An Eco-Friendly Home That Uses Biophilic Design Principles to Connect With Nature

The clients wanted their home to better connect with the natural environment, which could be found right at their back gate. Their property backs onto parkland in Northcote, which used to be a quarry, and then a rubbish tip. The family of five are avid campers, enjoying the outdoors and nature whenever possible. However, with their three children growing, they needed more space to come together but also have their own space when needed. The existing house lacked a connection to the environment, which was a desire they had. The core idea of the home was embodying the client’s affinity for the natural environment, so Ben Callery Architects looked at biophilic design. Biophilia refers to the love of nature, so incorporating nature into the home was critical instead of completely sheltering the clients from the elements. The home features a lot of natural timbers, both internally and externally, which reinforces that connection with nature. The interiors have a sense of peace and tranquil