绿房子位于墨尔本一个狭窄的场地上，它的灵感来自于我们客户与景观的联系，并代表了可持续设计原则的创新使用。
Located on a narrow site in Melbourne, the Green House was inspired by our client’s connection with landscape and represents the innovative use of sustainable design principles.
我们将房子与北面的边界相抵消，并创造了一个带有北向窗户的庭院。落叶植物在夏季提供了阴凉，另外在整个场地内还种植了一些植物，以改善室内空气质量。屋顶花园位于周围的屋顶之上，依偎在树冠中，成为城市环境中的一片绿洲。
We offset the house from the north boundary and created a courtyard with north-facing windows. Deciduous planting provides shade in summer, with additional plants integrated throughout the site to improve the indoor air quality. Perched above the surrounding rooftops and nestled in the tree canopies, a roof garden acts as an oasis from the urban environment.
被动供暖是由一个两层的朝北空洞提供的，该空洞允许阳光深入到房子里，加热暴露的混凝土地板和天花板的热质量。被动冷却是由位于庭院植物和池塘边的窗户提供的，而两层楼的空隙通过堆积效应促进了自然热量的排除。
最终的结果是一个活生生的、会呼吸的、可持续的空间，是一种居住的乐趣。
Passive heating is provided by a two storey north facing void that allows the sun to penetrate deep into the house, heating the thermal mass of exposed concrete floor and ceiling. Passive cooling is provided by windows located to catch breezes cooled by the courtyard plants and pond, while a two storey void facilitates natural heat removal through stack effect.
The end result is a living, breathing, sustainable space that is a pleasure to inhabit.
Architects: Zen Architects
Area: 132 m²
Year: 2006
Photographs: Emma Cross
Manufacturers: Australian Sustainable Hardwoods (ASH), Enviroshop, Radial Timbers
City: MELBOURNE
Country: AUSTRALIA