A healthy and sustainable modern house

A healthy and sustainable modern home

“Storrs Road Residence” by Tim Stewart Architects, Australia

This remarkable single-story house is located in the picturesque surroundings of Peachester, near the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia.

Sustainable Architecture

The first impression is that the house sits comfortably within its green natural setting. This is not surprising once you know a little of the history of the family who lives there. This modern sustainable home is a smaller, more focused residence for a couple whose family had owned the site for nearly 30 years. Tim Stewart Architects built the ecological house on part of the family estate, once a working orchard. After years of cultivation, the land is gradually returning to a more natural state, while the owners enjoy retirement and a more independent lifestyle.

Sustainable Architecture by Tim Stewart Architects

Eco-house

The quiet atmosphere of the light-filled house reflects this tranquil way of life. Mature trees surround the building like a natural shield, and calm, refreshing light filters through the leaves.

The architecture is light and airy, emphasizing volume rather than mass. This effect is achieved through slender materials and linear details. Combined with large windows and doors, the house maintains a strong connection with the natural world. Metal, wood and glass come together in a smooth modern design.

Storrs Road Residence: A Modern and Sustainable Home

Architecture

The architects designed a modern sustainable home that is not only beautiful but also energy efficient. Low-energy lighting is used throughout, along with solar water heating and substantial water storage. Much of the timber was taken from the site itself or from nearby bushland, then milled and finished for use in the house.

This may be a home for retirement, but it is certainly not a conventional retirement house. The interior is dynamic, lively and full of personality, reflecting the owners’ joy in life. At the center of the property is an enclosed courtyard garden where vegetables and herbs grow among ornamental plants. The home has a casual elegance, fresh open-plan interiors and bright white surfaces enriched by varied materials. Classic and modern furniture pieces give the spaces energy. It is a house for people who remain curious and active, eager to share life with family and friends.

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Interior design of Storrs Road Residence

Interior Design