Thursday, October 3, 2019

Travertine and teak sustainably ground a modern home into a harsh coastal climate

Built to look like an extension of the landscape, the Point Nepean Residence in the town of Portsea, Australia is a sustainably crafted home designed to withstand extreme coastal weather. Melbourne-based design practice B.E Architecture created the home for a retired couple who wanted a beachside abode that would highlight the site’s natural beauty. In addition to a natural material palette that complements the coastal aesthetic, the home also uses site-specific, passive solar design principles...

from Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building https://inhabitat.com/travertine-and-teak-sustainably-ground-a-modern-home-into-a-harsh-coastal-climate
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