Mediterranean home in Rome.

This contemporary sustainable house enjoys a temperate environment due to the implementation of the main principles of passive design: Capturing North sunlight with adequate screening Allowing cross ventilation through the whole house Installing double glazing with low U value Increasing the insulation in all external and internal walls We were able to maximize the use solar panels by avoiding a pitch roof. These solar panels generate eight kilowatts, which cater for most of the energy needs of the house. We also installed a 20,000-litre rainwater tank under the front garden in order to irrigate the garden and provide water for the toilets. Photo Credit : Georges Chedid

Attila Simon Handydecking
Large contemporary terrace in Melbourne.

Daniel Leite
Photo of a traditional entrance in Lyon.

Modern home in Munich.

Le ante rasomuro vicino all'ingresso della zona notte celano uno spazio molto utile alla Padrona di casa.
Inspiration for a contemporary home office in Milan.

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Laure GUIROY
Photo of a small contemporary metal curved staircase in Bordeaux.

Jardin éphémère lors du S|E|V|E Festival de jardins éphèmeres à Montpellier.
Inspiration for a contemporary garden in Montpellier.

D Max Photography
Contemporary home in Perth.