Where do we live - 2022?

Want to know where the architects and scientists of Light House live?

Creating a cosy home

This issue of Sanctuary features an article by Jenny about retrofitting for energy efficiency and thermal comfort and a profile on Sarah.

Canberra, Canberra Architecture, DIY, EER, Light House, Retrofit, Science, Sustainability, Women in constructionLight House Architecture and Science8 March 2021

We're finalists in two different awards!

Three Light House homes have been named in two sustainability-specific awards!

10 key principles for a Solar (Light) House in the Canberra climate

Our recipe for success!

Helping to shape the future National Construction Code

What you need to know about Mr Fluffy blocks

Which block best suits your needs, and what to be wary of.

Architecture, Australian architecture, Canberra Times, Canberra, Design, Sustainability, Sustainable DesignLight House Architecture and Science3 May 2017Mr Fluffy, Mr Fluffy blocks, Canberra Times, Canberra, Architecture, Light House Architecture & Science

Is it more expensive to build a sustainable home?

We are entering a new housing era where building an energy efficient home isn't just an ethical bonus.

ACT, Affordable Housing, Canberra, Canberra Architecture, Canberra Times, Sustainability, Sustainable DesignLight House Architecture and Science24 April 2017Construction, energy efficient design, ethical investment, sustainable building, Canberra, Science, Architecture

Where do we live?

Want to know where the architects and scientists of Light House live?

Bubble wrap is not just for popping

It can be a pretty decent retrofit option too!

Australian architecture, Canberra, Canberra Architecture, Design, Light House, Retrofit, Sustainability, Sustainable Design, Sustainable coolingLight House Architecture and Science31 January 2017ABC Radio Canberra, ABC, Sustainable design, Sustainable, Sustainable Cooling, Cooling, Light House Architecture & Science, Light House, Canberra

Over overtime?

It's a big topic, with a simple solution: It's just not worth it.

Architecture, Australian architecture, Light House, Sustainability, Sustainable Communities, Unpaid Overtime, Work Life Balance, Mental Health, Social Sustainability, Healthy WorkplaceLight House Architecture and Science24 November 2016Unpaid overtime, Overtime culture, Architecture, Sustainable, Sustainable communities, Mental health, Work Life Balance

Living closer together: Vibrant & sustainable suburbs

Thinking about a secondary residence? Here's a guide to your options...

Affordable Housing, Architecture, Australian architecture, Canberra, Canberra Architecture, Design, Planning, SustainabilityLight House Architecture and Science8 November 2016Dual occupancy, Unit titling, Subdivide, Secondary residence, Studio, Granny flat

Sustainable CHOICE

An excellent resource on energy efficient renovations and new builds.

Introducing our most loyal team member

Meet mellow man Zac...

Healthy Workplace, SustainabilityLight House Architecture and Science14 October 2016

Energy innovators - keeping Australia beautiful

#TidyAussie

Architecture, Australian architecture, Canberra, Canberra Architecture, Design, Light House, Sustainability, Sustainable Design, Keep Australia Beautiful, Sustainable Communities, ACTLight House Architecture and Science8 September 2016National AboretumKeep Australia Beautiful, Sustainability, Sustainable design, Sustainable communities, Sustainable

Leading by example

Our Director Jenny's new Light House home is well under way, and looking pretty good...

Salvaged with room to shine

There is nothing old school about this left-of-centre eco design...

Architecture, Australian architecture, Design, Green architecture, Renovation, Retrofit, Sustainability, Science, Sustainable Design, RepurposeLight House Architecture and Science27 August 2016Architecture, Sustainable design, Sustainability, Solar Housing, Design, Science, Multiplicity

Women at Work: Sarah Lebner

That's our girl! Actually, one of the four girls on our team of eight.

NAWIC, Light House, Architecture, Sustainability, Women in construction, HerCanberraLight House Architecture and Science18 August 2016NAWIC, HerCanberra, Sophia Bouzas, Women, Architecture, Construction

Conspiracies, contradiction and climate change

Want some reliable climate change info? Look no more!

Australian architecture, Architecture, Light House, Science, Sustainability, Sustainable Design, Bureau of Meteorology, AASLight House Architecture and Science16 August 2016Climate Change, BOM, Australian Academy of Science, Sustainability, Global warming, Sustainable design, Science

Three Generation House proving older homes can sparkle

Canberra Times' Rachel Packham had a chat to our Jez about a Cinderella story set in Bywong...

How to fight the annual winter mould attack on your home

Have you experienced the damaging effects of condensation? Want to know some ways to reduce the chance?

Journal.

We're passionate about education and motivating change. We hope to inspire an audience much larger than our direct circle of clients.

Here you'll find interesting articles, engaging resources and a whole lot of sustainable goodness.