Tackle that DIY project with confidence
Whether you are staring down a long list of home repairs or twiddling your thumbs itching to start a new project, check out these resources for some DIY tips and tricks to help you along the way.
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Building a New Home: What to Consider for Longevity, Sustainability, and Space Needs
Sustainable Materials Guide
A framework for selecting and specifying sustainable materials for buildings in Australia, aimed primarily at architects and other building professionals.
Sustainable Houses Guide
An introductory guide to designing energy-efficient, future-proof, healthy and comfortable homes that last a lifetime.
Pip magazine FREE ebook
Pip Magazine is a great place to find ideas, information and inspiration about living more sustainably using permaculture principles.
Tiny Homes - what you need to know
Going off-grid, living smaller, inter-generational living - if you're considering making the move to a Tiny Home check out the Australian Tiny House Podcast podcast.
Beyond green…..other reasons to build a sustainable home
It's a common misconception that building a sustainable home costs more money, and that it's all about saving the environment.
Feature in Sunshine Coast Open House 2024
Would you like your building to be included in the Sunshine Coast Open House program? Expressions of interest are open for the 2024 program.
One step off the grid newsletter out now
One Step Off the Grid is a sister site to Australia’s leading renewable energy website, RenewEconomy.com.au. It is designed to provide information to consumers on new technologies, what other people are doing, and to help them through this maze of information.
Patience is key to building a second-hand house
Renovate or detonate? We'll chose the first one thanks. Hear how one couple created their forever home, without compromising their values.
Designing for multigenerational living
Multigenerational housing to suit the emerging needs of the Sunshine Coast community.
