Doing it differently: Owner building, co-housing and DIY

Sustainable House Day is an event from 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.

Following a day of open-home tours around the country on 21st April 2024, a month of Extension Sessions offer a deep dive into a range of sustainability topics. Australia's best architects, designers, tradespeople and experts will offer guidance, and homeowners will offer first hand experience. If you're considering a sustainable build or renovation, this series is for you, with lots of time for Q&A. 

You can book for this session independently, or grab an Extension Session Pass to attend the whole series at a discounted price. Members of Renew receive a further discount on Extension Session passes. Feel free to take out a membership or subscription to Renew or Sanctuary magazine before you book to access the discount!

Session 6: Doing it differently: Owner building, co-housing and DIY

There are many different paths to your dream sustainable home. As property prices rise and cost of living pressure intensifies, this session will discuss avenues that you may not have considered, like sharing land or owner building. You’ll learn about being resourceful with what you have, and thinking outside the square.

An expert panel of leading sustainable architects and experts will offer guidance and advice, with plenty of time for questions.

Tickets

• You can purchase a ticket to this event individually, or consider an Extension Session Pass, giving you access to all of our Extension Sessions at a discounted price.
• Sustainable House Day is an event by Renew. Members of Renew can access a discounted Extension Session Pass.
• You will receive the link to attend the session the day before the event.
• This session will take place on Zoom. If you need to download Zoom, you can do so here.
• We have a limited number of free tickets available for those experiencing financial difficulty. As these tickets are limited, please select them if you would otherwise be unable to attend.

Featuring:

Andrew Boyne, Architect and Partner, Western Architecture Studio

Andrew Boyne is partner of the Western Architecture Studio with another local Perth architect, Carl Greaves. Andrew worked in the United States for a number of years before returning home to Perth in 2008. Upon his return he worked on the Perth Arena project, but always had an aspiration to work for himself.

Dan Prochazka, Designer, Ironbark Eco Design

Dan Prochazka has a Ba Design (Architecture), Ba Construction Management, and a Cert IV of Thermal Performance Assessment and 7 years experience working as a designer on High Performance and Passive Houses. Open Field Coliving project is a residential homestead & community centre focussing on natural buiding, regen ag & communal living based in Djaara country (Castlemaine), Australia.

Kirstie Wulf, Principal Building Designer and Certified Passive House Designer, Shelter Building Design

Experienced Hempcrete designer & educator, Kirstie specialises in high performance & passive house building designs using natural building materials. Shelter Buildng Design are specialists in natural building materials and bushfire prone areas.

Hosted by:

Rachel Goldlust, Sustainability Researcher, Renew

Dr Rachel Goldlust brings experience in environmental education, project management, facilitation and a range of writing, communication and presentation skills. Rachel has worked for community organisations, local governments, universities, and as a research assistant, contractor and consultant across history, planning and natural building. As an academic in the environmental humanities, she continues to research and publish on off-grid lifestyles and choices, alongside sustainable land use and housing.

Our sponsors

Sustainable House Day wouldn't be possible without our amazing sponsors, we are so grateful for their support. Gold Sponsors: NSW Architects Registration Board. Silver Sponsors: Bank Australia, Witchcliffe Ecovillage. Bronze Sponsors: Cargocylces, Envirotecture, and Light House Architecture and Science.

Pictured here is Celilo Springs, a SHD2023 featured house.