Built for the Bush

For Australia’s rural settlers the creation of simple, energy efficient homes was a matter of situational necessity with their limited access to materials, skills and resources.

Today, architects recognize the conservation of energy as a global imperative and are increasingly aware of the environmental impact of the creation and maintenance of modern housing.

In this new light the low-energy solutions of the 19th century rural house are being reappraised: the environmental suitability of traditional building materials has been recognised; water is again being treated like a precious commodity and passive shade, ventilation and heating strategies are once more being utilized to condition the air.

An exhibition from the NSW State Cultural Institutions.

Tour history

National Wool Museum, Geelong, VIC
27 July – 30 October 2016

Yarra Ranges Regional Museum, Lilydale, VIC
20 February – 15 May 2016

Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre, NSW
12 July – 8 September 2013

Creative Arts Gallery, Gunnedah, NSW
25 May – 14 July 2013

Tamworth Council Chambers, NSW
15 April – 17 May 2013

Orange Regional Gallery, NSW
15 February – 31 March 2013

Western Plains Cultural Centre, Dubbo, NSW
21 July – 28 October 2012

Peppin Heritage Centre, Deniliquin, NSW
18 February – 15 April 2012

Eden Killer Whale Museum, Eden, NSW
17 September 2011 – 13 February 2012

National Archives of Australia, Canberra, ACT
3 June – 11 September 2011

Liverpool Regional Museum, NSW
2 April – 12 May 2011

Lady Denman Heritage Complex, Huskisson, NSW
10 December 2010 – 27 March 2011

Pioneer Park Museum, Griffith, NSW
24 September – 28 November 2010

Temora Rural Museum, NSW
24 July – 14 September 2010

Museum of the Riverina, Wagga Wagga, NSW
10 April – 18 July 2010

Albury Art Gallery, NSW
12 February – 4 April 2010

Shear Outback, Hay, NSW
20 November 2009 – 27 January 2010