How to Build a Solar Cooker That Actually Works in Australian Heat

You've probably heard about solar cookers. Maybe you've seen them in documentaries…

By Build-It 6 Min Read

Plastic Bricks Are Outperforming Concrete in Construction

The construction industry faces a materials problem. Concrete remains the default choice,…

By Build-It 6 Min Read

Build a Solar Dehydrator That Works

You want to preserve food without adding to your power bill, and…

By Build-It 7 Min Read

Hydrogen Water Heating in Australia

Australia's plumbing industry stands at an unusual crossroads. The technology arriving on…

By Build-It 6 Min Read

Why Composting Toilets Make Sense for Australian Properties

You're looking at water bills that keep climbing. Or maybe you're building…

By Build-It 6 Min Read

Why DIY Plastic Smithing Could Transform How You Source Building Materials

You throw away plastic bags every week. Those bags could become weatherproof…

By Build-It 7 Min Read

Why Australian Builders Are Rethinking Demolition Completely

Demolish a house today, and you've just burned 65 years of energy…

By Ashton Victor 8 Min Read

Australian Builders Just Printed a House in Half a Day

Walls printed in hours, not months. The numbers from Western Australia sound…

By Ashton Victor 7 Min Read

Why Smart Australians Renovate Decks Instead of Replacing Them

Australians don't just fix things for practical reasons. There's something deeper in…

By Ashton Victor 6 Min Read

Blueprints for a cleaner build as EPA releases new development standards

The construction industry is getting a new set of blueprints for tackling…

By Ashton Victor 3 Min Read