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.

Our 2026 Sustainability Action Plan Update

Read our updated Sustainability Action Plan to learn how Breathe will double down on sustainability in 2026 and beyond.