House profiles
Coastal gem: Freycinet Tasmania
Artists Tamzen and Sam Brewster imagined a low-energy creative sanctuary in the idyllic surrounds of Tasmania’s famed Freycinet National Park.
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House profiles
Idealising design: Passive House NZ
Building to strict Passive House standards may seem overkill in Auckland’s mild climate, but with no need for heating or cooling and next to no bills, the Durbin family have found it to be the ideal solution.
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House profiles
Right at home
A recently renovated house in Newcastle that shares attributes with a well-designed yacht is the perfect home port for this young family.
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House profiles
City greening
The site of a former Greek community garden inspired an outward-looking approach for Mark and Lisa’s Brisbane house design, securing its food growing legacy and plentiful green space around and above their new home.
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New build
A problem shared…
Peter and Teresa’s family home, a careful composition of old and new in a series of pavilions, will continue to evolve with their growing family and changing lifestyle.
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House profiles
Unearthed
Collaboration and experimentation helped Gavin Scott create a contemporary home of his own, using natural materials and traditional techniques to mirror its lush surrounds.
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House profiles
The nature shack
This modular holiday house proves smaller is better when out in the bush.
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New build
Handmade with love: building with recycled materials
Building a new house out of old materials was a singular vision for this Perth couple.
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Sustainable Design
Off-grid living in the Adelaide Hills
With its own electricity and water supply this Adelaide Hills home demonstrates modern off-grid living.
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Cottage character
A north-facing extension to an Adelaide cottage provides flexible and energy efficient family living spaces without compromising the character of the original home.
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House profiles
Earthy modern living
Beyond its pared back street facade, Michelle and Chris’ home is impressive. The modern design incorporates clean lines, generous and smart spaces, high ceilings, double glazing and classy furnishings. It’s also an 8 Star home designed with environmentally responsible living firmly in mind.
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