A gloomy house is revived as a modern solar home built of recycled materials

A gloomy house is revived as a modern solar home built of recycled materials

“A dark and gloomy, non-insulated dwelling with zero views to speak of has been dramatically transformed into a bright and sustainable home thanks to the work of local architecture studio Urban Creative. Flanked by 6-meter-tall walls and set on a long and narrow lot in inner Melbourne, 2 Halves Make a Home is a three-bedroom family residence that comprises two structures centered on a light-filled courtyard that allows daylight to penetrate deep into the living areas. Bricks sourced from the original decrepit structure were recycled for the construction of the new home, which features repurposed and sustainable materials throughout, from low-VOC finishes to a solar photovoltaic system and green wall…”

https://inhabitat.com/a-gloomy-house-is-revived-as-a-modern-solar-home-built-of-recycled-materials/

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