Sustainable House Day is back in 2026, and we’re excited to open doors across the country once again.
On SHD, neighbours invite you into their homes — from retrofitted weatherboards and efficient apartments to all-electric renovations and off-grid builds. Whether you’re a homeowner or a renter, living in a house, unit or apartment, you’ll find real-world ideas that make homes more comfortable, affordable and climate-ready. It’s not about perfection — it’s about real people sharing practical solutions that work.
If you’d like early updates, behind-the-scenes news, or you’re thinking about opening your home, hosting a community event, or partnering with us, sign up and we’ll keep you in the loop.
Sustainable House Day Returns — Sunday 17 May 2026
Sustainable House Day is back in 2026, and we can’t wait to open the doors again. On Sunday 17 May 2026, households right across Australia will welcome visitors into their homes to share how they’re creating spaces that are comfortable, affordable to run, and climate-ready.
From clever retrofits in suburban streets to off-grid bush homes and everything in between, Sustainable House Day is your chance to see what’s possible — and learn directly from the people who designed, built, or live in these homes. It’s real stories, real solutions, and neighbours inspiring neighbours.
In 2025, more than 160 homes took part and thousands of people joined in-person and online. Next year will be even bigger — with more open homes, local events, webinars, expert advice and community-led ideas to help you take action in your own place.
Be the first to know
Home registrations, ticket sales and event updates will be announced soon.
If you want early access, behind-the-scenes news, or you’re thinking about opening your home, hosting an event or partnering with us — sign up and we’ll keep you in the loop.
Join the mailing list to get updates straight to your inbox.
Check out some amazing Sustainable Home Tours!
In 2025, over 230 homes were featured with more than 150 available for in-person tours. From passive design to all-electric retrofits, each home told a story of resilience, creativity, and commitment to a sustainable future. Whether or not you visited open homes this year, you can still explore all of the home profiles online.
Explore Sustainable House Day 2025 Featured Homes →
In 2025, over 230 homes were featured with more than 150 available for in-person tours. From passive design to all-electric retrofits, each home told a story of resilience, creativity, and commitment to a sustainable future. Whether or not you visited open homes this year, you can still explore all of the home profiles online.
Explore Sustainable House Day 2025 Featured Homes →
Be a Community Partner!
We’re inviting you to join SHD 2026 as a Community Partner. With your support, we can showcase local sustainable homes, host community tours, and run aligned events that highlight practical, affordable, and climate-ready solutions for households.
Who can partner?
Grassroots organisations, local groups, aligned media, and in-kind contributors who help bring Sustainable House Day to life in their communities.
Get in touch to find out more →
Check out the Sustainable House Day feature in Sanctuary Issue 70. This article showcases a selection of homes that exemplify cutting-edge sustainable design, providing insights into the innovative features and eco-friendly solutions homeowners have implemented. Read the article to get inspired!
Read the Sanctuary Article →
Sustainable House Day is coordinated by Renew.
Renew is a membership non-profit that has been working to transform Australian homes for climate and energy resilience since 1980. Renew’s early membership newsletters have evolved into Renew and Sanctuary magazines, both great resources for living and building sustainably.
Sustainable House Day is coordinated by Renew, a membership non profit that has been working to transform Australian homes for climate and energy resilience since 1980. Renew’s early membership newsletters have evolved into Renew and Sanctuary magazines, both great resources for living and building sustainably.
Subscribe today →
