Kirstie Wulf
Kirstie Wulf
Founder | Principal Building Designer
Founder | Principal Building Designer
Certifications
- Accredited Building Designer with BDAA No. 6322
- Certified Passive House Designer
- Dimploma of Building Design
- BA/LLB
Member Associations
- BDAA
- APA (Australian Passiv Haus Association)
- AusBale (Australian Straw Building Association)
- EBAA (Earth Building Association of Australia)
About Kirstie Wulf
Kirstie Wulf is the founder and leader of Shelter Building Design, which she established in 2015 with a passion for creative, sustainable, and high-performance design. As a second-career designer, she blends creativity and scientific precision to craft thoughtful solutions for challenging sites and small projects.
A pioneer in hempcrete construction, Kirstie’s award-winning home was featured in the book Hemp Buildings – 50 International Case Studies. She specialises in natural materials, Passive House design, and bushfire-resilient construction.
When not designing, Kirstie enjoys canyoning, mountain biking, and tending her permaculture garden, embodying her commitment to sustainable living.
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