Set well away from the original house, this new addition creates a central courtyard which all living areas wrap around.
To construct this off-grid home on Victoria's French Island, prefabricated modules had to be transported by barge to the isolated site.
Measuring in at just 11 square metres of additional space, this tiny addition punches above its weight for its size.
Brunswick has a rich history of bluestone quarries and brickworks. Quarry House updates a Victorian terrace with this history in mind.
Arranged around three courtyards, this new open-plan extension is a delightful counterpoint to the existing Californian Bungalow.
A deceptively simple and elegant addition which could be considered a prototype for sustainable, affordable homes.
Orientation is the best way to make your home feel light and bright. So what can you do when your home faces the wrong way?
You can tell something's different about this heritage home from the moment you see the lime green door and pastel green walls...
An alteration and addition to the home this couple have lived in for three decades blends in with the surrounding sheds and garages...
With an ageing population our homes must be designed to allow us to live in them as long as possible. This house shows us how.
A home for entertainers who also travel a lot. Claremont Residence expands for parties or locks down when the owners are away.
Watch the clouds float by in this home which has an unexpected sense of space and light in spite of its narrow, overshadowed site.
By building an extension at the end of a narrow site, Austin Maynard Architects created a courtyard instead of a typical light-well.
Carefully planned around a central courtyard to maximise light and connection to the garden while minimising its impact on the street.
Inspired by the surrounding '60s estate, James Russell Architects takes the humble breeze block to new heights of style.
A warm new home for a young family wraps around a courtyard space to create a protected area for the kids to play and the family to enjoy the stunning ocean views.
Additional floor area provided by this renovation offers much needed functional space for a growing family, without any excess or waste.
By pulling this extension away from the exiting house, the architects created sunny courtyards and maximised the natural light.
By creating outdoor covered spaces for dining and car parking Laneway House manages to pack a lot of space onto a tight site.
This welcoming house has a verandah so generous it blurs the line between a courtyard house and a traditional Australian verandah.
The timber-clad Links Courtyard House prioritises simplicity over size leaving more of the budget for beautiful indulgent finishes.
Sean Godsell's Edward Street House in inner-urban Melbourne has a lot of surprises in store. It's full of hidden secrets just waiting to be discovered...
Rachel Nolan of Kennedy Nolan Architects designed a weekender for her family called Merricks Beach House. It cleverly redefines the Australian beach house.
Fairfield Hacienda offers an alternative to the often wasted front yard. MRTN Architects have created a sunny, private courtyard at the front of the house.
Karri Loop House has two irregular-shaped courtyards which are centered around three majestic native Australian trees. This is what happens when trees are given the chance to shine.
A Brisbane red brick spec home was showing its age. Architect James Russell cleverly transformed the dated home into a bright and modern courtyard house.
Elm and Willow House's walls seem to vanish. The living area is neither indoor, nor outdoor space -- the entire yard becomes a part of the house.
In true glamping style Kurreki Beach Retreat has real beds but opens completely onto a courtyard and uses mosquito nets and shower curtains where necessary.
Bisley Place House is a suburban home built for family life and interaction. Bending the rules creates an incredible indoor-outdoor space for the family.
Parure House in Melbourne's inner suburb Kensington is a matching set of separate architectural ideas. It displays a richness of detail and experience.
As the name suggests, Convertible Courtyard House is a home that's as adaptable as a convertible car - rain, hail or shine, this house has you covered.
Islington House brings sunlight deep into the home and shows off the personality of its owners. A unique home for a unique couple.
To make the most of a tiny site -- 10 x 15 meters -- amongst low lying neighbors this double story home was partially submerged.
A reinterpretation of a traditional terrace home keeps council happy, while a series of courtyards inject life into the home.
You can't see the sea from this modern beach house. Undeterred by the lack of view, it faces a sheltered internal courtyard instead.
A central courtyard makes this inner city home feel spacious and light despite its modest size and materials.
Architect Peter Miglis lists “light, space, and air” as the elements that form great architecture; he has incorporated all three into his own home.
In this case, the Green House effect is the impact light and air can make to a family home for a florist…
Instead of a generic mass-built home, this family built a home designed to suit their lifestyle and the sub-tropical Brisbane climate.
The brick exterior of Five Courts House belies its light-filled interior which surrounds five courtyards arranged around the perimeter.
A large suburban home for an extended family in the suburbs doesn't need to look and feel like a cookie cutter McMansion…
Somers Courtyard House is a low maintenance home to accommodate an expanding family with regular guests. The best part? It's completely off-grid!
This Melbourne Refurbishment rearranges spaces in line with modern living, but doesn't forget to have fun along the way…
House for Five is a home designed by an architect for his family in an area controlled by strict planning controls. See what he did…
A stunning, but rugged landscape influenced the design of Lake Hawea Courtyard House, giving the owners a space protected from the elements.
Sitting in an historic neighbourhood, House in House. Inside and out, it's a surprising alternative to its dark row house neighbours.
Set around three internal courtyards, Bridge House 2 manages to escape the bustle of Brunswick without sacrificing its sense of place.
Set in a lush tropical rainforest, Planchonella House, is a raw and honest home that takes full advantage of its incredible views.
Long Courtyard House reorients the typical courtyard to the side of the house to bring in North light and create indoor/outdoor living.
A home on the family property for a retiring couple, Storrs Road House aims to reflect in miniature the site and its history.
At first, Lookout House looks like a whacky modern barn, but through the sliding barn door a wonderful courtyard house with spectacular views unfolds.
New Zealand's notoriously changeable weather is dealt with at Norrish House by arranging rooms around a sheltering courtyard.
