Sail your cares away in this incredible floating villa near Sydney
Nothing says romance like floating down a calm waterway while taking in the sound of bird calls from the shores....
Passive solar home makes the most of a difficult, triangular site in Sydney
When asked to renovate and expand a home on a challenging triangular lot in Sydney, local architectural practice...
A prefab home in Sydney celebrates indoor-outdoor living
Constructed in a Melbourne factory in just 12 weeks, this elegant, prefab home in Sydney offers indoor-outdoor...
Sydney’s vibrant Green Square Library and Plaza collects and reuses rainwater
Former marshland in Sydney has been transformed into the new Green Square Library and Plaza, a striking project...
Volvo creates the living seawall in Sydney to help with plastic pollution
With ocean habitats being degraded by plastic pollution and replaced with seawalls, more than half of the shoreline...
Anderson Architecture revamps a dim heritage home into a modern sun-soaked abode
When Sydney-based design studio Anderson Architecture was asked to improve the livability of an old heritage home...
An old warehouse is remade into a stylish hotel with a copper chevron crown
An 80-year-old warehouse has been elegantly remade into the chic Paramount House Hotel, a boutique property that...
3XN unveils a sustainable redesign for the Sydney Fish Market
Danish design practice 3XN has revealed its competition-winning redesign for the Sydney Fish Market, a waterfront...
Old Sydney warehouse is transformed into an industrial-chic home
Rather than strip Balmain, Sydney of its post-industrial architectural heritage and history, award-winning practice...
Edible plants surround the curvaceous Barangaroo House in Australia
Completed just last year, the eye-catching Barangaroo House has already become a visual landmark for the inner-city...
Cities around the world lay the groundwork for a zero-waste future
Cities around the world are pledging to reduce waste over the next 12 years in an effort to curb global warming...
This striking, gorge-inspired Sydney home celebrates outdoor play
Soaring ceilings and natural light define the Iron Maiden House, a contemporary home that pays tribute to the local...
Glass elements dramatically open up a solar-powered Sydney home
In Sydney’s affluent suburb of Kirribilli, a contemporary solar-powered home stands out from its Victorian manor...
This space-saving tiny home offers sustainable housing atop garages in Sydney
As the housing crisis in Sydney continues to intensify, some are tapping into the real estate potential in the...
Designers envision innovative affordable housing for Sydney
The Sydney Affordable Housing Challenge, organized by Bee Breeders, calls for ideas that try to solve the affordable...
This self-sustaining Australian home harvests its own food, energy, and water
Building a self-sustaining home can involve a higher upfront investment, but it usually pays off in the long run...
Breezy studio shows how to fit a lot of function into a small space
Don’t be deceived by this studio’s small size—architect Ulrika Saar of Freshwater studio designed the "Granny...
Modular shed-like addition turns a 1930s bungalow into an open, light-filled home
A 1930s California Bungalow in Sydney received a modern shed-like addition that maximizes the usability of the...
Rusty tin shed transformed into beautiful two-story studio in Sydney
Tin sheds are a part of Australia's building vernacular - which is why a dilapidated shed in Sydney was...
The world’s tallest vertical garden lives and breathes in Sydney
Designed by Parisian architect Jean Nouvel in collaboration with French artist and botanist Patrick Blanc, One...
Sydney project reclaims enough water to fill 340 Olympic-sized pools each year
Sydney in Australia has taken bold new steps to address water scarcity. As part of their goal to fulfill 30 percent...
Old bungalow transformed into a light-filled dwelling with recycled brick
Andrew Burges Architects revamped a “badly planned” 1940s bungalow in Sydney into a light-filled dwelling for...
Australian Man Builds Tiny, Solar-Powered Retreat Using Almost 100% Recycled Materials
Galletly and The Bower realized early on that building a tiny house atop a 6x8 box trailer was nonviable, and so...
Sydney plans to divest $500 million from fossil fuels
Sydney can now add its name to the list of cities working to divest money away from fossil fuels. The city council...
Recycled bricks add rugged contrast to this contemporary Sydney home
Juxtaposition is at the core of the Llewellyn House design. “The conceptual starting point was contrasting tones...
Scientists discover an enormous, hidden reef behind the Great Barrier Reef
New laser data from the Royal Australian Navy has revealed a massive reef behind the rapidly dying Great Barrier...
New protective timber slats shield the renovated Escu House from Sydney’s sun
The architects extended the front living space to incorporate the existing veranda and introduced a vertical slatted...
Repurposed Sydney brewery boasts a pioneering rooftop power plant
The project is part of A $2 billion scheme developed by Frasers Property and Sekisui House, which will include...
Soothing pyramidal LED lamp illuminates etchings of familiar cityscapes
The LED-powered All Around Lamp was first featured at Milan Design Week 2016, hosted by Local Design Australia....
VIVID light art dazzles the streets of Sydney
This year, in addition to the regular sites where artists show their beautiful work every year, the organizers...