New build Archives - Page 11 of 12

Country spread

30 Jun 2016

Living in the country may seem charming and idyllic to some, but Pamela O’Reilly endured many climatic extremes before building a modern farmhouse near Margaret River.

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Constructed from locally sourced materials and designed in the style of a traditional worker’s shed, this new family home in Trentham is comfortable, thermally efficient and provides views in all directions.

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Copper House: green secondary dwelling

12 Jun 2016

This 60-square-metre secondary dwelling on a narrow lot in Coogee replaced the original fibro shack. Designed for flexible use into the future and conceived by Takt, the building is designed as three boxes which step down the slope.

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Coastal gem: Freycinet Tasmania

5 May 2016

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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Idealising design: Passive House NZ

5 May 2016

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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City greening

5 Apr 2016

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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A problem shared…

25 May 2015

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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Unearthed

1 Dec 2014

Collaboration and experimentation helped Gavin Scott create a contemporary home of his own, using natural materials and traditional techniques to mirror its lush surrounds.