This year there are even more ways to interact with participating homeowners and gain insight on sustainability topics.
Our main free event on October 17 will be preceded by a month of webinars with experts and homeowners, bringing you in-depth information on tricky subjects like finding a sustainable architect and builder, building with natural materials, insulation and energy efficiency and much more. You can also join our program of community partner events around the country.
Mon-13-Sept
Tues-14-Sept
Wed-15-Sept
COMMUNITY PARTNER EVENT
Smart Living: Jess and Bryan’s strawbale house
Thurs-16-Sept
Fri-17-Sept
Sat-18-Sept
COMMUNITY PARTNER EVENT
Expert Eco Chats
Sun-19-Sept
Week 1: Building and Design – brought to you by the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources.
20-Sept
Tues-21-Sept
EXPERT SESSION
Designing for sustainability
Hear from architects and designers with decades of experience in designing sustainable homes, as well as a selection of homeowners sharing first-hand experience of working through the sustainable design process.
6-8pm (AEST)
ONLINE
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Wed-22-Sept
SPECIAL SESSION
Using energy star ratings to design your sustainable dream home
Join a panel of home energy rating experts from the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) to learn how simple design changes can improve the energy efficiency of your new or existing home and keep your family comfortable year round.
6-7pm (AEST)
ONLINE
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COMMUNITY PARTNER EVENT
Site selection and building to your budget
Solar Dwellings and Renew Perth Branch
IN PERSON
Subiaco, WA
5:30pm
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Thurs-23-Sept
EXPERT SESSION
Working with sustainable builders
Hear from builders and experts on how to have the best experience building or retrofitting a sustainable home, as well as a selection of homeowners with lived experience.
6-8pm (AEST)
ONLINE
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Fri-24-Sept
Sat-25-Sept
Sun-26-Sept
Week 2: Retrofitting
Mon-27-Sept
Tues-28-Sept
EXPERT SESSION
Going all-electric
It’s time to switch our homes and lifestyles to using energy that can be generated with renewables—and that means ditching gas. In this session hear presentations by experts on building science, energy efficiency and more, as well as homeowners who have gone all-electric.
6-8pm (AEST)
ONLINE
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Wed-29-Sept
Thurs-30-Sept
EXPERT SESSION
Insulation and energy efficiency
If you’re trying to lower your home’s bills and carbon footprint, insulation is one of the best places to start. Hear presentations by academics and industry experts on how to make your home more efficient, as well as homeowners sharing methods they have used.
6-8pm (AEST)
ONLINE
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Fri-1-Oct
Sat-2-Oct
Sun-3-Oct
Week 3: Building Materials
Mon-4-Oct
Tues-5-Oct
EXPERT SESSION
Building with natural materials
Natural materials can be used to increase your home’s thermal efficiency and lower its carbon footprint, without harmful chemicals. In this Expert Session you’ll hear from industry experts on using materials like strawbale, rammed earth and hempcrete, as well as hearing lived experience from homeowners.
6-8pm (AEDT)
ONLINE
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Wed-6-Oct
Thurs-7-Oct
EXPERT SESSION
All about windows
Used strategically, windows can improve your build, but the wrong windows may undermine your home’s energy efficiency and thermal performance. Hear presentations by industry experts on getting your window selection right, and things to watch out for, as well as homeowners with lived experience.
6-8pm (AEDT)
ONLINE
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Fri-8-Oct
COMMUNITY PARTNER EVENT
9 Ways to Renovate and Build a Smart Sustainable Home
Sat-9-Oct
Sun-10-Oct
COMMUNITY PARTNER EVENT
The joy of birds in your garden and how to attract them
Week 4: Climate Resilient Homes
Mon-11-Oct
COMMUNITY PARTNER EVENT
Rainwater Tank Webinar
COMMUNITY PARTNER EVENT
What to plant where?
Tues-12-Oct
EXPERT SESSION
Using water sustainably
As our climate changes, using water responsibly is more important that ever. There are many ways to reduce your water use at home, including harvesting and storing water on your property. Hear from homeowners and experts on strategies for using water sustainably.
6-8pm (AEDT)
ONLINE
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Wed-13-Oct
COMMUNITY PARTNER EVENT
Passive Solar 101
COMMUNITY PARTNER EVENT
Installing Rooftop Solar in the Eastern Suburbs
COMMUNITY PARTNER EVENT
Mythbusting the All-Electric Home
Thurs-14-Oct
EXPERT SESSION
Sustainable heating and cooling
Hear presentations by experts on how to reduce your need for active heating and cooling, whether you live in the tropics or Tasmania, as well as homeowners with lived experience.
6-8pm (AEDT)
ONLINE
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COMMUNITY PARTNER EVENT
Sharing Land // What, Why + How
Fri-15-Oct
Sat-16-oct
COMMUNITY PARTNER EVENT
Passivhaus Home Owners Panel Discussion
Sun-17-Oct
SUSTAINABLE
HOUSE DAY
Join us for a day of online sessions with Homeowners from across the country. All sessions on the day are completely free.
COMMUNITY PARTNER EVENTS
There are a numerous in-person events happening around the country on Sustainable House Day, thanks to our community partners.