1. In-Person and Online Tours
Sunday 17 May 2026
On Sustainable House Day, real people open real homes across Australia. Step inside architect-designed sustainable builds, clever retrofits, all-electric upgrades, efficient apartments and climate-resilient rebuilds. Tours are relaxed and conversational, with homeowners sharing what they did, what it cost, what worked and what they would do differently.
Access to homes is via a $15 ticket, which gives you the ability to book tours and explore homes across the country. Your ticket supports the delivery of the program and helps ensure homeowners are well supported to share their stories. Each home sets its own format, whether in-person walkthroughs or video-only tours, and we provide the ticketing, promotion and support so hosts can focus on the conversation. When people see what is possible in a home like theirs, they are far more likely to act. That is the neighbourhood effect in action.
2. Online Learning Month
18 May – 17 June 2026
For four weeks after Open Homes, the learning continues. Our Online Learning Month features expert-led sessions on electrification, passive design, retrofit pathways, materials, energy efficiency and climate resilience.
These interactive webinars connect homeowners, architects, builders and industry leaders, expanding the impact of Sustainable House Day beyond a single Sunday and equipping households with practical, trusted guidance.
Each webinar will cost $15 and season passes will be available.
3. Homeowner Q&As
18 May – 17 June 2026
Alongside the expert sessions, visitors can continue the conversation directly with participating homeowners through our moderated online Q&A forum.
Attendees can ask follow-up questions about products, systems, costs and lessons learned. It bridges the gap between inspiration and implementation, giving people the clarity and confidence to take their next step.
Ways to Get Involved in SHD 2026
There are several ways you can be part of Sustainable House Day and help strengthen this national movement:
Open your home
Share your own sustainability journey — whether it’s a retrofit, rebuild, electrification project or a series of small, affordable upgrades.
Host a community event
Partner with your local community group, neighbourhood centre or council to run tours, talks, workshops, drop-in sessions or panel discussions.
Become a sponsor
Support a national festival that reaches tens of thousands of people, promotes practical home-level climate solutions, and aligns with strong sustainability values.
Volunteer with the SHD team
Help with event support, storytelling, local engagement, or behind-the-scenes coordination.
Every contribution helps build the neighbourhood effect — neighbours inspiring neighbours to create homes that are more comfortable, more affordable, and more climate-ready.