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This house is so full of surprises, I love how the deceptively brutalist-looking modern facade perfectly hides the warm cozy interior spaces and oh the mini rooftop garden. You lot never disappoint!
Wow! They did such a great job making the house still feel warm and cozy - something that often gets lost in translation in these sustainable, modern designs. Love it!
I don't think there is anything inherently brutalist about sustainable homes. They try to minimize North and West exposures and maximize South exposures (talking about Northern Hemisphere and temperate climates) but besides that requirement and insulation/air circulation, which you don't really see, there is nothing that could distinguish them from any other home.
This is absolutely gorgeous. It’s self sufficient sustainability makes it even more desirable. The way it nestles into nature. The uniques spaces to connect with outdoors.. beautiful.
Gosh it is just beautiful on the inside. I love the hand woven piece, the gardens, the stone paths, just so much about this place is gorgeous. But in my personal opinion, the building itself is hideous. Of course they love it and that's great, but man I could not stand to look at it every day.
Thank you !!! That’s the ticket. Now down scale it, so an affordable everyday person can live in one. Or how about a maze of small ones, landscaped through out. 👍
Agreed. Just said in my comment that self sustainable houses are the future of real estate. We shouldn't be living a reality in which having a decent place to live is considered a luxury few can afford...
@@BuckBreaker Stop creating & living in a society that makes it like that. It starts with your attitude. This is what my start-up 21st Century Sustainable City Development plans to do.
Sustainable house may need to rank up in the trending scene. It can really help many families to upgrade their lifestyle and save more at the same time. 💯💯
in a project like this , with all the custom devices and systems for living "off the grid" , Im always curious how many years it takes to recoup the investment of the project costs vs. paying conventional bills . Its a truly beautiful and creative project. Congratulations for all involved.
It’s not about the monetary cost, it’s about the irreversible environmental cost of energy. Most mere mortals have to worry about cost, but someone building new in Toorak doesn’t… it is the most expensive post code in Australia, and even after tax minimisation it has the highest taxable income per household in this country.
A ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ house embodying an ultimately premium concept🤩👌🏽 I'd truly love to know further info on The Living Building Challenge part deepening a bit more on the details disclosed there. I looooove that garden so much. Beautifully done 🙏🏽
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I have a question about Passive Houses - the standard for it is just energy efficiency/air tightness, right? Insulation of walls, windows, etc, exposure to the sun and heating/cooling down via circulation of air. It's not about recycling of waste of water. P.S. why so many comments say that a Passive House usually looks like a bunker/brutalist? It's not true at all. It can look like anything you want it, from a farm house, to a traditional home, to a modern one.
In reality, the self sufficiency of this home has likely been counter to its goals. While it’s likely worthwhile as an experiment, I’d be really surprised if the energy put in to its extraordinary construction didn’t create a deficit that it won’t return for decades, if ever at all. If the owners wanted to save the planet, a traditional home built with some good decisions would likely have had less impact. The easiest way to estimate the actual environmental impact of a home is by its cost. If it costs a lot extra, it’s likely not actually very green. The money paid for all sorts of people using all sorts of energy to get that house built in that spot with those materials. We really need to start calling BS on this stuff. If an architect wants green cred, let’s see a house that will last, cheaply built, with good efficiency. Otherwise, you’re just building fancy homes for rich people which isn’t really that big a deal. It’s done all over, and has been for centuries. It’s not saving anything or anyone. Build an efficient home for $150 a square foot. Build it so that people will buy it even though it’s 1200 sq feet. Now, you are making an impact. That will make you rich and famous.
Would love more details, like floor plan, all materials were used and finishes, furniture where from ect. And would be good to change depressing music for a change
There's a fundamental problem with passive houses. You basically build a spaceship on the Earth so it needs constant forced ventilation and humidity control. It means that you need complex mechanical and electrical systems, operating all the time. Without them the house is not functioning.
It would really be great if these architects could go into more specific info, like why 26 solar panels, ist that enough for the whole year,, what about the water systems, etc. These videos would then be both aesthetically pleasing and educational/motivational. Which would be a wining combo! Itterations like "the house floats on grasses" are becoming a bit redundant...
This is indeed a beautiful project, but upon hearing the slightest personal details from the customers ("children, grandchildren, interstate guests"), I couldn't help frowning because it's clearly a later-in-life project, a _luxury_ that few can afford. I mean, don't get me wrong, it's not surprising, because it's a huge, custom made project after all. Many people who would be able afford this, don't really share these worries, which makes it even sadder. I wonder at what age would millennials and gen zs be able to afford this kind of project... Current studies says most of them live paycheck to paycheck, unable to afford housing. Self sustainable houses have the potential to cheapen living costs a lot, contributing to a revolution in real estate in the long run. I wish that kind of project could be easily accessible to all demographics... It saddens me to think it won't be a thing I might live long enough to see, simply because people in power are afraid of change, to make things truly better for the youth, the planet, the future, even if it challenges the current economic models (water/electricity providers, etc). Good thing at least there's one example to get inspiration from, I guess...
It might be a passive house once it's built, but the environmental cost of construction (and the means of earning the money to pay for it) can't be green-washed away. Huge, single-family homes are NOT sustainable if only a vanishingly small number of people on the planet have access to them.
I would love a video with just the music and ambient noise without the architect talking over the video. ( It's kind of distracting because both is very loud and it's hard to admire the building)
How? How do you create a project like this. We are in the process of buying a tiny plot of land and wanting to build a 80m2 with a half floor above. I would love! to make something sustainable, collecting rain and taking advantage of the sun for heating, top isolating and building a home that someone will be thrilled to move in to 100 years from now, but how do you get started with a project like this. We live in Copenhagen, and all we seem to be able to find, are companies that mass produce homes (well) but don’t give this way of thinking any attention.
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It’s great to have money. Lots of it.
This house is so full of surprises, I love how the deceptively brutalist-looking modern facade perfectly hides the warm cozy interior spaces and oh the mini rooftop garden. You lot never disappoint!
This has to be the very best architectural channel on youtube.
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Congratulations to owners and all involved in creating a stunning home where humble intention of making a grand difference shines through.
Wow! They did such a great job making the house still feel warm and cozy - something that often gets lost in translation in these sustainable, modern designs. Love it!
I don't think there is anything inherently brutalist about sustainable homes. They try to minimize North and West exposures and maximize South exposures (talking about Northern Hemisphere and temperate climates) but besides that requirement and insulation/air circulation, which you don't really see, there is nothing that could distinguish them from any other home.
This is absolutely gorgeous. It’s self sufficient sustainability makes it even more desirable. The way it nestles into nature. The uniques spaces to connect with outdoors.. beautiful.
This has to be one of the most extraordinary homes in the world, congratulations to everyone involved in this project, truly amazing.
I agree with you there
Gosh it is just beautiful on the inside. I love the hand woven piece, the gardens, the stone paths, just so much about this place is gorgeous. But in my personal opinion, the building itself is hideous. Of course they love it and that's great, but man I could not stand to look at it every day.
Thank you !!! That’s the ticket. Now down scale it, so an affordable everyday person can live in one. Or how about a maze of small ones, landscaped through out. 👍
Stop Being Poor!
Agreed. Just said in my comment that self sustainable houses are the future of real estate. We shouldn't be living a reality in which having a decent place to live is considered a luxury few can afford...
@@BuckBreaker Stop creating & living in a society that makes it like that. It starts with your attitude. This is what my start-up 21st Century Sustainable City Development plans to do.
@@takotakotakotakotako ✊ Right on Tako, Tks. for the support. 👍
WOW!!!!!!!
Absolutely in Love!! ❤
So much I love about this place, not least the art works!
This house is the best I have seen in this series. Well done.
This is an exceptionally well designed home, now design it for the masses!
Absolutely stunning. Just really, really stunning contemporary architecture. Love it.
This is absolutely beautiful! Everyone involved did a great job.
this is a gorgeous house. the volumes, materials, space/program, systems
Stunning. Credit to the owners
Sustainable house may need to rank up in the trending scene. It can really help many families to upgrade their lifestyle and save more at the same time. 💯💯
in a project like this , with all the custom devices and systems for living "off the grid" , Im always curious how many years it takes to recoup the investment of the project costs vs. paying conventional bills . Its a truly beautiful and creative project. Congratulations for all involved.
It’s not about the monetary cost, it’s about the irreversible environmental cost of energy.
Most mere mortals have to worry about cost, but someone building new in Toorak doesn’t… it is the most expensive post code in Australia, and even after tax minimisation it has the highest taxable income per household in this country.
Interior is amazing 😯
Checks all the boxes in every way! 🙌
Increíble la arquitectura de este hogar, me fascina 👏👏 única en su estilo, saludos desde Chile 🇨🇱
consistently this practice is designing incredible buildings! well done!
LA GENIALIDAD UNIDA AL ARTE..BRAVO❗👍
One day soon I too will have a home like this built for me. Loved it.
one of my favs!!
absolutely beautiful design. An excellent model for contemporary urban homes.
I will continue to watch others live in Sustainable Off Grid homes and save the planet one view at a time.
A ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ house embodying an ultimately premium concept🤩👌🏽
I'd truly love to know further info on The Living Building Challenge part deepening a bit more on the details disclosed there.
I looooove that garden so much.
Beautifully done 🙏🏽
Extremely Impressive Project!
I would loooooooooove living here fresh
Absolutely stunning! If I ever had the money, this is what I’d do to my house
Wonderful! A Passive House that is lovely to look at, and doesn't resemble a bunker. Well done, I love it. And those grasses...
Hello Nick Moore dear friend
I hope you are fine . I guess you are interested in architecture and villa design. If you are interested in these topics
I'm glad you visit my channel
Our team uploads new videos every day, I am sure you will like them
Yes!
Yeah, I guess I would live in it if I had to. I don't understand why everyone hasn't got one of these....
Beautiful home!
I'm moving in! 💚
I have a question about Passive Houses - the standard for it is just energy efficiency/air tightness, right? Insulation of walls, windows, etc, exposure to the sun and heating/cooling down via circulation of air. It's not about recycling of waste of water. P.S. why so many comments say that a Passive House usually looks like a bunker/brutalist? It's not true at all. It can look like anything you want it, from a farm house, to a traditional home, to a modern one.
Beautiful!!
So talented
Beautiful!
It’s a nice project
Great home 😍😍😍😍😍.
In reality, the self sufficiency of this home has likely been counter to its goals. While it’s likely worthwhile as an experiment, I’d be really surprised if the energy put in to its extraordinary construction didn’t create a deficit that it won’t return for decades, if ever at all. If the owners wanted to save the planet, a traditional home built with some good decisions would likely have had less impact.
The easiest way to estimate the actual environmental impact of a home is by its cost. If it costs a lot extra, it’s likely not actually very green. The money paid for all sorts of people using all sorts of energy to get that house built in that spot with those materials.
We really need to start calling BS on this stuff. If an architect wants green cred, let’s see a house that will last, cheaply built, with good efficiency. Otherwise, you’re just building fancy homes for rich people which isn’t really that big a deal. It’s done all over, and has been for centuries. It’s not saving anything or anyone. Build an efficient home for $150 a square foot. Build it so that people will buy it even though it’s 1200 sq feet. Now, you are making an impact. That will make you rich and famous.
Great looking home…for a magazine publication.Can we have an estimation of the cost of these intelligent material and movement ideas?😊
Wooooooow!
How big is this house?
Would love more details, like floor plan, all materials were used and finishes, furniture where from ect. And would be good to change depressing music for a change
There's a fundamental problem with passive houses. You basically build a spaceship on the Earth so it needs constant forced ventilation and humidity control. It means that you need complex mechanical and electrical systems, operating all the time. Without them the house is not functioning.
It would really be great if these architects could go into more specific info, like why 26 solar panels, ist that enough for the whole year,, what about the water systems, etc.
These videos would then be both aesthetically pleasing and educational/motivational. Which would be a wining combo!
Itterations like "the house floats on grasses" are becoming a bit redundant...
This is indeed a beautiful project, but upon hearing the slightest personal details from the customers ("children, grandchildren, interstate guests"), I couldn't help frowning because it's clearly a later-in-life project, a _luxury_ that few can afford. I mean, don't get me wrong, it's not surprising, because it's a huge, custom made project after all. Many people who would be able afford this, don't really share these worries, which makes it even sadder. I wonder at what age would millennials and gen zs be able to afford this kind of project... Current studies says most of them live paycheck to paycheck, unable to afford housing. Self sustainable houses have the potential to cheapen living costs a lot, contributing to a revolution in real estate in the long run. I wish that kind of project could be easily accessible to all demographics... It saddens me to think it won't be a thing I might live long enough to see, simply because people in power are afraid of change, to make things truly better for the youth, the planet, the future, even if it challenges the current economic models (water/electricity providers, etc).
Good thing at least there's one example to get inspiration from, I guess...
What camera does your cinematographer use?
This is a pretty affluent neighborhood no?
Toorak, where this house in located, is the most expensive real estate in Melbourne.
It’s not even the question would I live here ? Rather when can I move in ?
I feel like the poor people waiting outside the McDonald's watching what people eat
Note to the editor: the music is so loud in this video. It overpowers the speaker in the video, I cannot hear his descriptions.
Looking at buying one (hate the word sustainable because of politics)...
It might be a passive house once it's built, but the environmental cost of construction (and the means of earning the money to pay for it) can't be green-washed away. Huge, single-family homes are NOT sustainable if only a vanishingly small number of people on the planet have access to them.
I would love a video with just the music and ambient noise without the architect talking over the video. ( It's kind of distracting because both is very loud and it's hard to admire the building)
95% ego, 5% thought.
Exterior looks tried too hard and desperate
Sorry - but off-grid? In the middle of the city? I don't think you know what off-grid means.
Great house! The music in this video is an overkill though!
@Agent of Art - Right? Like they were introducing a spaceship, and not a house. xD
How? How do you create a project like this.
We are in the process of buying a tiny plot of land and wanting to build a 80m2 with a half floor above. I would love! to make something sustainable, collecting rain and taking advantage of the sun for heating, top isolating and building a home that someone will be thrilled to move in to 100 years from now, but how do you get started with a project like this. We live in Copenhagen, and all we seem to be able to find, are companies that mass produce homes (well) but don’t give this way of thinking any attention.