Sustainable Development Goals

How the built environment relates to the SDGs

The built environment, planning, architecture and design interact with every one of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Not just on an aspirational level or for an imagined future, but through existing buildings and cities all over the world. Meaningful architectural solutions are already here, contributing to sustainable communities and a better quality of life.

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Capturing energy-efficient and high performing buildings based on sustainable principles.

Elemental House by Ben Callery Architects

An off-grid residence as seen in Green, Country Style and The Design Files

The Hütt 01 Passivhaus

a certified Passivhaus by Melbourne Design Studios,
as seen in Houses, Green, Inside Out, Dwell, The Design Files, the Guardian Observer (UK), Ideat (France) and Schoner Wonen (Germany).

 
 
 

Showcasing the principles of passivhaus, resulting in buildings that consume as much as 90% less energy for heating and cooling compared to conventional buildings.

Taungurung Passivhaus

A certified passivhaus by Maxa Design, Sanctum Homes and Hè Hè Design, as seen in Country Style, the sustainability series on The Design Files and The Local Project

The Bungalow by The Sociable Weaver

as seen on The Design Files

 

Architecture that considers energy consumption, waste production and small footprints.

 
 

Magic Beach House by Imogen Pullar Architecture + MVH Constructions

as seen in Green, The Design Files, Maison Creative (France), Modern Rustic (UK), Home Beautiful (UK), H.O.M.E. (Germany) and Dwell (USA)

EME Design, Northcote extension

as seen in Home Beautiful, The Design Files and The Local Project

 

Thoughtful renovations and extensions to increase performance

 
 

Enduring House by Brave New Eco + Pledge Builders

as seen in Inside Out, The Local Project, The Design Files and Arquitectura y Diseno (Spain)

 

Callignee II

Off-grid eco bush house as seen on The Design Files

Highlighting healthy, toxin-free homes.

 

The Strait House by EME Design

A certified Passive House Plus house, as seen in Sanctuary, Australian House & Garden, Ideat (France), The Design Files and H.O.M.E. (Germany)

 

CosyCo by Drawing Room Architecture + Brave New Eco

as seen in Dwell, Australian House & Garden, The Design Files and The Local Project

 
 

Imogen Pullar Architecture + MVH Constructions

Preston renovation as seen in Inside Out and The Design Files

Silvertop House by Ben Callery Architects

as seen in Grand Designs (UK)

 

Beautiful interiors created from sustainable materials and ethical manufacturing processes.

Promoting carbon-neutral projects and 100% fossil fuel free operation.

 

Binowee Hemphaus by Gruen Eco Design + Sanctum Homes

As seen in Sanctuary, Home Beautiful and The Design Files

The Cove by The Sociable Weaver

in Cape Paterson Eco Village

 

Working with clients who are committed to Architects Declare and Builders Declare.

 

Sanctum Homes

SIPs extension, as seen in Inside Out and The Design Files

 

Sanctum Homes

Warrandyte residence, as seen in Dwell, The Local Project, The Design Files, Country Style, NZ House & Garden, Enki (UK) and A New Leaf (book)

 

Sanctum Homes

Hamish and Lucinda White, as seen in Home Beautiful and The Design Files

 

Breathe Architecture

for Habitus

Huff ‘n’ Puff Haus

A Certified Passivhaus Premium by Envirotecture, as seen in Country Style

 

Putting responsibly sourced, recycled and recyclable materials in the frame.

 
 

Stony Creek Farm

Rammed earth residence as seen in Home Beautiful, The Design Files and The Local Project