Planning to build or renovate in Canberra, Bungendore, New South Wales, or Victoria? Discover why choosing the right design professional architect, draftsperson, or builder from the start can future-proof your home, budget, and energy efficiency.

A retrofit transforms an existing home into a more energy-efficient, comfortable, and cost-effective space—without the need for demolition. By upgrading insulation, sealing drafts, improving windows, and transitioning away from gas, a home can stay comfortable year-round while cutting energy bills and emissions. Retrofitting isn’t just about efficiency; it’s about future-proofing your home for a smarter, all-electric future.

Building a home that stands the test of time means designing for climate resilience. With extreme weather on the rise, energy-efficient homes that withstand bushfires, high winds, and heatwaves are more important than ever. At Conscious, we create durable, high-performance homes with smart passive design, fire-resistant materials, and integrated energy solutions. Future-proof your home with sustainable architecture that keeps you comfortable year-round. Learn how to design a climate-resilient home today.

When we first moved into our log cabin, we knew it had potential – but also plenty of room for improvement. From poor insulation to inefficient energy systems, we faced many of the challenges homeowners experience in older homes. But we saw this as an opportunity to retrofit the space for modern living without sacrificing its charm.

In this article, we share our step-by-step retrofit journey, highlighting how we’re tackling these challenges with a focus on energy efficiency and comfort. We’ll cover everything from selecting recycled timber cladding, like the sustainable material we used from Thor's Hammer in Canberra, to ensuring optimal heating and cooling strategies for year-round comfort.

Whether you're planning a full-scale renovation or simply want to make your home more energy-efficient, our experiences can offer valuable insights. Join us as we transform our log cabin into a high-performance, energy-efficient haven.

Australia is taking bold steps towards a greener future with suburb-wide electrification trials designed to transition away from gas. This initiative, highlighted in The Guardian’s recent article, represents an exciting opportunity to reduce emissions and embrace renewable energy. But what does this mean for our homes, and why is electrification so important?