Journal of activity and inspiration

We have a bunch of house plans from over the years that have either morphed into other designs, or have been shelved. Contact us if you’re interested in having a look at any.

Works are progressing at Wyndham on the strawbale house. Here we have Jeff’s rammed earth wall that will feature in the entry hall. An example of thermal mass that will assist in balancing temperature.

Design for a small family home, constructed out of five coreten steel shipping containers and cedar cladding. Both materials have formed their own defence against the elements.

Lunch time at the Urban Farm and House! Bruschetta with tomatoes, basil and saltbush straight from the garden. Washed down with a hot cup of herbal brew, with lemon and mint also from the garden.

Be sure to check out Futurefoodsystem - a self sustaining, closed loop, two-bedroom home that will shelter, feed and provide energy for its inhabitants - on display now at Federation Square. Its fantastic to see the concepts of self-sufficiency, and sustainability...

For seven years, The Sustainable Hour have broadcasted weekly on the Geelong-based community radio station The Pulse - 94.7, a live internet stream, and podcast. They have focussed in particular on the climate emergency and solutions to combat the situation. Listen in...

We have been lucky  enough to have the opportunity of trialling a Tern GSD e-bike - a sustainable and healthy alternative to the motor car for trips around town. It's great for school drop off (get right to the gate and avoid those oversized SUV queues in undersized...

Works have commenced on site for the construction of the strawbale house and outbuildings. Here we have the frame of the outhouse complete with its recycled window. Despite not being built to the latest technological window standards, using recycled windows in...

Wicking beds are a fantastic solution to provide a healthy soil for growing annual vegetables or plants that become stressed in Victoria's hot summers. They reduce evaporation by watering from beneath, and encourage roots to head deeper. A criticism is however that...

There is a lot of air time dedicated to the topic of tiny houses. In time mainstream television and media will move on once the ratings show signs of a plateau or decline, but we believe the interest in downsizing, re-connecting with nature, and eliminating material...