Sustainable Architecture

December 6, 2023

Debris Block House blends contemporary design with sustainable practice

Light filled and encased in foliage, Debris Block House by Bangalore based studio CollectiveProject is setting a new paradigm for Indian architecture.

October 30, 2023

Bringing design thinking to make a difference

Architect Adriano Pupilli brings expert and sophisticated design to every project and, whether public or private commissions, the result impacts the landscape by exemplifying best practice and providing inspiration for living.

August 4, 2023

Ben Caine is leading the charge with Passivhaus in Perth

Founder of WA-based studio Leanhaus, architect Ben Caine took a roundabout way into finding his niche as an expert in Passivhaus – an approach to building that he says “scientifically nothing else compares to”.

February 15, 2023

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.

December 14, 2022

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.

August 1, 2022

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.

June 22, 2022

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.

April 13, 2022

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.

August 16, 2021

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.

August 4, 2021

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.

July 7, 2021

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.

May 17, 2021

A House Built Around Trees

Austin Maynard Architects considers Garden House its most sustainable project thus far.