The Orrong Road House was once a dark and damp Edwardian home located in Melbourne, Australia. By peeling away the former addition and re-orientating the floor plan to maximize solar access, Breathe Architecture has altered the old home with a new building that enhances the quality and functionality of the interior throughout. The roof pitches [...]

the Soe Ker Tie House is one of four projects they have designed and built near the Burmese border. The orphanage uses local materials and a local labor force to create a very naturally sustainable project using a traditional Thai building technique. The bamboo needed to build the huts was harvested very close to the building site. Each hut collects rainwater, incorporates natural ventilation, and safely handles sewage.