They call it “The Pod” – a small house in Australia

I’m not sure if this qualifies as a sustainable home, but it could be – and it certainly looks like a good place to live.

This project dubbed ‘The Pod’ by its owners, is a modern interpretation of the traditional timber framed fibro granny flat. It helps a family of four plus grandparents from overseas, who come to stay with the family over summer, meet their unique needs with a minimum of new building work.

It is separate from, yet part of the house. It is a garden pavilion, linked by a covered deck. The creation of a glazed sun trap transforms the living experience in the whole house. It’s openings connect to the greater landscape and frame a beautiful view of the escarpment, allowing an experience of the ever changing mood of weather against the mountain. Together with the existing verandah the pod provides a range of living spaces for different seasons and different activities.

Takt Studio for Architecturee designed this house, which is located in lovely Australia. Lots of good ideas here for modernist Do-It-Yourselfers. See more.

Images: Shantanu Starick / Via Takt Studio for Architecture