Two exciting events coming up at the Catalina Sustainable Home in October 2026

All Aboard the Tour!

Secure your place on the Solar Dwellings Bus Tour 2026

Catalina Sustainable Home will be a key stop on the upcoming Solar Dwelling Bus Tour 2026.

Departing from Solar Dwellings HQ, the tour will head north to enjoy a private tour of the Home, before making its way back, stopping at four other Solar Dwellings passive solar-designed homes along the way.

During the journey, Griff Morris will share the story and design features of each home. At every stop, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore the home and ask the homeowners questions about their experience.

When: Sunday 11th October 

Time : 9:30am – 1:30pm

Where: start and finish at Solar Dwellings - 23 Green St, Mt Hawthorn

Cost: $45 per person (All profits will go to The Hunger Project)

Book tickets : https://events.humanitix.com/bus-tour-2026

Learn More about Catalina Sustainable Home - Final Opportunity

Join us for an informative talk at the award-winning Catalina Sustainable Home, soon to be featured in Episode 15 of Dream Homes Revealed, airing on Saturday, 10 October 2026.

Griff Morris will explain the fundamentals of passive solar design and demonstrate how these principles have been incorporated into the home. After the presentation, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the home, see the features discussed and ask questions.

The talk will cover:

What does “north-facing” really mean—and don’t all blocks face north?

What is the difference between passive solar design and Passivhaus?

Demystifying NatHERS energy star ratings, net zero and carbon-positive homes

What is thermal mass, and how is it used?

Where and when should insulation be installed?

How breeze paths and airflow can naturally cool your home

How construction materials affect your home’s comfort and energy performance

All profits will be donated to The Hunger Project a not-for-profit organisation who facilitate individual and collective action to transform the systems of inequity that create hunger and cause it to persist.

Catalina Sustainable Home was just awarded another national award, picking up HIA GreenSmart Sustainable Home of the Year. This multi-award-winning home has now received nine state and three national awards, as well as being named a finalist in a further four state and five national award categories.

Don't miss out on this final opportunity to view the home and learn all about it!

When : Sunday 18 October 2026

Time : 9:30 – 11:30am

Cost : $10 per person or $15 for two tickets (all proceeds will go to The Hunger Project)

Book tickets : https://events.humanitix.com/your-dream-home-at-catalina