Sustainable Homes – Ecoshack https://ecoshack.com How to build, renovate and live sustainably - actionable advice and inspirational homes. Tue, 21 Mar 2023 07:34:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 https://ecoshack.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-Orange-circle-1-32x32.png Sustainable Homes – Ecoshack https://ecoshack.com 32 32 The Ripple House https://ecoshack.com/the-ripple-house/ https://ecoshack.com/the-ripple-house/#respond Tue, 05 Jul 2022 07:38:28 +0000 https://ecoshack.com/?p=11989 Ecoshack

The Ripple House

The stunning sustainable Ripple House in Melbourne features a host of eco-friendly features including a soaring silver-top ash ceiling that reveals itself in ripples of texture and light.

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Our top picks: best 25 prefab homes for 2022 https://ecoshack.com/prefab-homes/ https://ecoshack.com/prefab-homes/#respond Fri, 10 Jun 2022 01:43:57 +0000 https://ecoshack.com/?p=11653 Ecoshack

Our top picks: best 25 prefab homes for 2022

Recent innovations in prefab construction mean you can have a sustainable home for lower cost, a fraction of the timeframe and with the oooh factor. Check these out..

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Shipping container house with vintage industrial vibe https://ecoshack.com/shipping-container-house-with-vintage-industrial-vibe/ https://ecoshack.com/shipping-container-house-with-vintage-industrial-vibe/#respond Fri, 25 Feb 2022 02:31:55 +0000 https://ecoshack.com/?p=11298 Ecoshack

Shipping container house with vintage industrial vibe

Check out this sustainable shipping container house that you can rent on Airbnb - filled with cool vintage pieces and designed with an eclectic, industrial vibe by the clever Alicia Doyle at Ramble Interiors 😍

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The owners of this shed home wanted sustainability 3 ways https://ecoshack.com/the-owners-of-this-shed-home-wanted-sustainability-3-ways/ https://ecoshack.com/the-owners-of-this-shed-home-wanted-sustainability-3-ways/#respond Fri, 17 Dec 2021 01:57:57 +0000 https://ecoshack.com/?p=11079 Ecoshack

The owners of this shed home wanted sustainability 3 ways

This stunning barn-style shed home is on a large rural property on the rugged surf coast of Victoria, Australia. It's success depended on three things...

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New eco friendly house plans launched by Architopia https://ecoshack.com/eco-friendly-house-plans-launched-by-architopia/ https://ecoshack.com/eco-friendly-house-plans-launched-by-architopia/#respond Mon, 22 Nov 2021 03:03:02 +0000 https://ecoshack.com/?p=10937 Ecoshack

New eco friendly house plans launched by Architopia

Aussie company Architopia has launched eco friendly house plans that are beautiful, sustainable, architect designed AND affordable.

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Striking black cabin immersed in nature https://ecoshack.com/striking-black-clad-cabin-immersed-in-nature/ https://ecoshack.com/striking-black-clad-cabin-immersed-in-nature/#respond Mon, 01 Nov 2021 05:36:13 +0000 https://ecoshack.com/?p=10798 Ecoshack

Striking black cabin immersed in nature

It’s hard not to be struck by the spectacular lines and location of this black clad beauty known as the ‘Skylark cabin’. 

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The stunning Northcote house https://ecoshack.com/australian-timber-design-awards-nominee-the-stunning-northcote-house/ https://ecoshack.com/australian-timber-design-awards-nominee-the-stunning-northcote-house/#respond Wed, 30 Sep 2020 22:43:58 +0000 https://staging.designhunter.net/?p=7951 Ecoshack

The stunning Northcote house

It’s little wonder that this eye-catching design by Melanie Beynon Architecture has been shortlisted for the People’s Choice award in the Australian Timber Design...

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Sustainable architecture with a uniquely Australian style. https://ecoshack.com/sustainable-architecture-with-uniquely-australian-style/ https://ecoshack.com/sustainable-architecture-with-uniquely-australian-style/#respond Tue, 22 Sep 2020 08:10:38 +0000 https://staging.designhunter.net/?p=7873 Ecoshack

Sustainable architecture with a uniquely Australian style.

Often it is the constraints of an architectural project that define it and make it unique. In this striking design by Freehand Projects, the...

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Modern Australian architecture with an Asian twist https://ecoshack.com/modern-australian-architecture-asian-twist/ https://ecoshack.com/modern-australian-architecture-asian-twist/#respond Sun, 10 Apr 2016 03:53:28 +0000 https://staging.designhunter.net/?p=6462 Ecoshack

Modern Australian architecture with an Asian twist

The minimalist white exterior of this home makes a surprise transition to the exotic at the entrance: we are welcomed by a Balinese statue...

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A lovely little copper house in Coogee https://ecoshack.com/a-lovely-little-copper-house-in-coogee/ https://ecoshack.com/a-lovely-little-copper-house-in-coogee/#respond Wed, 23 Mar 2016 02:40:18 +0000 https://staging.designhunter.net/?p=6637 Ecoshack

A lovely little copper house in Coogee

My eye was very much taken by this lovely little copper house in the Sydney suburb of Coogee. Designed by Takt Architects with a...

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Sustainably Spanish https://ecoshack.com/sustainably-spanish/ https://ecoshack.com/sustainably-spanish/#respond Wed, 16 Mar 2016 03:56:34 +0000 https://staging.designhunter.net/?p=6602 Ecoshack

Sustainably Spanish

This stunning home is located in the magnificent Collserola mountain range, overlooking Barcelona. The home was designed by Aleventosa Morell Architects as a compact...

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Sustainable prefab bushland retreat https://ecoshack.com/sustainable-bushland-prefab-retreat/ https://ecoshack.com/sustainable-bushland-prefab-retreat/#respond Thu, 03 Mar 2016 07:53:12 +0000 https://staging.designhunter.net/?p=6370 Ecoshack

Sustainable prefab bushland retreat

How awesome is this little place? This pre-fab design by EcoLiv Sustainable Buildings is on the rugged coastline of Victoria and is on a...

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Highly insulated timber-clad home in New York https://ecoshack.com/timber-clad-beauty-long-island-new-york/ https://ecoshack.com/timber-clad-beauty-long-island-new-york/#respond Wed, 17 Feb 2016 04:46:11 +0000 https://staging.designhunter.net/?p=6530 Ecoshack

Highly insulated timber-clad home in New York

Long low lines of cedar cladding are held in place with striking and innovative stainless steel fixings which are a unique feature of this...

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Bluey’s Beach ‘4’ by Bourne Blue Architecture https://ecoshack.com/bourne-blue-blueys-beach-4/ https://ecoshack.com/bourne-blue-blueys-beach-4/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2016 23:29:01 +0000 https://staging.designhunter.net/?p=6477 Ecoshack

Bluey’s Beach ‘4’ by Bourne Blue Architecture

This Bluey’s Beach home on the mid North coast of NSW was conceived by Bourne Blue Architecture based on a brief for simplicity, durability...

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Warm industrial for architects own home in Tel Aviv https://ecoshack.com/warm-industrial-architects-own-home-telaviv/ https://ecoshack.com/warm-industrial-architects-own-home-telaviv/#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2015 03:45:29 +0000 https://staging.designhunter.net/?p=6440 Ecoshack

Warm industrial for architects own home in Tel Aviv

It’s always interesting to see what architects come up with when designing their own homes. This home in Tel Aviv (Israel) was designed by...

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A cocoon of timber hovering over the bay https://ecoshack.com/kawau-house-cocoon-timber-over-the-bay/ https://ecoshack.com/kawau-house-cocoon-timber-over-the-bay/#respond Mon, 19 Oct 2015 05:40:31 +0000 https://staging.designhunter.net/?p=6407 Ecoshack

A cocoon of timber hovering over the bay

This is the kind of architecture that makes my heart sing. Designed by Dorrington Atcheson Architects as a family holiday home, it features a...

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Warm industrial chic in seaside Brighton https://ecoshack.com/warm-industrial-architecture-seaside-brighton/ https://ecoshack.com/warm-industrial-architecture-seaside-brighton/#respond Sat, 16 May 2015 05:06:52 +0000 https://staging.designhunter.net/?p=6339 Ecoshack

Warm industrial chic in seaside Brighton

I came across this architectural beauty while researching a fireplace / tv combination for my own home. I’m sure you’ll agree, the way mckimm...

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Sustainable prefab beach house in Blairgowrie https://ecoshack.com/sustainable-prefab-beach-house-blairgowrie/ https://ecoshack.com/sustainable-prefab-beach-house-blairgowrie/#respond Wed, 10 Dec 2014 05:50:14 +0000 https://staging.designhunter.net/?p=6243 Ecoshack

Sustainable prefab beach house in Blairgowrie

This lovely little beach house was created by the talented folk at Archiblox. Located in the seaside village of Blairgowrie, the house is a...

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Sustainably striking cabin in Blairgowrie https://ecoshack.com/sustainably-striking-cabin-architecture-blairgowrie/ https://ecoshack.com/sustainably-striking-cabin-architecture-blairgowrie/#respond Fri, 22 Aug 2014 07:40:40 +0000 https://staging.designhunter.net/?p=6221 Ecoshack

Sustainably striking cabin in Blairgowrie

This multi-award winning project known as “Cabin 2” is a fantastic contribution to the small architecture movement, which focuses on small, light-weight and eco-friendly...

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Handcrafted reclaimed furniture by Aussie designer Brett Sambrooks https://ecoshack.com/handcrafted-reclaimed-furniture-aussie-designer-brett-sambrooks/ https://ecoshack.com/handcrafted-reclaimed-furniture-aussie-designer-brett-sambrooks/#respond Tue, 19 Aug 2014 01:54:00 +0000 https://staging.designhunter.net/?p=6208 Ecoshack

Handcrafted reclaimed furniture by Aussie designer Brett Sambrooks

I was excited to come across a talented Aussie furniture craftsman by the name of Brett Sambrooks. Each piece is handcrafted from reclaimed timber...

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