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Water Collection

Cape Schanck House by Paul Morgan Architects

In such a dry country drone to crippling droughts, water collection is one of the most important aspects of sustainable housing. The bonus is, it's not hard to collect rainwater for reuse in bathroom, laundry and even for drinking with some extra precautions. These days water tanks come in all shapes and sizes, so you can find one that looks great (or that you barely notice) at your place. You can even do what Paul Morgan Architects did at Cape Schanck House and put a water tank in your living room (it'll help keep the house cooler in summer)...

Check out some of the Water Collection projects featured on Lunchbox Architect

New Farmhouse French Island by Lai Cheong Brown

Daylesford Prefab House by Prebuilt

Platypus Bend House by Robinson Architects

Platypus Bend House by Robinson Architects

Platypus Bend House by Robinson Architects

Platypus Bend House by Robinson Architects

Article Going Off the Grid: These 5 Homes Will Convince You to Go Off-Grid These homes are off the grid. They produce power, collect rainwater and treat their own waste - saving money and the planet at once.

Crackenback Stables by Casey Brown Architecture

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Sydney Blue Mountains House by Urban Possible

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Little Gore Street Studio by Tim Spicer Architects

Hilltop House by Richard Cole Architecture

Bush House by Archterra Architects

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Bush House by Archterra Architects

Bush House by Archterra Architects

Cape Tribulation Home by m3architecture

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Seal Rocks House by Bourne Blue Architecture

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Tonimbuk House by

Tonimbuk House by

Tonimbuk House by

Musk by Modscape

700 Haus by Glow Building Design

700 Haus by Glow Building Design

700 Haus by Glow Building Design

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Inside Out House (Cut Paw Paw House) by Andrew Maynard Architects

Snowy Mountains House by James Stockwell Architects

Cape Schanck House by Paul Morgan Architects

Cape Schanck House by Paul Morgan Architects

Whangapoua by Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects

Whangapoua by Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects

Whangapoua by Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects

Permanent Camping by Casey Brown Architecture

Brunswick House by Christopher Botterill Architect

Featured Project Brunswick House: A New Perspective in an Eclectic Neighborhood Brunswick House is restrained and space-efficient, but surprising spaces like a rooftop terrace provide a new perspective on its eclectic neighborhood.