Eco Living92 Stories

Your home can help you beat the heat without the need for costly air-conditioning

Turn to the sun for a clean and sustainable energy source to power your home

For this eco-conscious couple, pushing the boundaries of a sustainable build was as important as creating a functional family home

This sustainable haven is a dream come true for a retired couple, custom-built for them by their architect son

How one roof colour helps reduce global warming – and keeps your house cool in summer

Sunday's Sustainable House Day invites you inside 150 boundary-pushing eco-homes – here's a sneak peek inside a few of them

No longer the domain of hippies – or hobbits – a green roof is a hardworking partner in keeping your house sustainable

Install a design-smart water tank now to start collecting winter's watery bounty for the summer

While it may not be the solution for everyone, reducing the size of your home is one of the most effective ways to lessen its eco impact

Sawmill House is the collaboration of two creative brothers, who marry the precision of architecture to the expressiveness of sculpture

With their innovative eco features and diverse surroundings, these 9 award-winning homes have struck gold on the Aussie design stage