Sustainability
Guides

At Breathe, we’re committed to sustainability not just in our role as architects but as educators, too. That’s why we created a range of guides that offer accessible introductions to sustainable building design — free to read, share and copy under Creative Commons.

Sustainable Houses

An introductory guide to designing energy-efficient, future-proof, healthy and comfortable homes that last a lifetime.

Sustainable Materials

A framework for selecting and specifying sustainable materials for buildings in Australia, aimed primarily at architects and other building professionals.

Coming soon

Sustainable Apartments

Important sustainability considerations to make before purchasing or renovating a home in a multi-residential building.

Coming soon

Sustainable Commercial Spaces

How to create innovative retail, hospitality and other commercial spaces that are efficient, productive and sustainable.