passive solar

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.

October 6, 2021

Bent Architecture’s Affordable yet Liveable Approach

Designing affordable social housing that considers sustainability is integral to Melbourne-based architecture studio Bent Architecture.

July 7, 2021

A True Sustainability Innovator – Vale Derek Wrigley OAM

Derek Wrigley believed that design had the power to change the world for the better, and by taking a look at his 70 plus year career in design, it seems he was right.

August 13, 2019

What Does It Mean To Live Off-Grid?

Elemental House, designed by Ben Callery Architects, is a self-sufficient retreat that also captures spirit of what it means to live off-grid.

July 5, 2018

Brazilian Modernism In Australia: Looks And Performance

How are Australian architects embracing characteristics of Brazilian modernism as a functional response to climate and aesthetic response to a brief?

April 10, 2018

Let The Sun Shine: Passive Solar Home Design

Good for people and the environment, passive solar home design improves the thermal comfort and energy efficiency of a home using the resources of the sun and wind.