2025 SHD Home Tour ACT - 'Well-Connected'

Sustainable House Day is an event presented by Renew that provides the opportunity to explore some of Australia’s most inspiring homes, and learn from the people who designed them, built them, and live in them.

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About this home

Guided by sustainable design and the value of social connection, this project’s careful integration of new areas and the refinement of existing spaces delivers a greatly improved, yet modest home. Newly defined spaces serve as hubs for social interaction as this family occupies different areas of the home. The rear addition has been twisted towards a northern orientation with the form taking inspiration from the long gable architecture of the existing duplex. Detailing of the external form has then been contemporised with carved out recesses, concealed guttering, and lightweight cladding.
The home underwent full electrification, including the installation of a photovoltaic (PV) system and battery storage.
The conscious decision to remove existing concrete areas and car storage space from the rear yard has resulted in the regeneration of green spaces. This has led to the reintroduction of native species and improved biodiversity within a suburban context. Limited car parking responds to the client’s desire to reduce their carbon footprint and fosters community engagement through walking or biking.
Local trades and suppliers played integral roles in the project’s execution. Thoughtful demolition methods facilitated the reuse of salvaged masonry, significantly reducing embodied carbon of the new work. A collaborative relationship with the construction team allowed for continuous refinement of the design, resulting in a considered execution of details.
Values of sustainability and social connection are prioritised, while moments of architectural delight provide further validity to the investment of this project. Well-Connected stands as a testament to the possibilities of sustainable and social values led design - promising years of enjoyment and fulfilment for its occupants ahead.

Learn more about this house and explore other homes taking part.

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:

By purchasing a ticket, visitors agree to comply with the event terms and conditions to ensure a safe, respectful, and enjoyable experience for all attendees and participating homeowners.

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