Holocene House immerses residents in nature, creating a living environment that harmonizes with its surroundings. Canopied in plants and featuring water flowing through like a rainforest creek, every room opens to the outdoors, making the home a true sanctuary. The carbon-positive house is the first in Australia to be certified by the international Active House Alliance, balancing health, comfort, and environmental performance.

Entering the home, you step across stones beside a cascading waterfall, leading to a dramatic living space centered around a natural swimming pool. This pool, cleansed by a biofiltration system of polishing ponds, reeds, charcoal, and pebbles, fosters playful and rejuvenating family spaces, all deeply connected to nature. Whether paddling, swimming, floating, or lounging in a shaded cargo net, you become part of a living light and soundscape.

CplusC designed Holocene House with a focus on regenerative thinking, prioritizing sustainability over size. The home will soon generate more energy than was used in its creation and operation. Low-embodied-energy materials like spotted gum Shou Sugi Ban cladding, extremely low-toxicity finishes, and a photovoltaic system that produces 10% more energy than needed underscore the home’s commitment to sustainability. Additionally, the natural swimming pool serves as a water reservoir, supporting coastal ecology and local wildlife, including bandicoots.

Photography by Michael Lassman and Renata Dominik