Jacinta Cleary

A micro-extension makes a big difference in this typical western Melbourne suburban home.

Sustainable Products for around the home, featured in Sanctuary magazine.

A minimal-intervention rejuvenation of a 1970s apartment block in inner-city Melbourne provides an appealing alternative to demolition and rebuilding.

Sustainable Products for around the home, featured in Sanctuary magazine

Australia’s soft plastics recycling system is on its way back, but its success depends on turning recycled material into real products.

Australia’s repair problem isn’t just about broken appliances. Legal frameworks, product design and digital control systems can make repair harder than replacement, even as communities try to revive a culture of fixing, reports Jacinta Cleary.

Independently selected products that help save energy, waste or water in the home.

In Melbourne’s inner suburbs, fitting an extra room on a tight block prompted some innovative solutions.

This Perth residence combines prefab efficiency with flexible dual occupancy, all on a budget.

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A desire to support his adult kids and a passion for sustainable building inspired David’s backyard strawbale project.

In inner-suburban Melbourne, a small but clever addition connects two Edwardian homes – one occupied by a couple with young children, the other by one of their parents – to enable a shared multigenerational living arrangement.

On a sloping suburban block in north-west Sydney, architect Vanessa Wegner has designed a dual residence that allows three generations of one family to live together – independently, but closely connected.

A desire to support his adult kids and a passion for sustainable building inspired David’s backyard strawbale project.

Products that help save energy and minimise waste at home.

With a modest extension and smart upgrades, this Canberra home is now far more comfortable and ready to evolve with the family’s needs.

Choosing a volume build doesn’t always mean sticking with the standard plan. Yasmin had a clear vision for her new home: take a typical design and make it more energy-efficient, comfortable and future-proof.

Reclaimed timber infuses character and warmth into a 1970s Canberra townhouse, and thoughtful design choices make it more functional for day-to-day living.

Not sure where to start on the electrification journey? Working with a one-stop shop can help streamline the conversion from a gas to an electric home, as Marnie and Ryan discovered. Preoccupied by the slow-moving search for a bushland block for…

All-electric with heat pump hydronic heating, this inner-city Adelaide home is designed for low bills and comfort.