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.

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.

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.