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It’s easy being green

Dubbed Jill’s House, this abode, situated in the Melbourne suburb of Northcote, is proof that sustainable architecture and good design do go hand-in-hand — and can produce a liveable home that doesn’t cost the earth to build.

The homeowner, Jill, was looking for an architect who could understand her vision to convert a cold,

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