About

How can we live well, with purpose, and with less reliance on resources? ask the Sustainable Habitat Challenge (SHAC) network of designers and builders.

We practice innovative design, 'barn-raising' building events, use solar energy and apply practical building science and engineering. SHAC creates sub-consent (>10sqm), off-grid buildings for the newly-formed Life in Vacant Spaces (LiVS) Charitable Trust. LiVS makes easier, the temporary use of vacant property for creative, community and enterprise projects. See for yourself and hear about the build.