Sanctuary 62 is available now! Build green, build beautiful, build affordable. Australia's best magazine for people looking to build and renovate sustainably. Discover the latest design ideas and cutting-edge green technology, the best ethical technology and furnishing buys, and tips and solutions to help you create a comfortable home for life. Inside: Sanctuary 62 is our Sustainable House Day special. This flagship event is returning in a new autumn timeslot, expanded to include its widest range of expert sessions yet. Each year it's a joy to see proud homeowners from all around the country registering their homes, and in this issue we showcase some of our favourites from this year's collection. Elsewhere, building designer Elizabeth Wheeler presents the inspiring family home design that won the top gong in the recent True Zero Carbon Challenge. We take a look at the recently announced upgrades to the National Construction Code, including the new 7-Star minimum energy rating for new builds. Dick Clarke tackles the gnawing problem of termites and how to thwart them, and our friends at the Australian Passive House Association answer some common questions in our 'Ask the Experts' article. And Melbourne renter Leila Alexandra gives us a tour of her productive food garden and explains her low-effort, natural gardening philosophy - plus much more.

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