Before you sign with any builder, ask this: “Are you comfortable with an independent building inspector inspecting your work?” In this episode, builder Simon Clark explains why that single question reveals more about a builde...

What is biophilic design—and does it really make a difference? In this episode, builder Simon Clark breaks down the science-backed benefits of bringing nature into the home and shares a practical, no-nonsense framework you ...

70 out of 10 custom home designs never make it to site - and the biggest reason is avoidable. In this episode, builder Simon Clark explains the #1 mistake homeowners make: engaging a designer or architect without bring...

Australia needs more homes - but builders are stuck in a maze of planning approvals, ResCode rules and red tape. In this episode, Melbourne builder Simon Clark (Sustainable Homes Melbourne) breaks down why housing targets ...

In this episode of House of Meaning, host Simon Clark breaks down what it really means to build a sustainable home in 2026 cutting through the myths and greenwashing to focus on four key pillars.Too often, “sustainable” i...

Step inside one of Melbourne’s most ambitious heritage transformations - two 150 year old terrace homes in Fitzroy that may just be the most sustainable terrace homes in Australia.In this episode, Simon Clark, buil...

In this episode of House of Meaning, host Simon Clark unpacks how block orientation shapes the comfort, energy efficiency, and liveability of your home - and the smart design strategies to make the most of any site.Fro...

In this first episode of House of Meaning, host Simon Clark explores the vital role of passive solar design in building and renovating sustainable homes.You’ll discover the five key principles of passive solar design;...

Welcome to the 'House of Meaning' by Sustainable Homes MelbourneIf you're planning to build or renovate and want a home that’s sustainable, thoughtful, and built with care ...