Architopia

Architopia is an online platform giving Australians access to affordable architecture. Rather than the usual custom-design model, they sell well-designed, energy-efficient house plans and specifications that you can have built yourself, and they're registered members of the ARBV and the Australian Institute of Architects. It started from frustration: "After seeing an increasing number of poorly designed and environmentally irresponsible new homes be built in Australia, we decided to do something about it." Their aim is "architectural homes that a majority of Australians can actually afford to build."

Two of their designs are on Lunchbox. Offset House combines passive solar principles and high-quality, affordable materials to bring light into the living areas even on a block whose front door faces north. Silvertop House is a four-bedroom home in two offset wings, clad in its namesake native hardwood so it greys over time and settles into suburban or rural settings alike.

See Offset House and Silvertop House on Lunchbox below.

Comfortable, Sustainable Living Doesn't Need to be Costly...

Passive solar principles, high-quality yet affordable materials and thoughtful design brings high-quality housing within reach.

Buy the plans for this sustainable, cost-effective four bedroom home

Clad in native timber, Silvertop House is at home in the country or the 'burbs and you can purchase the plans to build it on your block!