Geraldine Chua . Articles The simplest way to incorporate biophilic design in schools Biophilic design, which seeks to reconnect people with nature in an increasingly urbanised world, has grown in popularity in recent years—and for good reason. It promises significant benefits for building occupants. Architecture’s complex relationship with landscape explored at 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale Ten thousand native Australian plants will be installed at the Venice Architecture Biennale in 2018—a reminder of the relationship between architecture and land. Building on good bones: Vasey House Sometimes, the greatest transformations come from the smallest changes. Vasey House in Canberra’s suburb of Campbell is proof that existing homes do not have to drastically change to improve. Designed by Light House Architecture & Science (previously Jigsaw Housing), the 1960s building was converted from being introverted and cold, into a warm and bright home with strong connections to the outdoors—all with just a 1m2 increase to the building footprint. Three common mistakes: designing for the missing middle With population growth and housing affordability major problems for our cities, an increase in density is no longer optional. It’s unavoidable, experts believe. Garage House by Foomann Architects rethinks communal living A corrugated metal cladding and recycled brick façade rises two storeys into the air, overlooking a shared laneway in inner-city Melbourne. Designing the Dutch way A new pavilion in Amsterdam’s financial district is leading the way in completely circular buildings—structures that are not physically round, but that practice the principles of the circular economy.
