Education Hub
Here we share insightful resources to help you on your journey.
Whether you’re just starting to explore your options or you’re ready to get into the details, our resources cover everything from council approvals and costs to design ideas, materials and how a Greenspan building comes together.
You’ll find practical guides and useful information for Melwood garden rooms and larger Cedarspan barns alike.
You can filter by topic or use to find the answers you’re looking for, or browse the full collection to help you plan with confidence.
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The gift of space
Not all gifts are wrapped in paper. In fact, the best ones aren’t. The greatest gifts are the ones that enhance your life. Family. Friends. Time. Tranquillity. Health. Hobbies. Dogs…(definitely dogs). And space. Space provides the freedom to enjoy these gifts that life so generously gives. When you have room…
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Your building, your way – A complete guide to your personalisation options
“We enjoyed the options available to customise the building to our needs and achieve the design we were after,” say Ryan and Ashley. “It was versatile, we were able to match it with what was existing there and it was so flexible in that we could do whatever we wanted.”…
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How to Build a Self-Sufficient, Sustainable Off-Grid Lifestyle
The dream is calling louder than ever. Life is moving too fast. The cost of living is soaring. Cities are increasingly crowded. Technology seems to be taking over. Our sanity – and the planet – is suffering! The relentless pressures of modern life are seeing more and more of us…
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Pool Cabanas: The Coolest Hot Property Around
As the weather shifts from the chill of winter to warm spring sunshine, and summer peeks around the corner, we find one type of building noticeably becomes red hot at Greenspan. Pool cabanas! It’s the same story every year. Buds appear on the trees, the temperature begins to rise, and…
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How to choose the right rural block to build on
If you’ve been dreaming of creating a rural escape in Australia, but haven’t found the perfect block yet, this guide is for you. There’s a lot to consider – whether it’s a weekender for your family, an Airbnb to create extra income, or a new farming venture. You need to…
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Building the Perfect Weekender: The Dream Starts Here
We’ve all dreamed of it. A quiet escape in the country where only the sunrise and sunset determine the schedule. A place to switch off at the end of a busy working week and resurface refreshed and ready for the next. A place where family, friends and fun come first…and…