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Abdallah House – RetroSuburbia

Abdallah House was once a run down suburban bungalow and has been transformed into a more sustainable and resilient home using permaculture ethics and design principles. The house, located in Seymour, Victoria, was originally purchased in 2008 for AU$53,000 and underwent a complete redesign and rebuild starting in 2010.

The new design incorporated passive solar principles, raised the house above ground level to avoid flooding, and included features like a greenhouse and a cellar. The house was designed to be self-reliant, with systems for water, energy, and food production, and it was a finalist in the 2012 HIA Greensmart Awards for Custom Built Homes and Resource Efficiency categories. The house has been recognised for its innovative design and has been featured in various publications and documentaries.

Abdallah House featured as a Case Study in David Holmgren’s 2018 book ‘RetroSuburbia: The downshifter’s guide to a resilient future’, which demonstrates how properties could be retrofitted for a more sustainable future. See retrosuburbia.com for more. This epic book (nearly 600 pages) will be available for sale on the day – so bring some cash.

For more information about the construction and 10 years of food harvest results visit abdallahhouse.com

Sustainability Features

ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENT FEATURES

SUSTAINABLE & RECYCLED MATERIALS

INSULATION SPECIFICATIONS

RENEWABLE ENERGY SPECIFICATIONS

COSTS AND COST SAVINGS

HOUSE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS

GARDEN AND WASTE REDUCTION

HEALTHY HOME FEATURES

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Important Information

You will need to book a ticket for a specific tour time. This is due to capacity restraints set by the homeowner to ensure the safety of all parties on the day. If you do not arrive at this time you will not be able to tour the home.

YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PURCHASE TICKETS AT THE HOME.

The exact house address will be emailed to you in the days before the event. Suburb and postcode information is displayed on your ticket.
Renew is a small not for profit organisation that needs to raise money from ticket sales to cover the costs of hosting this event. In some cases the ticket revenue may also be split with the homeowner.

Terms and Conditions

In respect of the homeowners who generously open their homes and share their knowledge we ask that visitors observe these courtesies. By purchasing a ticket you agree these terms and conditions.
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Abdallah House – RetroSuburbia 2025

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