Our Projects
Our projects at Shelter Building Design range from small granny flats to alterations of exiting buildings, to complete 4 bedroom passive houses (passivhaus). Our project focus is always on sustainability. From walls to windows and doors, to energy consumption and much more…
Spending a little more time planning and perhaps increasing the budget a little will provide for savings for decades to come. And your house will be of architectural significance due to its sustainability credentials.
Welcome to the Culburra Beach Hemp House, a beautiful fusion of eco-friendly design and family living. Created by Kirstie Wulf of Shelter Building Design, this home is a shining example of sustainable...
Initially built with a workshop this versatile Hempcrete Granny Flat is a unique space was first used as a serene yoga studio. It has since been expertly converted into a comfortable two-bedroom...
They say good things come in small packages. That’s certainly true for the fondly named ‘Hempy’ – a small hempcrete house built on a block with the highest bushfire rating, BAL-FZ, in Blackheath in...
We are thrilled to announce our latest project: designing and facilitating the build of a Straw-bale house in Tumbarumba, near the picturesque Snowy Mountains. This innovative project, dubbed "Huff...
The Culburra Hemp House consists of three intersecting pavilions, two of which are tilted off parallel to the boundary to face true north for maximum solar control. The hempcrete walls provide a good...
The Hazelbrook Hemp House was part of the BDAA National Awards held in Melbourne, Kirstie received a commendation at BDAA awards...
The roof line and extended eaves of this contemporary upper storey extension contributed to solar gain and thermal comfort...