DESIGNING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
ONE HOUSE AT A TIME...
We design sustainable homes with natural materials that are good for you and good for our environment.
we work with
hempcrete
Breathable, fire-resistant, and naturally insulating.
strawbale
Low-impact, renewable, and
seriously energy efficient.
light earth
Simple, natural, and beautiful
in form and finish.
passive haus
Precision design for the
ultimate in comfort and
performance.
eco granny flats & extensions
Sustainable, big or small
spaces.
OUR WORK
Every project has its own story
Whatever the brief, the result is the same: a home that truly fits the people who live in it.
STRAIGHTFORWARD DESIGN THAT WORKS
At Shelter Building Design, we don’t do cookie-cutter. We design homes that are:
natural
Built from hempcrete,
strawbale, light earth
and more.
sustainable
Designed for energy
efficiency and long-term
performance
healthy
Spaces that support
your wellbeing.
And just so you know: everything we design is also affordable, buildable and approvable.
WHY MOST PEOPLE GET STUCK
Building a home should be exciting. But too often it’s a nightmare.
- Councils block your plans.
- Designs cost more than you can afford.
- Natural materials get treated like they’re “too hard.”
- Thats where we come in…
OUR Process
We keep it simple:
1.
Tell us your vision,
how you want to live.
2.
We design it together: sustainable, practical, and tailored to your budget.
3.
We get it approved so you can start building with confidence.
OUR ACCREDITATIONS
Awards
We’re incredibly proud to be recognised by the Building Designers Association of Australia (BDAA) National Design Awards.
OUR WORK
Every project has its own story
Whatever the brief, the result is the same: a home that truly fits the people who live in it.
More Case studies and reviews coming soon
Team
This talented team shares a commitment to innovative, sustainable design and we’ve been doing it for over 10 years.
We excel at challenging sites and building for small spaces, bring us your impossible projects!
PICTURE THIS
You get the design right and now you have:
- A home that’s warm in winter, cool in summer, and low-cost to run.
- Materials that are natural, breathable, and healthy to live with.
- A smooth design and approval process that keeps things moving.
- Standing in front of your house thinking, “Yep. That’s exactly what I wanted.”
Don't risk it
Get it wrong and you’ll end up with:
- Endless approval delays.
- A design you can’t afford to build.
- A house that doesn’t reflect your values.
Get it right from the start
Let’s design a natural, sustainable, healthy home you’ll love to live in. Your perfect shelter.