Located in Pilar, Buenos Aires, facing a tranquil polo field, Nirvana House by AtelierM redefines the idea of home. Designed to integrate with its environment both visually and emotionally, the house becomes part of the land, not just placed on it.
House for BEES, designed by Downie North Architects, represents more than a clever acronym drawn from a family’s names—it captures a design philosophy centered on connection, craft, and care. Located in Mosman, Sydney, this thoughtful addition redefines the rear of a Federation-era home, creating a fluid relationship between house and garden.
When we think about energy efficiency, we often jump straight to light bulbs, smart thermostats, or solar panels. However, one of the biggest game changers when it comes to energy use is architecture. The way a building is designed, from the layout to the materials used, can make a massive difference in how much energy it saves or uses.
The Rose Apartments by Brooks + Scarpa is a new LEED Gold, four‐story, 35-unit building that offers 100% affordable housing for transitional-aged youths. It provides a safe, welcoming home for young adults who might otherwise face homelessness.
An energy-efficient home is designed to consume minimal energy while maintaining high comfort levels for its occupants. These homes are built using modern materials and technologies that reduce energy waste, optimize the use of renewable energy sources, and enhance long-term sustainability.
The passive house concept emerged in Germany at the end of the 1980s, thanks to the collaboration between the German physicist Wolfgang Feist and Swedish researcher Bo Adamson.
Sustainable building principles align with the circular economy of cutting waste and focusing on renewable resources. Furthermore, native landscaping, green building materials, and stormwater management play key roles in sustainable design.
The Greenport Passive house was intended to be a laboratory to prove what TTC could achieve for its clients in the integration of sustainability, aesthetics, and luxury.
This passively designed extension and renovation creates a warm, robust, family and pet friendly space, while protecting a mature Magnolia x soulangeana tree and maximising garden area.
