A Noosa home inspired by Geoffrey Bawa
This coastal home in Queensland by CLO Studios serves as an artful homage to its history, the natural environment, and the famed Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa.
Ben Callery Architects creates a serene and sustainable inner-city retreat
An example of how to do more with less through a clever architectural response, North King by Ben Callery Architects uses a large timber truss to open up this residence and let natural light flood in.
An electric vehicle that’s redefining sustainable luxury through design
From the end-of-life process to blockchain tracking on high-risk materials, Polestar is an EV brand using design thinking to create the most sustainable end product possible. Habitus editor Aleesha Callahan gets behind the wheel of a Polestar 2 to see its design credentials up close.
The ingenious science and simplicity behind The Carbon Garden
Getting carbon back into the soil is essential to the planet, so how can a kit made up, at face value, of plant health products and gardening accessories benefit this cause?
Betty House stitches old and new together with timber details
Rethinking the classic ‘ex-govie’ (ex-Government House) Josh Mulford Architects (JMA) has embraced the quality and aesthetic of the original robust build with a high-quality refit that remains cognizant of budget and sustainability.
Shadow House by Grotto Studio is full of spatial poetry
When two school friends reconnected over a shared love of design and sustainability, the opportunity to collaborate did more than give new life to a 110-year-old house – it cemented a friendship while making a poetic story in the process.
GUBI’s modern revival of Finnish legend Paavo Tynell
Danish design house GUBI pays tribute to Paavo Tynell, the ‘man who illuminated Finland’, in its latest series of lights.
Our response to the Architects Declare Open Letter to design media
What is the media’s role in pushing a more sustainable agenda? Indesign Media Asia Pacific editor Aleesha Callahan responds to the open letter.
This inner Melbourne home alludes to growing up on a farm
Glenn Lamont and his family have created a home that is uniquely their own, inspired by early childhood memories of growing up on a farm.
A family of entrepreneurs that are changing attitudes to waste, one (Keep)Cup at a time
The Forsyth’s are a powerhouse family of business entrepreneurs where sustainability and reducing waste are all in a day’s work.
Takt Studio is at the heart of regional design
As a practice, Takt is designing architecture that is sustainable, sensitive and desirable. This studio is leading the way as a beating architectural heart in the regions and is in sync, not only with the landscape, but with the local communities who call the land their home.
Authentic design is the catalyst at RAAS Chhatrasagar
Deep in an Indian forest, aside a tranquil lake, the RAAS Chhatrasagar creates its own magic. Designed by Studio Lotus, the property is a perfect place for people who understand that design can both enhance and complement the natural world.