Living Off The Grid

The practicality of a classic hat proves the perfect design inspiration for an off-grid home in Australia's outback.

Sitting on an exposed hilltop, this off-grid retreat deals with a hostile landscape, but it's worth the effort for that view...

Sometimes people are dicks. Escape and Thoreau yourself into this collection of Australia's best huts, shacks, cabins and retreats...

Waitpinga Retreat designed as a casual getaway immersed in the natural beauty of nature looks and feels very Australian.

Make space for Warm House Cool House on your bookshelf and your home can become a more sustainable and comfortable place.

A magnificent 100 year old fig tree and a small creek are treated as sacred elements in this home which embraces its environment.

In the Californian desert temperatures can soar to over 40 degrees. This family built a home without air-conditioning - are they mad?

These homes are off the grid. They produce power, collect rainwater and treat their own waste - saving money and the planet at once.

In a natural clearing of bushland, this home with simple detailing and an earthy palette captures the spirit and joy of camping.

This off-the-grid home is close to the beach in the Daintree Rainforest — an ancient ecosystem deserving a thoughtful approach to site.

Snowy Mountains House is designed for living off the grid in style. The home works with nature to resist extreme winds, collect rainwater and shed snow.

Incorporating the qualities of a traditional farmhouse ensures this modern farmhouse will feel like a home from the get-go.

Eyrie Houses demonstrate just how decadent the holiday home has become. And how rewarding returning back to basics can be…

For less than the price of a new car, a rusty old shipping container is transformed into a stunning guest house. What a bargain!

This 'Bach' - a New Zealand term for a small holiday shack - is built inside a shipping container. It's a self-contained, portable, and fun retreat for a family of four.