With a passion for sustainable living, this Sydney couple set about creating their dream eco house complete with passive temperature control and a permaculture garden.
Writer Elle Lovelock. Styling Sarah Ellison. Photography Michael Wee.

The central courtyard has a lush vertical garden wall. Among the plants grown are bromeliads, elkhorns and maidenhair ferns. ECO TIP A vertical garden will increase oxygen, shade and protection from the elements.