Free plans for sustainable homes

After all this consideration of finances, it is nice to find some things that are free. If you are thinking about knocking down your old home and replacing it with a sustainable, energy-efficient one, first take a look at yourhome.gov.au. The site has plenty of advice and ideas for passive design, materials, energy-efficiency, as well as case studies for different climates.

Even better, it offers free designs for energy-efficient homes that can be used as-is or customised to suit your needs. The designs have been created by an architect in collaboration with an energy assessor to create sustainable homes with well-planned, comfortable and practical spaces. Image: Acacia House, yourhome.gov.au