Sustainability

Layered histories: refurbishing the visitor centre at Rouse Hill Estate
Refreshed and renewed, the refurbished visitor centre at Rouse Hill Estate, on Dharug Country, offers visitors an invitation to explore the property and discover its richly layered history

Sustainability
Sustainability is central to our mission. We sensitively conserve and manage our built heritage assets, restore and protect our natural ecosystems and landscapes, and conserve and care for our collections

The coolest room in the house
What practical techniques can we learn from historical building design to minimise heat and energy consumption in our homes today?

Conservation
Vaucluse House kitchen garden
The Vaucluse House kitchen garden recently underwent a significant rejuvenation project to preserve the site and allow it to continue to be used as a valuable educational resource

Underground ruin now supplies water
The underground tank, or cistern, at Meroogal was originally the main supplier of household and garden water, holding around 40,000 litres in its mostly submerged brick belly