Biophilia

January 31, 2024

Passivhaus principles make this house an urban oasis

Hütt 01 Passivhaus is part experiment, part beacon of contemporary architecture. Melbourne Design Studio (MDS) has integrated sustainable design principles with modern aesthetics – and most importantly – a commitment to overcoming urban densification.

December 8, 2021

The Habitus House of the Year Video Series

Tune into our limited video series, taking a deep dive into the themes from the biggest issue of the year – the Habitus House of the Year special edition.

November 3, 2021

What is Biophilia and Why is it Important?

In this essay, MK Leung, Director of Sustainable Design at Ronald Lu & Partners, explains what biophilic design is and how it is shaping our homes and apartments.

October 28, 2021

What Makes a Healthy Home?

The next episode in the Habitus House of the Year video series has landed! Tune in as we explore the concept of biophilia and wellness – essentials to making a home that is healthy.

June 28, 2021

Brunswick Yard In Conversation: Bringing Biophilia To Life

Tune in to a webinar with the design team behind Brunswick Yard – a new development centred on community and biophilia.

July 28, 2020

A High-Rise Green House In Singapore

Bonsai, bunnies, and bountiful greenery characterise this high-rise garden home in Singapore, designed by Right Angle Studio.

June 30, 2020

A Brutalist Façade Belies Verdant Greenery And Open Plan Living

In a rarely seen move, Gaurav Roy Choudhury Architects builds a house to its boundaries in order to get the most of nature – but in this case, nature is found inside its four walls.

June 18, 2020

Edwardian Meets Mid-Century

A mid-century modernist inspired house in Perth designed by architect Beth George for a modern family to feel at home in nature.

June 11, 2020

Find Luxury Living With Nature

A beautifully bold façade by Carr for the boutique Carter Apartments in Toorak, Melbourne, finds softness in verdant landscaping, while simultaneously providing privacy inside.

February 25, 2020

Oui J’aime Hotel By Wallasia Has A Multitasking Design

Oui J’aime Hotel is an incredibly resolved design solution by Bangkok-based design practice, Wallasia, infused with intellect and enlightenment.

February 18, 2020

Return To Roots At Sukasantai Farmstay

A farm stay on the hills of Sukabumi, Indonesia, offers Goy Architects the chance to help realise a visionary client’s intention to build simply and sustainably for the community and beyond.

February 14, 2020

These Venues Are Turning Hospitality Design Inside Out

The importance of being outside and in nature is seeing a shift in the design of hospitality venues as they blur the lines between interior and exterior space.