Sustainable House Day 2020 is an online event, allowing access into Australia’s most unique and inspiring sustainable homes.

Throughout the day three virtual rooms will host sessions delving into topics from design, building, renovating or retrofitting sustainable homes.

To attend, simply enter one of the three rooms below. Please note that by entering the session, we will be able to see your email address and name. View our privacy policy here.

Sustainable House Day Program

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This room opens at 9:45am (AEST)
See session times below

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See session times below

9:45am (AEST) 20/09/2020 – Doors Open

9:50am (AEST) 20/09/2020

Acknowledgment of Country

Welcome and Housekeeping

10:00 – 10:55am (AEST) 20/09/2020

Creating a healthy home – from biophilic design, to using materials of low to no toxicity

Emcee: Laura Hamilton-O’Hara, Australia Living Future Institute

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(This session starts at 10:00am AEST)

Time to talk tiny houses

Emcee: Kim Connelly, Australian Tiny House Association

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(This session starts at 10:00am AEST)

Sustainable Design and Construction: Live at The Cape

Emcee: Clint Hare, General Manager, The Cape
Session sponsored by: Bank Australia

Tony O’Connell (TS Constructions), Adam Dettrick (Adam Dettrick Architects) & Cape resident Michelle Isles discuss planning, building and living in The Cape properties Weelam-ik and CORE 9.

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(This session starts at 10:00am AEST)

11:00am – 11:40am (AEST) 20/09/2020

First steps to your sustainable home

Session sponsored by: Design for Place
Emcee: Anna Cumming Sanctuary Editor, Renew

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(This session starts at 11:00am AEST)

Choosing to build with earth and straw

Emcee: Simone Pieta, Viva Living Homes

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(This session starts at 11:00am AEST)

Going All-Electric 1

Session sponsored by: Design for Place
Emcee: Lucinda Flynn, Going Green Solutions

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(This session starts at 11:00am AEST)

11:45am – 12:25pm (AEST) 20/09/2020

Creating Carbon Neutral and Carbon Positive Housing

Session sponsored by: Bank Australia
Emcee: Clare Parry, Better Buildings Lead at HIP V. HYPE

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(This session starts at 11:45am AEST)

Building with Hemp

Emcee: Dick Clarke, Envirotecture

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(This session starts at 11:45am AEST)

Solar and Batteries Options

Session sponsored by: FIMER
Emcee: Jason Venning, FIMER

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(This session starts at 11:45am AEST)

12:30pm – 1:10pm (AEST) 20/09/2020

How to heat and cool your house naturally

Session sponsored by: NatHERS
Emcee: Tim Adams, Chair of Sustainability Hub at Design Matters National and Principle at F2 Design

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(This session starts at 12:30pm AEST)

Insulation and Draught Proofing

Session sponsored by: Light House Architecture and Science
Emcee: Sarah Lebner, Light House Architecture and Science

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(This session starts at 12:30pm AEST)

Going All-Electric 2

Session sponsored by: Bank Australia
Emcee: Damien Moyse, Renew

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(This session starts at 12:30pm AEST)

1:15pm – 1:55PM (AEST) 20/09/2020

Downsizing your footprint, upgrading your lifestyle

Emcee: Ken Long, Adelaide Sustainable Building Network

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(This session starts at 1:15pm AEST)

Building and Retrofitting in a Tropical Climate

Session sponsored by: Your Home
Emcee: Lou De Mattia | COOLmob & ECNT Project Officer

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(This session starts at 1:15pm AEST)

Creating a Sustainable Development, Community or Village

Emcee: Anna Cumming, Sanctuary Editor, Renew

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(This session starts at 1:15pm AEST)

2:00pm – 2:40pm (AEST) 20/09/2020

Designing Climate Resilient Homes

Session Sponsored by: NatHERS
Emcee: Rob McLeod, Renew

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(This session starts at 2:00pm AEST)

Retrofitting your Existing Home

Emcee: Rebeka Morgan BuildHer Collective

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(This session starts at 2:00pm AEST)

Creating an Edible Oasis 1

Emcee: Susanne, Samford Edible Garden Trail

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(This session starts at 2:00pm AEST)

2:45pm – 3:25pm (AEST) 20/09/2020

Passive Solar Design

Emcee: Griff Morris, Solar Dwellings

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(This session starts at 2:45pm AEST)

Cool Homes for the Tropics

Emcee: Daniel Stronggrove, Sustainability and Energy Management Advisor at Cairns Regional Council

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(This session starts at 2:45pm AEST)

Water Recycling and Harvesting

Emcee: Michael O’Connell (Renew)

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(This session starts at 2:45pm AEST)

3:30pm – 4:10pm (AEST) 20/09/2020

Designing Inclusive and Accessible Housing for Everyone

Emcee: Pernille Stent – Design Button

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(This session starts at 3:30pm AEST)

Windows are not just for Looking Through: Learn about Placement, Type and Glazing Options

Session Sponsored by: Your Home
Emcee: Andy Marlow, Envirotecture

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(This session starts at 3:30pm AEST)

Creating an Edible Oasis 2

Emcee: Lou De Mattia | COOLmob & ECNT Project Officer

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(This session starts at 3:30pm AEST)

4:15pm – 4:55 pm (AEST) 20/09/2020

Sustainability on a Budget

Session Sponsored by: Bank Australia
Emcee: Simone Schenkel (Gruen Design)

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(This session starts at 4:15pm AEST)

Prefab Homes

Session Sponsored by: Ecoliv
Emcee: Burkhard Hansen, Carbonlite Homes

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(This session starts at 4:15pm AEST)

Reducing Waste During Construction

Session Sponsored by: Bank Australia
Emcee: Quentin Irvine, Inquire Invent & Homeowner of “The Recyclable House – Beaufort”

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(This session starts at 4:15pm AEST)

5:00pm – 5:45pm (AEST) 20/09/2020

Passive House (Passiv Haus) Principles

Emcee: Kylie Mills, Director of Australian Passive House Association

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(This session starts at 5:00pm AEST)

Owner-building? Hear from those who have been there before

Emcee: Michael Norriss – Owner-Builder Trainer (Home Base)

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(This session starts at 5:00pm AEST)

Minimising Household Waste

Emcee: Carina Turner, Women Against Waste

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(This session starts at 5:00pm AEST)

Sustainable House Day is coordinated by Renew, a not for profit organisation. All 30 sessions on September 20 are free — please consider making a donation if you have enjoyed the event.

EXTENSION SESSIONS

We’re hosting a further six sessions after Sustainable House Day, offering a deeper dive into the topics covered on the day. These sessions are ticketed and require bookings — follow the links below.