Robust and compact, this home in the town of Aireys Inlet, a few hours south of Melbourne, Australia, combines bushfire resilience and energy efficiency while minimising ecological disruption. Made from repurposed shipping containers, its T-shaped design frames breathtaking views, and nestles into the hillside.
The kitchen, with its robust materiality, is an extension of the natural green surroundings, drawing the gaze outward. Adding to the sense of immersion, the appliances – a CombiCookTop and CombairSteamer – dissolve into the space with their mirrored, pared-back design.
Tamsin O’Neill and Tom Bodycomb are the founders of independent Australian publisher Green Press, established in 2007. Partners in life and work, each publication helmed by the pair has a focus on sustainability.
“The appliances were key, and we researched and felt that the brand that suited us the best was the one that’s the most committed to the environment.” Tamsin O’Neill, editor, green magazine
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Aireys Inlet is an all-electric home. In addition to finding the perfect orientation on site to maximise solar gain, every detail and product aligns to this sustainable vision. The home balances renewable energy use and minimises environmental impact for year-round comfort.
