From the shape of your floor plan to the slope of your block, every choice plays a part in your budget. And in Canberra, our climate means design decisions work even harder — keeping your home comfortable and affordable to run for decades. In this blog, we unpack the factors at play and share how to get the best value without compromising on what matters most to you.

Join local experts — including 35 Degrees’ Tom Henderson — for a practical discussion on lowering the carbon footprint of Canberra homes. From design to construction, this webinar explores real challenges and smart solutions for building more sustainably.

Tom Henderson joins Xavier Duffy on the Xav Builds podcast for a practical and inspiring chat about building smarter.
They cover energy-efficient homes, designing for Canberra’s climate, and why good design matters. Tom shares how breathwork helps him stay grounded and reflects on staying passionate through the ups and downs - while chasing smart, affordable design.

For many years Australian homes were some of the worst performing in the OECD in terms of uncontrolled air leakage, however a recent study shows that standards are improving.

Are you interested in stress reduction techniques? Come along to a free breath and meditation workshop I’m volunteering at with the Art of Living Foundation.

I decided to become a carpenter because the only thing I was clear on wanting to do when I finished school was to build my own home. As I was living in Denmark at the time, it was a great opportunity to get exposure to the strong building traditions of Northern Europe.

We’re holding a talk at a recently completed home in O’Connor, where the owner, architect and builder will share insights on key considerations when designing and constructing an energy efficient home.