Queensland
Houses are open for FREE between 10am and 4pm.
Unless otherwise stated you do not need to make a booking. Simply turn up and enjoy!
Click on the Info Sheet link next to each house for more info, or log onto shmeco.com
A number of Ancillary Events are being held in Queensland in conjunction with SHD this year. Please visit the Ancillary Event page for information on these great events.
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| Suburb | House Style | Lifestyle | Building & Construction | Garden/ Outdoors | Water Harvesting | Renewable Energy | Heating & Cooling | Water Heating | Fixtures & Fittings | Appliances | Links | |
| SINNAMON PARK, 4073 Info Sheet |
Architect, Owner Builder | Dense Urban, Adults & Children | Brick veneer | Native, Composting, Water wise plants | Other, PV grid connect | Cross ventilation, Passive | Solar panel | Louvre windows, Low VOC paints, External shading, Blinds, Single glazing, Pelmets & curtains, Shower heads | Fridge |
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| THORNLANDS, 4164 Info Sheet |
New | Semi Rural, Adults + Children | Brick veneer | Native | Above ground tanks, Black water, Plumbed in systems, Water tanks, Grey water system | PV grid connect | Cross ventilation, Passive | Power monitoring, Louvre windows, Shower heads | Dish washer, Washing machine, Computers, Fridge |
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| COORPAROO, 4151 Info Sheet |
Retrofit | Urban, Adults | Double brick, Wood | Organic, Edible garden, Water wise plants | Above ground tanks, Water tanks | PV grid connect | Gas | Power monitoring, External shading, Blinds, Single glazing, Pelmets & curtains, Shower heads | Dish washer, Washing machine, Computers, Entertainment unit, Freezer, Fridge |
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| BURPENGARY, 4505 Info Sheet |
Semi Rural, Adults + Children | Brick veneer | Composting, Organic, Edible garden | Above ground tanks, Plumbed in systems, Water tanks, Grey water system | PV grid connect | Evacuated | Power monitoring, External shading, Blinds, Shower heads | Dish washer, Washing machine, Computers, Entertainment unit |
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| DARRA, 4076 Info Sheet |
Retrofit, Renovation, Owner Builder | Semi Rural, Couple | Recycled products, Wood | Native, Composting, Permaculture, Organic, Edible garden, Water wise plants | Above ground tanks, Water tanks, Grey water system | Other, PV grid connect | Cross ventilation, Passive, Under floor heating | Solar panel | Power monitoring, Low VOC paints, External shading, Single glazing, Pelmets & curtains, Shower heads | Washing machine, Computers, Fridge |
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| STRETTON, 4116 Info Sheet |
Owner Builder | Dense Urban acreage, Couple. Solar Cooking. | Recycled products, Brick veneer | Native, Composting, Organic, Edible garden | Above ground tanks, Water tanks | PV grid connect | Cross ventilation | External shading, Blinds, Single glazing, Shower heads | Dish washer, Washing machine, Computers, Entertainment unit, Freezer, Fridge |
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| VICTORIA POINT, 4165 Info Sheet |
Display, Architect, New | Brick veneer | Water tanks | Cross ventilation |
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| FITZGIBBON CHASE, 4018 Info Sheet |
Display, Architect, New | Brick veneer | Water tanks | Cross ventilation |
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| WOOLLOONGABBA, 4102 Info Sheet |
Display, Retrofit, Renovation, Architect, Owner Builder, New | Eco Hub Centre | Wood | Underground tanks, Above ground tanks, Water tanks, Grey water system | Other, Wind, PV off grid, PV grid connect | Heat pump, Solar panel | Power monitoring, Louvre windows, Floor treatment, Low VOC paints, External shading, Blinds, Double glazing, Single glazing, Shower heads | Dish washer, Washing machine, Computers, Entertainment unit, Freezer, Fridge |
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| ASHGROVE, 4060 Info Sheet |
Retrofit, Renovation, Architect | Dense Urban, Adults & Children - 3 generations | Recycled products, Wood | Native, Composting, Permaculture, Organic, Edible garden, Water wise plants | Above ground tanks, Water tanks, Grey water system | Other, PV grid connect | Wood, Electric, Cross ventilation, Passive | Power monitoring, Floor treatment, Low VOC paints, External shading, Blinds, Single glazing, Pelmets & curtains, Shower heads | Dish washer, Washing machine, Computers, Entertainment unit, Freezer, Fridge |
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| GEEBUNG, 4034 Info Sheet |
Renters | Native, Community garden, Composting, Permaculture, Organic, Edible garden, Water wise plants | Grey water system | Other | Cross ventilation, Passive | Power monitoring, Single glazing, Pelmets & curtains, Shower heads | Computers |
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| HIGHVALE, 4520 Info Sheet |
Owner Builder, New | Semi Rural, Couple | Brick veneer | Native, Composting, Organic, Edible garden, Water wise plants | Above ground tanks, Black water, Plumbed in systems, Water tanks, Grey water system | PV grid connect | Electric | Solar panel | Power monitoring, External shading, Blinds, Pelmets & curtains, Shower heads | Dish washer, Washing machine, Computers, Entertainment unit, Freezer, Fridge |
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| MOUNT OMMANEY, 4074 Info Sheet |
Renovation | Dense Urban, Adults & Children | Brick veneer | Composting, Organic, Edible garden, Water wise plants | Above ground tanks, Water tanks | PV grid connect | Wood | Solar panel | External shading, Single glazing, Pelmets & curtains, Shower heads | Washing machine |
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Some houses in this area are being opened with the assistance of the ATA Brisbane Branch and Sustainable Jamboree.
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| Suburb | House Style | Lifestyle | Building & Construction | Garden/ Outdoors | Water Harvesting | Renewable Energy | Heating & Cooling | Water Heating | Fixtures & Fittings | Appliances | Links | |
| MAREEBA, 4880 Info Sheet |
Owner Builder | Semi Rural, Couple | Native, Composting, Permaculture, Organic, Edible garden, Water wise plants | Water tanks | PV grid connect | Cross ventilation | Solar panel | External shading, Double glazing, Single glazing, Pelmets & curtains, Shower heads |
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| CAPE TRIBULATION, 4873 Info Sheet |
Architect, Owner Builder | Rural, Research Station & Bat House | Recycled products, Wood | Permaculture | Above ground tanks | PV off grid | Cross ventilation, Passive | Solar panel | Power monitoring, External shading, Double glazing | Computers, Entertainment unit, Freezer, Fridge |
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| SMITHFIELD HEIGHTS, 4878 Info Sheet |
Architect, New | Recycled products, Wood | Native, Composting, Permaculture, Organic, Edible garden, Water wise plants | Above ground tanks, Water tanks | PV grid connect | Cross ventilation | Heat pump | Power monitoring, Louvre windows, Floor treatment, Low VOC paints, External shading, Blinds, Single glazing, Pelmets & curtains, Shower heads | Dish washer, Washing machine, Computers, Entertainment unit, Freezer, Fridge |
Link Link |
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| MANUNDA, 4870 Info Sheet |
Renovation | Urban, Adults + Children | Wood | Composting, Organic | PV grid connect | Cross ventilation | Solar panel | Power monitoring, Louvre windows, External shading, Single glazing, Pelmets & curtains | Computers, Freezer, Fridge |
Link |
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| KURANDA, 4881 Info Sheet |
Semi Rural, Couple | Native | PV grid connect | Cross ventilation | Solar panel | Power monitoring, Louvre windows, Floor treatment, Low VOC paints, External shading, Shower heads | Dish washer, Washing machine |
Link Link |
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| EDMONTON, 4869 Info Sheet |
Renovation | Garden Open Only - Aquaponics | Wood | Organic | PV grid connect |
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| REDLYNCH VALLEY ESTATE, 4870 Info Sheet |
New | Water tanks | Cross ventilation, Passive | External shading, Single glazing, Shower heads |
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| BUNGALOW, 4870 Info Sheet |
Garden Open Only - Aquaponics | Organic, Edible garden, Water wise plants |
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| BULGUN, 4854 Info Sheet |
New | Semi Rural, Couple | Wood | Native, Composting, Organic, Edible garden | PV grid connect | Cross ventilation, Passive | Solar panel | Power monitoring, Louvre windows, Floor treatment, External shading, Shower heads | Washing machine, Computers, Entertainment unit, Freezer, Fridge |
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The homes in this area are opened with the assistance of Tropical Green Building Network and Cairns and Far North Environment Centre (CAFNEC).
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| Suburb | House Style | Lifestyle | Building & Construction | Garden/ Outdoors | Water Harvesting | Renewable Energy | Heating & Cooling | Water Heating | Fixtures & Fittings | Appliances | Links | |
| ZILZIE, 4710 Info Sheet |
New | Rural, Adults or Family or Couple | Wood | Native, Composting, Permaculture, Edible garden, Water wise plants | Above ground tanks, Plumbed in systems, Water tanks | PV grid connect | Cross ventilation, Passive | Solar panel | Power monitoring, Floor treatment, Low VOC paints, Single glazing, Pelmets & curtains, Shower heads | Dish washer |
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| Suburb | House Style | Lifestyle | Building & Construction | Garden/ Outdoors | Water Harvesting | Renewable Energy | Heating & Cooling | Water Heating | Fixtures & Fittings | Appliances | Links | |
| CURRUMBIN VALLEY, 4223 Info Sheet |
Architect, New | Adults + Children | Underground tanks, Above ground tanks, Plumbed in systems, Water tanks | PV grid connect | Gas | Solar panel | Single glazing, Pelmets & curtains, Shower heads | Washing machine |
Link |
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| CURRUMBIN VALLEY, 4223 Info Sheet |
Architect, New | Rural, Adults + Children | Recycled products, Wood | Native, Composting, Edible garden, Water wise plants | Above ground tanks, Black water, Water tanks, Grey water system | PV grid connect | Cross ventilation, Passive, Gas | Solar panel | Power monitoring, Louvre windows, Low VOC paints, External shading, Single glazing, Shower heads |
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| CURRUMBIN VALLEY, 4223 Info Sheet |
Architect, New | Recycled products | Native | Water tanks | PV grid connect | Solar panel | Low VOC paints, Shower heads | Dish washer, Washing machine, Computers, Entertainment unit, Freezer, Fridge |
Link Ling |
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The houses in this area are being opened with the assistance of the Ecovillage at Currumbin.
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| Suburb | House Style | Lifestyle | Building & Construction | Garden/ Outdoors | Water Harvesting | Renewable Energy | Heating & Cooling | Water Heating | Fixtures & Fittings | Appliances | Links | |
| FAIRFIELD WATERS, 4811 Info Sheet |
Display, Architect | Recycled products | Native, Water wise plants | Water tanks | PV grid connect | Cross ventilation | Solar panel | Power monitoring, Louvre windows, Low VOC paints, External shading, Double glazing, Shower heads | Dish washer, Fridge |
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| Suburb | House Style | Lifestyle | Building & Construction | Garden/ Outdoors | Water Harvesting | Renewable Energy | Heating & Cooling | Water Heating | Fixtures & Fittings | Appliances | Links | |
| BURRUM HEADS, 4659 Info Sheet |
Owner Builder | Rural, Single | Brick veneer | Composting, Organic, Edible garden, Water wise plants | Underground tanks, Black water, Water tanks | PV grid connect | Cross ventilation | Solar panel | External shading, Single glazing, Pelmets & curtains, Shower heads | Washing machine, Computers, Fridge |
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| MARYBOROUGH, 4650 Info Sheet |
Retrofit, Renovation | Urban, Holiday Home / Bed & Breakfast | Recycled products, Wood | Native, Composting, Organic, Edible garden, Water wise plants | Above ground tanks, Plumbed in systems, Water tanks | PV grid connect | Electric, Cross ventilation, Passive | Power monitoring, Louvre windows, Blinds, Pelmets & curtains, Shower heads | Washing machine, Freezer, Fridge |
Link Link |
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| BURRUM HEADS, 4659 Info Sheet |
Semi Rural, Couple | Brick veneer | Composting, Edible garden, Water wise plants | Above ground tanks, Plumbed in systems, Water tanks, Grey water system | PV grid connect | Cross ventilation | Solar panel | Power monitoring, External shading, Blinds | Dish washer, Washing machine, Freezer, Fridge |
Link |
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The houses in this area are opened with the assistance of the Fraser Coast Regional Council.
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| Suburb | House Style | Lifestyle | Building & Construction | Garden/ Outdoors | Water Harvesting | Renewable Energy | Heating & Cooling | Water Heating | Fixtures & Fittings | Appliances | Links | |
| AITKENVALE, 4814 Info Sheet |
Retrofit, Renovation | Dense Urban, Single | Native, Composting, Permaculture, Edible garden, Water wise plants | Above ground tanks | PV grid connect | Cross ventilation | Solar panel | Louvre windows, Floor treatment, Low VOC paints, External shading, Shower heads | Fridge |
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| ALLIGATOR CREEK, 4816 Info Sheet |
Retrofit, Renovation | Semi Rural | Native, Composting, Permaculture, Organic, Edible garden, Water wise plants | Above ground tanks, Water tanks | PV grid connect | Cross ventilation | Heat pump | Shower heads | Dish washer, Washing machine |
Link |
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| TOWNSVILLE, 4810 Info Sheet |
Architect, New | Adults + Children, Single, Couple | Water wise plants | Water tanks | Other | Cross ventilation | Solar panel | Louvre windows, Single glazing, Shower heads | Dish washer, Washing machine, Fridge |
Link |
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| ROSSLEA, 4812 Info Sheet |
Retrofit, Renovation, Owner Builder | Dense Urban, Couple | Wood | Native, Composting, Organic, Edible garden, Water wise plants | Cross ventilation | Heat pump | Louvre windows |
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| ROWES BAY, 4810 Info Sheet |
Display, Retrofit, Renovation | Sustainability Education Centre | Recycled products, Brick veneer | Native, Community garden, Composting, Permaculture, Organic, Edible garden, Water wise plants | PV grid connect | Heat pump, Solar panel | Shower heads |
Link |
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| RASSMUSSEN, 4817 Info Sheet |
Architect, New | Native, Water wise plants | Cross ventilation, Passive | Heat pump | Shower heads | Dish washer, Washing machine, Freezer, Fridge |
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The houses in this area are being opened with the assistance of NQ Dry Tropics.
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| Suburb | House Style | Lifestyle | Building & Construction | Garden/ Outdoors | Water Harvesting | Renewable Energy | Heating & Cooling | Water Heating | Fixtures & Fittings | Appliances | Links | |
| YANDINA, 4561 Info Sheet |
Retrofit | Semi Rural, Community Garden | Strawbale, Recycled products, Wood | Community garden, Composting, Permaculture, Organic, Edible garden, Water wise plants | Water tanks | PV grid connect | Cross ventilation | Solar panel | Power monitoring, Low VOC paints, External shading | Fridge |
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| GOLDEN BEACH, 4551 Info Sheet |
Architect, New | Urban, Adults + Children | Recycled products, Wood | Native, Composting, Edible garden, Water wise plants | Above ground tanks, Plumbed in systems, Water tanks | PV grid connect | Cross ventilation, Passive | Solar panel | Louvre windows, Floor treatment, Low VOC paints, Blinds, Single glazing, Shower heads | Dish washer, Washing machine, Computers, Freezer, Fridge |
Link Link |
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| PEREGIAN BEACH, 4573 Info Sheet |
Architect, New | Adults + Children | Wood | Native, Composting, Edible garden, Water wise plants | Above ground tanks, Plumbed in systems, Water tanks | PV grid connect | Cross ventilation, Passive, Under floor heating | Solar panel | Louvre windows, Floor treatment, Low VOC paints, External shading, Single glazing, Shower heads | Dish washer, Washing machine, Computers, Entertainment unit, Freezer, Fridge |
Link |
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| BUDERIM, 4556 Info Sheet |
Architect, Owner Builder, New | Semi Rural, Couple | Wood | Native, Composting, Edible garden, Water wise plants | Above ground tanks, Black water, Water tanks, Grey water system | PV grid connect | Cross ventilation, Passive | Solar panel | Power monitoring, Louvre windows, Low VOC paints, External shading, Single glazing, Shower heads |
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| BIRTINYA ISLAND, 4575 Info Sheet |
New | Dense Urban, Adults & Children | Composting, Permaculture, Organic, Edible garden, Water wise plants | Above ground tanks, Plumbed in systems, Water tanks, Grey water system | PV grid connect | Cross ventilation, Passive | Solar panel | Power monitoring, Floor treatment, Low VOC paints, External shading, Single glazing, Shower heads | Dish washer, Washing machine, Computers, Entertainment unit, Freezer, Fridge |
Link |
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| LAKE MACDONALD, 4563 Info Sheet |
Semi Rural, Adults + Children | Brick veneer | Native, Composting, Permaculture, Organic, Edible garden, Water wise plants | Underground tanks, Above ground tanks, Black water, Water tanks, Grey water system | Solar panel | Power monitoring, Pelmets & curtains, Shower heads | Washing machine |
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Some homes in this area are opened with the assistance of the Sunshine Coast Regional Council.
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| Suburb | House Style | Lifestyle | Building & Construction | Garden/ Outdoors | Water Harvesting | Renewable Energy | Heating & Cooling | Water Heating | Fixtures & Fittings | Appliances | Links | |
| TOOWOOMBA, 4350 Info Sheet |
Display, New | Brick veneer | Composting, Edible garden, Water wise plants | Above ground tanks, Plumbed in systems | Cross ventilation, Passive, Gas | Louvre windows, Blinds, Single glazing, Pelmets & curtains, Shower heads |
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