Grand Designs AU

Young builder Zac wants to save money by building his own home. The problem is he’s promised his mum he’ll build hers at the same time – and both are on top of a sand dune.

Tabitha and Chris always dreamt of living in the forest. They bought 120 acres of rainforest in Toolangi and are building a farmhouse that will be a sustainable, economical, fire-proof and completely off grid.

David and Sarah are in love with MtTamborine, the place they were married 22 years ago. They’re now about to build a long-awaited home-away-from-home there, on lush mountain acreage boasting a rainforest and creek.

Mike and Megan, a passionate pair of creatives are attempting to build a modernist house on a modest footprint. Mike designed the house himself to include only what they need, and only what they use.

Peter is building an underground eco bunker that’s self-sufficient, sleek and completely one of a kind. From the outside it will eventually look like a bush garden, but below ground, a man cave.

Alice is a long term fan of the small house movement and on a sloping site facing the Southern Ocean. She’s creating a petite 40 square metre pod, offering all she needs and nothing more.