Kinglake, an hour from Melbourne, was one of the worst affected areas in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. Dan tragically lost his home and understandably couldn't face the prospect of re-building on the same site. He eventually found 20 acres where he could start again. So he and his partner, Vicky, are building a fire resistant, sustainable house which reflects their zero waste ideals. It's a huge leap of faith and one that makes no guarantees. With untested systems and new technologies wrapped up inside a crushed brick industrial façade, will their $600,000 budget get them the truly sustainable rural escape they're chasing?

Grand Designs Australia Season 6 Episodes...

• s06e01 - Yackandandah Sawmill House
• s06e02 - Harcourt Quarry
• s06e03 - Kinglake Non Toxic House
• s06e04 - East Melbourne, Vic
• s06e05 - Launceston, Tas
• s06e06 - Kuipto, SA
• s06e07 - North Balgowlah, NSW
• s06e08 - Turners Beach, Tas
• s06e09 - Deakin, ACT
• s06e10 - Northcote Vinegar Factory

Grand Designs Australia Show Summary

A truly unique brand and a massive undertaking with a shooting period of over 12 months, Grand Designs Australia tells the stories of new homes and perhaps more importantly the Aussies who are building them. Based on the award-winning UK series, Grand Designs Australia is the first international format of the critically acclaimed show. The series charts the in-depth process of elaborate design projects undertaken by self-builders - from the initial details of blueprints, to the long and often arduous task of turning the designs into a practical living space. No design is too ambitious when it comes to creating your dream home. But discovering the hard realities that complicate your plans can often be too much to bear. From rebuilding a labour of love in the Victorian bush after it was burnt to the ground in the Black Saturday bush fires; to transforming a tiny corner car park into five l