Step inside and get inspired.
Sustainable House Day is a national event where people across Australia open their doors to share how their homes work — what they’ve built, what they’ve changed, and what they’ve learned.
It began in 1994 as Solar House Day, showcasing early solar homes. As the way we design and live in homes has evolved, so has the event — expanding to include energy efficiency, electrification, passive design, materials and climate resilience.
Today, it’s coordinated by Renew and supported by councils and community groups who help activate the event in local areas across the country.
Explore architect-designed builds, clever retrofits, all-electric upgrades, efficient apartments and climate-resilient homes. Talk directly with the people who’ve done it. What it cost. What worked. What they’d do differently.
In 2027 it is all happening again, where you’ll be able to:
- Book and visit multiple homes (in person or online)
- Hear real stories, not sales pitches
- Access follow-up learning and expert sessions
Because when you see a home like yours, you start to imagine what’s possible. And that’s how change spreads.
In 2026, we ran an Online Learning Month with practical, honest advice to help you take the next step. You can purchase all of the recordings here.
Ways to Get Involved in SHD 2027
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.