Sustainable House Day provides the opportunity to explore inspiring sustainable homes, and learn from the people who designed them, built them, and live in them, throughout May.
With a day of open home tours on Sunday 4 May, and a month of online webinars and expert talks, there's something for everyone.
Register for an open home tour on Sunday 4 May
Step inside some of Australia’s most inspiring sustainable homes this Sustainable House Day on Sunday 4 May.
With over 230 featured homes and more than 150 open for in-person tours including in Princes Hill, Fitzroy North and Alphington, this is your opportunity to see sustainable living in action.
Register now to secure a limited spot for an in-person tour, and don’t forget to check out online open homes to see more examples from around the country.
Advance bookings are essential for in-person open homes. A small fee is payable on booking, to cover the cost of Renew running this event. You will need to book a ticket for a specific tour time. This is due to capacity restraints set by the homeowner to ensure the safety of all parties on the day. If you do not arrive at this time you will not be able to tour the home.
The exact house address will be emailed to you in the days before the event. Suburb and postcode information is displayed on your ticket and on the home's Sustainable House Day webpage.
Last year several Yarra open home tours sold out. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Learn about Efficient Electric Apartments and Townhouses
Hear successes, challenges and insights from local residents who improved energy efficiency, installed solar, and switched to electric appliances in apartments and townhouses in this online talk on Wednesday 14 May, 6:30 - 7:30 pm.
This is a Partner Event hosted independently by the Cities of Yarra, Merri-bek, Stonnington and Boroondara, as part of Renew's Sustainable House Day 2025 program.
Explore the Sustainable House Day calendar throughout May
There's lots more to explore, with expert talks and community partner events throughout May.
Yarra residents get 50% off the Sustainable House Day Webinar Series Pass, giving you access to all Sustainable House Day online expert talks. Learn from experts, builders, architects and homeowners as they share in-depth insights on sustainable home design, energy efficiency and innovative solutions.
You can book individual webinars or get a Webinar Series Pass for access to all eight sessions at a 50% discount. Simply select the ticket type City of Yarra – Webinar Series Pass at checkout.
Visit sustainablehouseday.com for the full program.
Sustainable House Day is presented by Renew.
Yarra City Council is a proud Council Partner of Sustainable House Day 2025.
Cost
- In-person open homes: $9.50 / $6.50 concession per tour
- Efficient Electric Apartments and Townhouses webinar: free
- Sustainable House Day Webinar Series Pass for 8 online expert talks: $75 / $52.50 concession / $37.50 for Yarra residents
- Sustainable House Day expert talks can also be booked individually: $12.50 / $9 concession