With ANZ, Homes to Love is exploring the ways we live now, under the theme of ‘Eco-friendly’ – and how this trend allows us to live and build today
On-trend and practical These home owners used poplar for walls and ceilings because it’s cost-effective and sustainably grown. It also suited the Scandinavian feel they were trying to achieve in the interior rooms. Photography by: Russell Kleyn
On-trend and practical The concrete terrace absorbs heat from the sun during the day, which is released through the walls of the house during cooler evenings. Photography by: Russell Kleyn
Simple, convenient and sustainable These removable holiday homes from architects Bonnifait + Giesen are designed to be as eco-friendly as possible. Their holiday homes are made from upcycled containers and have fittings for wind and solar power equipment. Photography by: Paul McCredie
Simple, convenient and sustainable The Port-a-Bach design still has the spatial qualities of a house. Floors, walls, ceiling and furniture are all made of plantation grown bamboo plywood, making the bach feel larger than it is as well as providing a blank canvas for the owners to make their own. Photography by: Paul McCredie
Bright, warm and eco-friendly In this energy-efficient new build inside temperatures are a warm 24 degrees all year round. Solar heating aside, a key requirement was a wall of north-facing windows that flood the space with warmth and light. Photography by: Nicola Edmonds
Bright, warm and eco-friendly The house is set to the south of the 2300-square-metre section and was positioned to take advantage of the all-day sun. Photography by: Nicola Edmonds
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