Green Magazine

Much has been written about plants and their effect on human health and happiness. The yearning to be in and amongst nature is referred to as biophilia. With studies showing that the more time we spend in nature the lower our stress levels, it seems

Publisher Tom Bodycomb Editor Tamsin O'Neill Art Director Jenni Draper Assistant Editor Ellie Keft Sub Editor Tim Sheedy Proofreader Penny Craswell Contributors Houses/Gardens • Penny Craswell, Kath Dolan, Rebecca Gross, Jenny Lyon, Erin Pederson, Ja

Zen Architects zenarchitects.com Aphi Projects aphiprojects.com.au Living Space Joinery lsjoinery.com.au Zen Architects traditionally takes the solar passive approach to sustainable design, orientating buildings to the north. However, Passive House c

Architect George architect-george.com Envisage Construction & Design TARN Budawang Country. Narrawallee, NSW. The house is mostly orientated to the east and west, with glazing on all levels to open up all spaces to natural light, ventilation and view

Incidental Architecture incidentalarchitecture.com.au Avalon Constructions Even Spaces Cammeraygal Country. Sydney, NSW. Extensive overhangs offer shading in summer and allow sun penetration in winter while giving ultimate weather protection in incle

Arcke arcke.com.au Bluebird Turrbal Country. Chelmer, QLD. House orientation has been carefully considered. Most openings are to the north and north-east, allowing the penetration of warming winter sun and river views. Engagement with the western asp

Not All Architecture notallarchitecture.com.au Surfcoast Construction Simon Taylor Landscape Design Wadawurrung Country. Anglesea, Vic. The geometries of the project are driven by a process of patterning information and site conditions. Major living