Our first eco-friendly home is a 5,000 sqf, three-storey semi-detached house that was built from scratch by its current owners.
Apart from their requirements for a house with lots of open space, a well-ventilated layout suitable for entertaining large groups, and a pool for their young children to enjoy, the owners also wanted to make their house as eco-friendly as possible.
In the living room, pops of colour from the furniture stand out against the neutral colour scheme.
The couple had a pair of mangrove roots that they bought from Zia Concept made into door handles for the main entrance.
They chose an open concept kitchen for a more social space since the family often entertain guests.
Fitted out entirely with Hansgrohe fixtures and sanitaryware, the daughters' shared bathroom won an award in a design competition organized by the brand. Also, the “bio-retention system” installed in the house makes use of excess rain from the garden to flush the toilets.
Up on the top floor sits a family-cum-entertainment area, which extends to an expansive balcony with a view of the neighbourhood.
Owners of the second eco-friendly home, a four-room condo apartment, included sustainable features such as renewable bamboo flooring from Star Bamboo throughout the house, vintage furniture and energy-saving lights.
Full-height windows allow ample sunlight and ventilation into the open-plan dining and living area so it remains bright and airy without having to turn on the lights in the day.
The homeowners worked with Kelly Woo, interior designer and owner of eco-friendly furnishings company Hunter Gatherer, where this unique wood floor lamp here is from.
The countertop for the bar is made from salvaged teakwood, another eco-wise design choice in the home.