, 14 Mar 2023 03:59:41 +0000 https://renew.org.au/?post_type=r_sanctuary_magazine&p=17528 A new home on the sand dunes at Goolwa Beach proves that good things can come in small packages.

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]]> Gariwerd gem https://renew.org.au/sanctuary-magazine/house-profiles/gariwerd-gem/ Fri, 10 Mar 2023 05:39:13 +0000 https://renew.org.au/?post_type=r_sanctuary_magazine&p=17512 At the foot of Gariwerd (the Grampians) in western Victoria, a young couple’s tiny-footprint handcrafted house is a delight.

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]]> High life https://renew.org.au/sanctuary-magazine/house-profiles/high-life/ Fri, 10 Mar 2023 05:18:12 +0000 https://renew.org.au/?post_type=r_sanctuary_magazine&p=17506 This resourceful couple handbuilt their cosy strawbale house from natural and found materials, resulting in a beautiful family home with spectacular views to the Snowy Mountains.

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]]> Shadows and light https://renew.org.au/sanctuary-magazine/house-profiles/shadows-and-light/ Fri, 10 Mar 2023 05:03:54 +0000 https://renew.org.au/?post_type=r_sanctuary_magazine&p=17499 A Brisbane architect brings all his creativity to bear on the salvage and reimagining of a humble workers cottage into his own airy green oasis.

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]]> Energy efficiency front and centre: A renovation case study https://renew.org.au/sanctuary-magazine/ideas-advice/energy-efficiency-front-and-centre/ Sun, 16 Apr 2023 06:09:11 +0000 https://renew.org.au/?post_type=r_sanctuary_magazine&p=17714 Rather than starting again, this Melbourne couple opted for a comprehensive renovation of their well laid out but inefficient home, achieving huge energy savings and much improved comfort.

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