With this house being in Witchcliffe Ecovillage – so many of the big decisions were made – sufficient rainwater, solar feeding into the microgrid, sustainable materials used, grey water recycled and a like-minded community with whom to strive for an abundant garden.

Things we knew we had to have to feel good about this build (it’s been a long time coming!) – minimal footprint, rammed earth in every room (as much as we could afford), no more space than what we needed, chef’s kitchen, asthma-friendly, healthy lighting, efficient use of space and a good nod to the natural environment – feeling the outside, inside.

We followed the development of Witchcliffe for years. And had formed a clear idea of the kind of home we’d like based on so many experiences and conversations with generous homeowners who had opened their homes on these days.

Troppo were a natural choice as they design homes to sit harmoniously in their environment, and they know the behaviour of all the materials they put forward. Simpson Builders and Lat 34 graciously took up our small build and have done so with such care and attention to detail.