Following a day of open-home tours around the country on 21st April 2024, a month of online Extension Sessions offer a deep dive into a range of sustainability topics. Australia’s best architects, designers, tradespeople and experts will offer guidance, and homeowners will offer first hand experience. If you’re considering a sustainable build or renovation, this series is for you, with lots of time for Q&A.
You can book for sessions individually, or grab an Extension Session Pass that gives you access to all sessions at a discounted price. Members of Renew receive a further discount on Extension Session passes. Feel free to take out a membership or subscription to Renew or Sanctuary magazine before you book to access the discount!
Following a day of open-home tours around the country on 21st April 2024, a month of online Extension Sessions offer a deep dive into a range of sustainability topics. Australia’s best architects, designers, tradespeople and experts will offer guidance, and homeowners will offer first hand experience. If you’re considering a sustainable build or renovation, this series is for you, with lots of time for Q&A.
You can book for sessions individually, or grab an Extension Session Pass that gives you access to all sessions at a discounted price. Members of Renew receive a further discount on Extension Session passes. Feel free to take out a membership or subscription to Renew or Sanctuary magazine before you book to access the discount!
Tue 30th Apr 2024, 6:30 pm AEST
The first session in our program is all about taking that first leap towards your sustainable build or renovation. The panel will discuss how to get ideas out of your head and into a plan of action: tackling how to navigate planning requirements, identify opportunities and constraints, and find the right team to bring your vision to life.
Thu 2nd May 2024, 6:30 pm AEST
This session covers all the basics that are essential to understand in order to achieve a sustainable build or renovation that is warm in winter, cool in summer, and cheap to run. Our expert panel will discuss what a difference orientation can make, as well as correct air flow and insulation.
Tue 7th May 2024, 6:30 pm AEST
Choosing the right sustainable building materials for your project can be a daunting task. In this session we will talk through the pros and cons of various natural building materials like rammed earth, strawbale and recycled timber, as well as exploring innovative new materials and the ideal environments for their use.
Thu 9th May 2024, 6:30 pm AEST
One of our most popular sessions returns! We’ll dive into detail covering everything you need to know about windows, which is often one of the most expensive items of a build or renovation, and one of the most critical things to get right. You’ll learn key considerations to make when selecting the right windows, to optimise the liveability of your home as well as maximising thermal comfort.
Tue 14th May 2024, 6:30 pm AEST
In this session we’re digging into a favourite topic at Renew: sustainable tech. Our expert panel will cover everything that you need to know when considering rooftop solar, home battery storage, and electric vehicles. You’ll learn what setup would suit your home and lifestyle, and key considerations to make the return-on-investment stack up.
Thu 16th May 2024, 6:30 pm AEST
There are many different paths to your dream sustainable home. As property prices rise and cost of living pressure intensifies, our expert panel will discuss avenues that you may not have considered, like sharing land or owner building. You’ll learn about being resourceful with what you have, and thinking outside the square.
Tue 21st May 2024, 6:30 pm AEST
This session will explore new developments in prefab and modular design. Our panel of experts will explore if this approach is still an affordable option, and discuss the other benefits such as fast installation timelines and the sustainability merits of offsite construction.
Thu 23rd May 2024, 6:30 pm AEST
Taking its name from a term coined by one of our panellists, Jane Hilliard of Designful, this session will explore the ethos of ‘enoughness’: building within your means, managing your footprint, and making smart design choices that result in beautiful sustainable homes within a budget. You’ll gain experienced insight into small and clever builds, as well as hearing pitfalls to avoid.
We are so grateful for the support of Sustainable House Day sponsors.
Sustainable House Day sponsor, the NSW Architects Registration Board, explains working with an architect on your house build
The ACT Government’s Suburban Land Agency (SLA) has a dedicated built form program that is testing and showcasing innovative forms of housing and sustainable housing opportunities.
Sustainable House Day sponsor Envirotecture discusses 25 years of evolution in sustainable design.
We spoke to Sustainable House Day sponsor Bank Australia about how some of their Clean Energy Home Loan customers are getting off gas and being rewarded for making their homes more sustainable and climate-friendly.
There are few informational events more aligned to the values of the Witchcliffe Ecovillage (WEV) than Sustainable House Day by Renew. Considered one of the world’s most sustainable residential communities, the Witchcliffe Ecovillage sets a high bar, not only when it comes to the sustainability of the homes, but holistically across all social, environmental, and economic measures.