Contemporary Green House in Melbourne Also Ushers in Sustainable Style

Green is definitely the flavor of the day here on Decoist. From fabulous sunrooms filled with indoor plants we move on to a dashing Green House in Melbourne that steals the show with its exceptional love for nature and an equally ingenious design. The North Carlton Green House was conceptualized and brought to life by Zen Architects and it does indeed feel like a place of ?Zen?! This amazing Aussie home features a brilliant garden and a stunning cloak of green even as its striking two story structure welcomes in plenty of natural light.View of the North Carlton Green House from the streetCreating a hub of green amidst the urban jungle around it, it is the private courtyard of the house that ends up being the showstopper. A 375 square foot rooftop garden complements the lush green courtyard below beautifully even as deciduous trees provide plenty of shade during hot summer days. A series of succulents and air plants add to the green goodness here and it is flooding and sliding glass doors that ensure light passes freely from one room to another. The two-story building with curved wooden roof also captures warmth during winter months while a void inside the structure allows for passage of cool breeze on hot days.RELATED: Smart Eco-Sustainable Prefab House Charms With Versatile Green GoodnessLarge wooden fence helps create a green courtyard inside the Melbourne homeUnique design of two story north facade captures sunlight for passive heatingSmall and private courtyard filled ...
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