Grand Designs Australia

Grand Designs Australia71%

TV 2010-10-21 50m Documentary
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Follows intrepid individuals as they try to design and construct the home of their dreams.

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Status
Returning Series
Runtime
50m
Seasons
12
Episodes
128
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Australia
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English
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Season 1 2010 · 9 eps
  1. 1 Bushfire House February 2009. Chris Clarke had just spent two years building his minimalist timber and steel dream home at Callignee in Gippsland when, less than a week after completion, it was … Oct 21, 2010 50m
  2. 2 Very Small House Architect Domenic Alvaro and his partner Sue Bassett are urban animals who love the inner city suburb of Surry Hills in Sydney. However their dream location comes with a nightmare… Oct 28, 2010 50m
  3. 3 Southport Heritage House When Jan and Ed Gillman bought a tumble-down weatherboard in Southport, their first intention was to demolish and start again. But on learning its unique history as the 1880’s sum… Nov 4, 2010 50m
  4. 4 Clovelly House Julie and Patrick Eltridge bought in Sydney’s beachside Clovelly three years ago, paying $1.6 million for an old house on a sloping block. It was the land and its sea views they w… Nov 11, 2010 50m
  5. 5 Lake Bennett House For 17 years Trevor and Francoise Sullivan have lived with their two kids and numerous animals in an open sided shed on 33 bushy acres at Lake Bennett south of Darwin. With money … Nov 18, 2010 50m
  6. 6 Hamptons House If ever there was an ideal place for a Hamptons house outside the Hamptons, the Gold Coast hinterland would be it – wide open spaces, balmy sea-kissed air and a sense of prosperit… Nov 25, 2010 50m
  7. 7 Fish Creek Church House Nothing like an impulsive act to take you down a path you hadn’t expected in life. For engineer Peter Riedel and his interior designer wife Mary, their sudden whim was to purchase… Dec 2, 2010 50m
  8. 8 Cottage Point House Drew Muirhead is a self employed entrepreneur and man about town. He’s building a Balinese resort style mansion in leafy Cottage Point. Not one to do things by halves, Drew’s mans… Dec 9, 2010 50m
  9. 9 Indented Head House Ian McDonald and Rob Wilhelm are not building an understated new home. Theirs is a Grand Design in its most literal sense. A glass box with a roof like floating wings overlooking … Dec 16, 2010 50m
Season 2 2012 · 10 eps
  1. 1 Brighton Sixties Over the years, Nick and Anna McKimm have almost made a hobby of renovating, selling and moving on. But with three young children, they’re ready to lay down permanent roots and bu… Apr 5, 2012 50m
  2. 2 Paynesville Industrial Ten years ago retired Civil Engineer Bernie Ryan and his wife Ruth, packed up their three kids and moved to Paynesville, a charming seaside town in Victoria's popular Gippsland La… Apr 12, 2012 50m
  3. 3 Five Dock Retro Anne Potter loves all things retro - the fashion, the cars... even the hairstyles. So ten years ago, it was no surprise that she and husband Michael snapped up a modest 60’s bunga… Apr 19, 2012 50m
  4. 4 Kyneton Flat Pack Kyneton, a country town in Victoria’s Macedon Ranges, is known for historic architecture and bustling farmers markets. It’s the perfect place for foodies Rod Moore and Di Foggo – … Apr 26, 2012 50m
  5. 5 Trinity Beach Pole House Daniel Leipnik and Andrew Preston have long cherished the dream of a laid-back, barefoot life in the tropics. And they have found the ideal location at Trinity Beach near Cairns i… May 3, 2012 50m
  6. 6 Gladysdale Dry Stone House For nine years, Michael and Sandy Rutledge have been making the weekend pilgrimage to their lush 20 acre property in Gladysdale, an hour east of Melbourne. Now they’re leaving the… May 10, 2012 50m
  7. 7 Stonyfell Watertank Life in Adelaide, the driest capital city in Australia, has made Mike Dare and wife Lowen Partridge passionate about conserving water. Like many people, they decided to put a coup… May 17, 2012 50m
  8. 8 Yellingbo Artist's House Art teacher and sculptor Laurie Smith and his wife Renee Hoareau, a trained artist turned web designer, are both zealous art lovers; so joy of joys when, after years of searching … May 24, 2012 50m
  9. 9 Battery Point Glass House Adventurous, outdoorsy types, Greg Kay and Trish Knight, live in the ideal spot to enjoy nature - right on the waterfront in Hobart’s exclusive Battery Point. The view is dazzling… May 31, 2012 50m
  10. 10 Steels Creek Earth House Edd and Amanda lost everything when bushfires swept through Steels Creek. Determined to stay with the land they love, they're building a concrete bunker embedded in the landscape … Jun 7, 2012 50m
Season 3 2012 · 10 eps
  1. 1 Mansfield Indoor/Outdoor Victoria's high country is the idyllic location of Pamela & Stuart's quaint little weekender but with a permanent move here looming, it's time to upsize. Oct 18, 2012 50m
  2. 2 Hampton Timber Jenny & Brett are replacing their loved Californian Bungalow with a sculptural, Japanese style all timber house with wrap-around pool. Pure dedication ensures this uniquely challe… Oct 25, 2012 50m
  3. 3 Balnarring Rammed Earth Eco conscious entertainers Claire and Lisa adore their hobby farming lifestyle on Victoria's Mornington peninsula, but the cute 1930's beach shack they've long shared with two pug… Nov 1, 2012 50m
  4. 4 Warburton Arch House Tyrone & Hailey follow the advice of a feng shui expert or 'energy ecologist' throughout construction of their new house. An owner-built labour of love, their passive solar buildi… Nov 8, 2012 50m
  5. 5 Byron Bay Beach House Max and Mariella have been planning to relocate to Bryon Bay since the birth of their daughter Ruby. As successful property developers, an ambitious build shouldn't be a problem -… Nov 15, 2012 50m
  6. 6 Annandale Urban House Brett and Rees are the proud parents of three young boys and desperately need more space. They love their inner west community in Sydney's Annandale, so the plan is to build on th… Nov 22, 2012 50m
  7. 7 Barossa Valley Glass House James & Helen plan to capture breathtaking Barossa views in their elegant new home. 60 metres long, 1 room wide and virtually all glass, it looks straightforward on paper. The com… Nov 29, 2012 50m
  8. 8 Ocean View House There's nothing flimsy about Brunella & Carlo's contemporary home in QLD's Ocean View. It's 'semi brutalist' architecture designed to last and driven by Brunella's passion for con… Dec 6, 2012 50m
  9. 9 Surry Hills Small House Revisited Domenic and partner Sue bought small and built big. Apr 15, 2013 50m
  10. 10 Clovelly House Revisited Julie and Patrick fast tracked the construction of their modern beachside home, thanks to a firm of pre-fab builders in Victoria. Peter re-visits them to learn how they have settl… Apr 22, 2013 50m
Season 4 2013 · 10 eps
  1. 1 Inverloch Sand Dune House After eight years of planning, Melbourne couple Glenn and Kate Morris are finally making a start on their striking, sustainable ‘sand dune’ house near Inverloch on Victoria’s Gipp… Oct 10, 2013 50m
  2. 2 South Melbourne Brick Greg, a former bricklayer is passionate about two things – his family (partner Emma & their 4 yr old son Archie), and...bricks. As a testament to his love for both, he’s building … Oct 17, 2013 50m
  3. 3 Torrens Park Modern Mansion Hoteliers Richard and Denise have knocked down the family home in the Adelaide Hills and are re-building an even bigger version, despite the fact their kids are grown. This modern… Oct 24, 2013 50m
  4. 4 Hornsby Heights Adobe Ardent collectors Kerry and Judy have a passion for Sante-fe style, mud houses even though they live on a sloping bush block on Sydney’s north shore. Inspired by an unconventional… Oct 31, 2013 50m
  5. 5 Richmond Inner City Darren and Ruth Rogers have almost polar opposite views about what their new house should be. Darren wants all the bells and whistles – home cinema, wine cellar, even a lift. Ruth… Nov 7, 2013 50m
  6. 6 Forest Lodge Eco House Chris and wife Belinda bought the small ‘car park’ of land next door to their existing house, just 3.9 metres wide: literally a tiny gap in a long row of heritage listed cottages … Nov 14, 2013 50m
  7. 7 Ilford Sheep Station Thirteen years ago Meredith and Matt Bayfield needed an escape from their busy lives as doctors in Sydney so they purchased a working sheep property at Ilford in the central table… Nov 21, 2013 50m
  8. 8 Hunters Hill Textural Daniela Turrin, Niran Peiris and their son Calum are doing something no-one in their historic street in the prestigious Sydney suburb of Hunters Hill has done before. They’re knoc… Nov 28, 2013 50m
  9. 9 King Island Whale Tail Anchored in the middle of Bass Strait and subject to the ferocious winds of the Roaring Forties, King Island is about as far from the tropics as you can get in Australia. Yet arti… Dec 5, 2013 50m
  10. 10 Dynyrnne Curved Self confessed hippies Cole and Jane Bradshaw bought a thin sliver of land on an exceptionally steep site only a landscaper could love, in the hilly suburb of Dynnyrne in Hobart..… Dec 12, 2013 50m
Season 5 2014 · 10 eps
  1. 1 The Graceville Container House An experimental three storey house made entirely from 31 new shipping containers. Oct 9, 2014 50m
  2. 2 Mt. Eliza Modern The single longest build in Grand Designs Australia's history. This 6 year build was all about getting their dream house absolutely perfect. Oct 16, 2014 50m
  3. 3 Claremont Origami An architect, Ariane Prevost, at the peak of her career, puts it aside to design and build a house for herself and her husband Neil. Oct 23, 2014 50m
  4. 4 Foxground Pavilion After 30 years as a civil engineer, Joe Cato sells his building business to spend more time with his kids and build a new house. This house will be completed entirely by rammed ea… Oct 30, 2014 50m
  5. 5 Port Melbourne Urban Green Some people have the ability to see beyond the function of an object - to see it as a work of art……and it’s that premise that’s driven Melbourne doctors, Ian and Ann Howard, to cr… Nov 6, 2014 50m
  6. 6 Toowoomba English Farmhouse After years working abroad, Sarah and English born husband Alistair Brodie-Fraser decided to relocate back to Sarah’s home town of Toowoomba in Queensland. This time the move will… Nov 13, 2014 50m
  7. 7 Williamstown Bluestone When Jason Bretell and Jennifer Pancari first set eyes on a dilapidated old bluestone cottage in the Melbourne bayside suburb of Williamstown, it was love at first sight. The 150-… Nov 20, 2014 50m
  8. 8 Brookfield Spotted Gum The brief to their architect was simple. A home that not only makes the very best of its location, but is truly unique. In short, as different as possible from the traditional ran… Nov 27, 2014 50m
  9. 9 Pipers Creek Strawbale House Like many people, Dean and Sherril Lamb yearn for a simpler existence, for them and their three children. But unlike most people, they’re actually going to try to make it happen. … Dec 4, 2014 50m
  10. 10 Faraday Aussie Bush House Before Matt McLelland’s wife Anne died six years ago, they’d been looking for a rural property to build on - a place to call home for them and for their four adult children to com… Dec 11, 2014 50m
Season 6 2015 · 11 eps
  1. 1 Yackandandah A sculptor and his architect brother are building a contemporary home on the edge of an escarpment using handcrafted materials inspired by their adjacent historic sawmill studio. Jun 4, 2015 50m
  2. 2 Harcourt Art and Troy are swapping out their life running a grand old Bendigo bed and breakfast for a bold new and dramatically modern enterprise. Jun 11, 2015 50m
  3. 3 Kinglake A couple who are building a fire proof, sustainable, non toxic house at Kinglake, an hour out of Melbourne. Jun 18, 2015 50m
  4. 4 East Melbourne, VIC Ralph Alphonso has grand plans for his 5mx4m inner city design. It will be a massive challenge on a small scale, and Ralph is adamant this eco-friendly build will not sacrifice st… Nov 5, 2015 50m
  5. 5 Launceston, TAS Seasoned renovators Mark and Karen are taking on the challenge of converting a derelict 1920's electricity substation into a cutting edge home - while preserving its history and i… Nov 12, 2015 50m
  6. 6 Kuitpo, SA Nick and Kate take inspiration from their vineyard location for the first build. Their architect designed home in the shape of a leaf, with a spine stone wall running through the … Nov 19, 2015 50m
  7. 7 North Balgowlah, NSW An abiding love of all things 1950’s, especially American design, architecture and art has been a life-long pursuit for dedicated collectors Warwick Noble and Melanie Hughes. If i… Nov 26, 2015 50m
  8. 8 Turners Beach Eucalyptus House Photographer Nigel is building his first house with wife Nina on a site steeped in bushland that will form his inspiration. He's designing the house around a large Eucalyptus tree… Dec 3, 2015 50m
  9. 9 Deakin Retro '70s House Barbara and Bill love modernist design so they've sought an architect designed 70s style home. Bill has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease so the home's curved roof line and … Dec 10, 2015 50m
  10. 10 Northcote Vinegar Factory Owner/Architect Adrian is passionate about sustainable building. He has grand plans for turning his Vinegar Factory inside out by creating a four storey eco-friendly house complet… Dec 17, 2015 50m
  11. 11 Kevin McCloud's Top 10 Grand Designs Australia Set in historic Homewood House in Surrey, England, Grand Designs Australia host Peter Maddison and Grand Designs host Kevin McCloud sit down with a cup of tea and an old fashioned… Apr 20, 2017 50m
Season 7 2017 · 14 eps
  1. 1 North Bondi Urban Cliff, NSW Brendan and Penelope dream of a multi-tiered, multi-million dollar home, complete with infinity pool on the side of a cliff in Bondi. But when they constantly change plans, will i… Apr 27, 2017 50m
  2. 2 Maianbar Cross Laminated Timber, NSW Sydney couple Phil and Ariana want an adventurous house, something cutting edge that hasn't been done before. This special house will cantilever out from their block and overlook … May 4, 2017 50m
  3. 3 Verrierdale Tent House, QLD Inland from Noosa in a lush tropical landscape sits Nick and Nicole's sail house. They have a daring design which they hope will look like a yacht moored on dry land and provide t… May 11, 2017 50m
  4. 4 Hillbank Medieval, SA Anglican Reverends Neil and Ruth have long harboured a desire to build their own home in the style of a Tudor farm house featuring timber boards and a church-like interior of hand… May 18, 2017 50m
  5. 5 Ocean Shores Chipboard, NSW GP Zewlan and her electrician husband Tom, want an architect designed home in a great location on shoestring budget. Working within a tenuous loan framework, what they create is i… May 25, 2017 50m
  6. 6 Kensington Curvy, VIC Architect Tim Hill has made his name designing small, radically shaped, timber houses. Now it's time for Tim's family to up-size to a new house that will be curvaceously shaped li… Jun 1, 2017 50m
  7. 7 Aldinga Beach Dune, SA Set on a small block overlooking the Southern Ocean, this three-pod home straddles a pair of four-meter high sand dunes on the protected Aldinga Scrub conservation area on the Sou… Jun 8, 2017 50m
  8. 8 Stirling Glass Stone House, SA Six years ago Louise and Steve bought two acres of a rambling English garden in the Adelaide hills. Using the local stone their dream home will be a rustic two storey stone farm h… Jun 15, 2017 50m
  9. 9 Hamilton Japanese Queenslander, QLD Steve Minon has a fascination for things Japanese. He fell in love with the work of an iconic Japanese architect Yo Shimada, who he contacted to design a house for him. Jun 22, 2017 50m
  10. 10 Daylesford Long House, VIC Brisbane based architects Donovan Hill, helped Trace and Ronnen create the most original grand design, incorporating a giant greenhouse that encloses a house, garden, stables and … Jan 11, 2018 50m
  11. 11 Tallebudgera Valley Queenslander, QLD Doug and Yvette have lived on their idyllic 10 acre property in the Gold Coast for the last two years. On a whim they bought a 100 year old house, that will now make the 130km jou… Jan 18, 2018 50m
  12. 12 French Island Barge, VIC With his own machinery and help from family and friends, Mike plans to build a large spotted gum clad home, in an off grid, koala filled paradise. However, he faces the challenge … Jan 25, 2018 50m
  13. 13 Stanley Windmill, TAS Phillip lives in a quirky cluster of buildings -a shed and a heritage listed windmill. With the help of his architect friend Greg, they will link the historic structures into a co… Feb 1, 2018 50m
  14. 14 Coombs Curtain Wall House, ACT When it comes to his family home, IT engineer Damien wants it filled with every hi tech feature. Computer controlled blinds, a two storey spiral glass staircase, and a custom air … Feb 8, 2018 50m
Season 8 2019 · 10 eps
  1. 1 Euroa, VIC In the bush ranger territory of the Strathbogie Ranges, Eddie and Dot dream of a home with a magnificent 360 degree view. Can they work around the huge granite boulders to achieve… Jul 17, 2019 50m
  2. 2 Elsternwick, VIC Lori and Morgan are building a funky modern house on a tight suburban site. This family home will have a lot of fun elements including a trapeze net, car parking stacker and a pap… Jul 24, 2019 50m
  3. 3 Curl Curl, NSW Stephen has spent the last15 years at the helm of his own construction company building homes for other people. Now with his first child on the way, he's finally building his own,… Jul 31, 2019 50m
  4. 4 Lockleys, SA Tony and Tania want a million dollar house on a $400,000 budget. Working off handshake deals with the architect and builder, will their dream home be finished? Aug 7, 2019 50m
  5. 5 Lewisham, TAS 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 nothi… Aug 14, 2019 50m
  6. 6 Toolangi, VIC 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-… Aug 21, 2019 50m
  7. 7 Rivett, ACT 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 grou… Aug 28, 2019 50m
  8. 8 Suffolk Park, NSW 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… Sep 4, 2019 50m
  9. 9 Mt Tamborine, QLD David and Sarah are in love with Mt Tamborine, 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 acre… Sep 11, 2019 50m
  10. 10 Dee Why, NSW Barbara and Craig have built two companies from the ground up, so when they decided to embark on their dream home, it wasn't surprising they threw out the rule book and decided to… Sep 18, 2019 50m
Season 9 2021 · 8 eps
  1. 1 Mystery Bay, NSW When Rob and Sally buy land for their new home, they are faced with endless challenges. The build must withstand the elements, celebrate the amazing views and blend effortlessly i… Mar 31, 2021 50m
  2. 2 Hawthorn, VIC David and Jenny have a dream to live in a super-modern terrace house in a traditional suburb. But their daring plan to create a three-storey home really pushes stress levels and f… Apr 7, 2021 50m
  3. 3 Tamar, TAS Matt and Eloise leave Melbourne for Tasmania. But the budget for their build means Matt has to do most of the work himself. An injury, pregnancy and a giant Great Dane puppy all a… Apr 14, 2021 50m
  4. 4 North Perth, WA Perth couple Angelo and Kasi love the bulky concrete buildings from the 1950s. But when they see the plans for their new family home, there are a few surprises. Will they embrace … Apr 21, 2021 50m
  5. 5 Hawkesbury, NSW Simon and Lauren want to convert a tiny 150-year-old church into their family home. This means honouring the history of the church while creating a modern house – will they succee… Apr 28, 2021 50m
  6. 6 Greenwich, NSW Dion and Turi have big plans but a limited budget when they build a new, harbourside home. As the daring build, with a lap pool running through it, becomes all-consuming, there ar… May 5, 2021 50m
  7. 7 Ascot, QLD Joe and Hayley design high-end homes for others, but this is their chance to build their own. The curved, bold design includes a monumental staircase and a full-sized tennis court… May 12, 2021 50m
  8. 8 Coburg, VIC Marc and Felicity have dreams of building a non-toxic, passive home and after years of work, the unthinkable happens – a fire sweeps through their beloved home just as they are ab… May 19, 2021 50m
Season 10 2022 · 16 eps
  1. 1 Goobarragandra, NSW Trevor and Jeanette are looking to build a very special home close to nature in which Trevor can move about easily in his wheelchair. When a 15 acre block with river frontage come… May 5, 2022 50m
  2. 2 Inverloch, VIC After a fire destroyed the much-loved homestead on Alistair and Belinda's dairy farm, they embark on a bold new project to create a comfortable home that looks like a dairy shed, … May 12, 2022
  3. 3 Carlton, VIC Building a big house in inner-city Melbourne is a tricky business. But architect Annalise and project manager Kim have a plan to turn their 1850s terrace into a multi-storied mode… May 19, 2022
  4. 4 Coffee Camp, NSW Gary and Clare left the hustle and bustle of Sydney for a more peaceful pace with plans of building a spaceship-like domed house, reminiscent of the beautiful vaulted structures s… May 26, 2022
  5. 5 Chain of Lagoons, TAS Lynne and Paul have found a beautiful stretch of coastal wilderness with panoramic views over the Tasman Sea. With plans to build a huge modern home, Paul will project manage whil… Jun 2, 2022
  6. 6 Clunes, NSW Retirees and childhood sweethearts Liz and Warren have taken on a hundred-acre Macadamia farm in the Byron Bay hinterland, with grand plans to build an epic five-bedroom, Mediterr… Jun 9, 2022
  7. 7 Bullsbrook, WA Tani and Tim have plans to build a medieval 'earth castle' on their 60 acre property. Built into the sides of a man-made dam, there are plans for a drawbridge, turret, underground… Jun 16, 2022
  8. 8 North Melbourne, VIC Architect Ben and artist Tania decide to get creative with a tiny discarded scrap of land in one of North Melbourne's grittier back lanes. Can their grand dreams materialise from … Jun 23, 2022
  9. 9 Whittlesea 'Earth', VIC Bel and John are building an underground house on 25 acres at Whittlesea, Victoria. An area known for bushfires, Bel and John want to ensure their property is fire proof. Jan 25, 2023
  10. 10 Torquay 'Raw Concrete', VIC Fiona and Sal attempt to find a middle ground with their build, with Sal deciding the location and Fiona choosing the design. Feb 1, 2023
  11. 11 Newtown 'Hat Factory', NSW Anita and Kris Martincic dreamt of living in the city, so when a 100 year old derelict building came on the market, they jumped at the chance. Feb 8, 2023
  12. 12 Clarence 'Container House', NSW After buying a block of land in Clarence, Dennis and Karen try to build a house that can withstand bushfires out of seven shipping containers. Feb 15, 2023
  13. 13 Carrickalinga 'Shed', SA Catherine and Mick purchase 50 acres in the rolling hills of South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula and begin building a remarkable structure that looks more like a corrugated iron … Feb 22, 2023
  14. 14 Norwood 'Gold', SA For Dr Shiva Gunapu and his psychologist wife Rima, incorporating the rich colours of their Indian heritage is an essential element for their new home. Mar 1, 2023
  15. 15 Dooralong 'Elemental', NSW Electrician Mick takes on the challenge of a lifetime when he and artist wife Belynda decide to build their dream modernist home in the bucolic Dooralong Valley, on the NSW Centra… Mar 8, 2023
  16. 16 Coober Pedy 'Dug Out', SA Constructing an underground acropolis in the desert town of Coober Pedy is an ambitious undertaking, but when Paul's parents retire, he wants to build them the ultimate 'undergrou… Mar 15, 2023
Season 11 2024 · 10 eps
  1. 1 Kevin McCloud Special New host of Grand Designs Australia Anthony Burke is joined by Grand Designs UK icon Kevin McCloud on a road trip to see the best contemporary Australian architecture. Oct 10, 2024 59m
  2. 2 Fish Creek Seeking a country retreat for all their family, Ross and Cathy use their knowledge and love of the outdoors to build a cutting-edge straw home that can withstand the harshest of e… Oct 10, 2024 56m
  3. 3 Mount Waverley Husband and wife architects Gaurav and Vish design a multigenerational home for their aging parents and young children, entirely clad in over 9000 terracotta tiles. Oct 10, 2024 56m
  4. 4 Huon Above Tasmania's breathtaking Huon River, Dan Rawlins must overcome personal tragedy, and his own lack of building experience, to almost singlehandedly construct an off-grid home,… Oct 10, 2024 57m
  5. 5 Benowa Rookie architect Nick is aiming to solve Australia's housing crisis by showing that good design is affordable for everyone. Oct 10, 2024 56m
  6. 6 Sutton Farm Returning to sixth generational family land, Sam along with wife Selina, build an off-grid forever home for their three sons from beloved Canberra Red bricks. Oct 10, 2024 56m
  7. 7 Surry Hills Sydney couple Anna and Celeste are hoping to transform a rundown Victorian terrace into a modern celebration of colour and character, with not a white wall in sight. Oct 10, 2024 56m
  8. 8 Strath Creek A former Olympic snowboarder and her builder husband take on a mountainous challenge when they decide to build a unique shed-like home on a remote ridge in Victoria's Strath Creek. Oct 10, 2024 57m
  9. 9 Buderim Natalie and Stuart promise to save the soul of their "fixer-upper", but face obstacles with eccentric renovations that risk upsetting the old owners. Oct 10, 2024 56m
  10. 10 Newtown Impossible A homeowner takes a tiny rundown heritage-listed workers cottage in the middle of the dense inner city Sydney suburb of Newtown and transforms it into a beautiful, fully sustainab… Dec 12, 2024 57m
Season 12 2025 · 10 eps
  1. 1 Cygnet Earthship Locked out of Melbourne's soaring housing market, Matt and Kate move to Tasmania to build two Earthships with no building experience. Oct 16, 2025 57m
  2. 2 Horse Shoe Hill Following a cancer diagnosis, Gary and Lorilie set out to build a multi-million dollar multigenerational family home. Oct 23, 2025 57m
  3. 3 Rye Cave At Rye on the Mornington Peninsula, Ryan plans to build a unique home, with boulders in the living room, and his bedroom in a cave. Oct 30, 2025 58m
  4. 4 Dover Heights Acclaimed Australian architect Ed Lippmann discovers transforming his childhood home into a signature steel and glass showpiece may be the most daunting assignment of his storied … Nov 6, 2025 57m
  5. 5 Blue Mountains Tardis Builder Nick is hoping to build his wife Rachel the ultimate house in the idyllic Blue Mountains; a place that for the first time in her life, she can finally call home. Nov 13, 2025 56m
  6. 6 Sherwood River Richard Rowles plans to live with climate change, by building a flood proof house on the banks of the volatile Brisbane River. Nov 20, 2025 58m
  7. 7 Yass Earth Berm Psychologist Paul North has employed his son Josh to take on the unique task of building a bullet proof earth berm house, deep in Victoria's Yass Valley, to protect them from bush… Nov 27, 2025 57m
  8. 8 Interlaken Lodge Richard and Erin Sims start out building a farm-style lodge, however it balloons into a building of epic proportions, complete with three 'wings', seven-metre-high chimneys, and t… Dec 4, 2025 57m
  9. 9 Hunter Valley Rita and James have just 230 thousand dollars to self-build a sustainable, off-grid family home for themselves and their two kids. They plan to use recycled plastic bags, milk car… Dec 11, 2025 57m
  10. 10 Yarraville Pigeon In Yarraville, Victoria, a passive house builder starts a crusade to build the healthiest home in Australia on the site of an old pigeon club house! Dec 18, 2025 55m
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