"Given the colliding climate and cost of living crises, energy-efficient housing should be a no-brainer. With a big build of almost 30,000 homes predicted as Ballarat’s population booms, experts say a mainstream shift to sustainable housing is overdue." A little while ago Matt caught up with...
In a fast-paced world dominated by technology and urbanization, the yearning for a connection with nature has never been stronger. Biophilic architecture, a design approach that incorporates natural elements into the built environment, offers a unique and refreshing solution to the disconnect many individuals feel...
With natural gas to be banned in new homes in Victoria, the question on everyones lips is how do I stay warm? The short answer, our homes must be designed and built better, to be able to stay warm without the reliance of fossil fuels...
An increase from the mandatory 6-star minimum energy rating for new homes in Australia to 7-star is being resisted by large volume builders and advocate groups. They are calling for the October 2023 introduction of the increased standard to be delayed by up to two...
Enduring Domain together with ORTO Cooking School and Permaculture Farm in Blampied are proud to present this Masterclass workshop event, How to Create a Passive Solar House and Electrify your Home and Car. Now is your chance to sit down with us to bring dreams into...
We've long been aware of the importance of daylight on health and wellbeing, however with our modern lives spent predominantly indoors many of us have come to lack those vital rays of vitamin D and morning cortisal spike to boost our energy and lift our...
Timber Shortages and price rises are currently crippling the building industry all over Australia. SIPs (Structural Insulated Panels) buildings are a great economical alternative as they use far less timber. Ballarat Architect Matt Turner from Enduring Domain Architecture, takes us on a tour of the Structural...
We discuss the general principles of orientation for a passive solar home, site cuts on a sloping site, and insulating our slab edge and NOT under it. We have cast-in 2 temperature sensors into the slab to be able to monitor the slab temperature throughout...
Enduring Domain Architect, Matt Turner, is going through the process of getting his own future proof sustainable family home built. Follow along on this very mini eco architecture grand design from breaking ground on the beautiful rural property outside of Daylesford, tips for getting the...
'Craigie-Lea', an historic bluestone farmstead dating back to the 1870s has been in the same family for generations. The expansive property boasts the Victorian Pyrenees mountains as a backdrop. The bluestone for the walls was quarried from the property not more than 500m away. Over...