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Welcome to Sustainable
House Day 2026

Sunday 17 May 2026

Sustainable House Day is back in 2026, inviting you into real homes across Australia where you’ll see the practical solutions that make homes more efficient, affordable, and climate-ready.

Passive Prefab Studio 2025
A high-performance, prefabricated timber home that blends Passive House and building biology principles to deliver healthy, low-energy, low-impact living at an accessible cost.
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Off Grid FZ House
A resilient, self-sufficient bushland home in the Blue Mountains that combines off-grid power, water and sewage systems with passive solar design and bushfire-resistant construction for sustainable living.
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Backyard Retreat
A rustic, sustainably designed backyard getaway that uses salvaged materials, passive solar design and a garden setting to create a flexible, low-impact retreat space.
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Sustainable House Day is back in 2026, and we can’t wait to open doors across the country once again.

On the day, 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.

The impact is powerful: 70% of past attendees report that they plan to make changes to their own homes within six months of visiting. 

Alongside open homes, communities run partner events — eco-village tours, expert panels, hands-on workshops, and local information sessions — creating spaces where people can connect and explore solutions together. 

National in scope but community-led at heart, Sustainable House Day sparks something bigger: neighbours opening doors to help each other create affordable, sustainable, and climate-resilient futures.

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Stockton, NSW

Olive Tree House

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Dickson, ACT

Well Connected

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Lyonville, VIC

Lyonville Hemp House

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South Hobart, TAS

Slopes of kunanyi

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Want to show your home in 2026?

Opening your home is one of the most powerful ways to inspire others. Whether you welcome visitors in person or share your story online, your experience can help someone take their next step.

 

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WHAT PEOPLE SAID

"Sustainable House Day was really worthwhile in demonstrating what is possible with retrofitting an older home. I'm now planning to swap out a gas cooktop for an efficient induction stove."
- Duncan
"It was interesting to meet home owners who have started or completed their sustainable journey. All were very generous with their time and knowledge, it was an inspiring day."
- Mathew
"It is so generous of the home owners to share their stories about their houses, and seeing it in person is so valuable - much more so than seeing a photo".
- Liz
"Home tours by the person that lives there is an authentic way to learn about the pros and cons of building and living in a passive, sustainable home. Incredibly informative!"
- Tania
"If you are planning a sustainable new build, or looking at renovating and bringing an older house up to date, then Sustainable House Day can’t be missed!"
- Lisa

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