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From Old Victorian Shopfront to Sustainable City Home with Solar Panels and Rooftop Garden

July 4, 2025

The house rises from the shell of a near-collapsing Victorian shopfront. What once stood as a disused two-storey structure has been transformed into a dynamic model for climate-conscious living. Its design is guided by principles of closed-loop sustainability, balancing high-performance systems with a respect for historical context.

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Blending Into Nature: A Half-Buried House With A Green Roof

July 3, 2025

This hillside home uses the natural slope to its advantage. Half-buried and minimal in form, it blends seamlessly with its environment.

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This Elevated Modular Tiny House Is The Woodland Escape You’ve Always Wanted

July 2, 2025

The Birdhouse Modular by Tree Tents is a customisable, sustainable outdoor structure designed to suit any landscape, ideal for eco-tourism, retreats, or off-grid living.

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How Terracotta Shingles Bring Earthy Warmth To This Modern Home

July 2, 2025

Discover how this Melbourne home uses terracotta shingles on both roof and walls, blending sustainable materials with a warm, natural palette rooted in the surrounding trees.

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The Stunning Cliffside Home That Makes You Feel Like You’re Living in the Trees

July 1, 2025

A striking modern chalet by MU Architecture, La Flèche is a forest retreat on Lake Tremblant that blends sharp rooflines, natural stone, and warm wood interiors.

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These Apartments Are Like Sculptures You Can Live In

June 30, 2025

Sculptural apartment forms at Esplanade Brighton step down toward the coast, blending into the urban grain while standing out through bold material choices and curved, contemporary design.

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