A residence built for now, and into the future
Perfectly set within the picturesque natural surrounds of Tasmania, this residence is designed as a place of escape from professional life.
Building community before designing the building
Working out of Carlton, Melbourne, Andrew Maynard and Mark Austin refuse the binary choice between a fun working environment and serious design. Find out about the ideas and values guiding their work.
Echo living: Australia’s first passive house development
Australia’s first off-the-plan Passive House development features a swag of energy-saving technologies, including appliances from sustainability leader V-ZUG.
Designing for life
From Irving Smith Architects comes a house inspired by the form of a feather and designed for the ever-changing lifestyle of a family. Through fine detail and great thought, Feather House is a stand out, bespoke in every way to sustainably support its residents both now and in the future.
A call to nature
Weaving through the Grampians (Gariwerd) wilderness is a series of hiking camps and cabins that blend with the pristine natural beauty around them.
Simon Anderson on Fireproofing for Australia’s Climate Future
Simon Anderson’s off grid family home in the Blue Mountains was an experiment in fireproofing. And it’s one that’s likely to pay off.
Green In More Ways Than One
When a couple from the sustainability sector approached Drawing Room Architecture to extend their home, there were a few challenges immediately facing the renovation.
Everything You Need And Nothing You Don’t
This project takes a highly crafted approach to tiny home living, bringing together architect, builder and craftsman for an utterly unique outcome.
A House Built Around Trees
Austin Maynard Architects considers Garden House its most sustainable project thus far.
Modernist Design Stands The Test Of Time
R House in Malaysia by Ken Yeang is a climate-responsive and ever-contemporary exemplar of tropical modernist design that was ahead of its time.
A Voluminous And Organic Home Set In A Subtropical Garden
Homage to Oscar is a classic piece of 1960s modernist architecture brought back to life by updating and finishing the original home by George Reeves.
Sustainable Architecture To Reduce Environmental Impact
These Australian houses are designed to reduce their impact on the earth and provide healthy living environments for residents.