The Idea House in Malaysia interweaves the latest green technologies with traditional features of village houses to create an income-generating zero-carbon dwelling that also benefits from cross-ventilation, natural light and shade. Photo: SCMP Pictures
The Idea House in Malaysia interweaves the latest green technologies with traditional features of village houses to create an income-generating zero-carbon dwelling that also benefits from cross-ventilation, natural light and shade. Photo: SCMP Pictures
The Idea House in Malaysia interweaves the latest green technologies with traditional features of village houses to create an income-generating zero-carbon dwelling that also benefits from cross-ventilation, natural light and shade. Photo: SCMP Pictures
The Idea House in Malaysia interweaves the latest green technologies with traditional features of village houses to create an income-generating zero-carbon dwelling that also benefits from cross-ventilation, natural light and shade. Photo: SCMP Pictures
The Idea House in Malaysia interweaves the latest green technologies with traditional features of village houses to create an income-generating zero-carbon dwelling that also benefits from cross-ventilation, natural light and shade. Photo: SCMP Pictures
The Idea House in Malaysia interweaves the latest green technologies with traditional features of village houses to create an income-generating zero-carbon dwelling that also benefits from cross-ventilation, natural light and shade. Photo: SCMP Pictures
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Looking at the past to find solutions for the future

Simple, sustainable and eco-friendly designs needed to meet the challenges of urbanisation in Asia can be found in traditional dwellings

Peta Tomlinson
Peta Tomlinson

Updated: 6:00am, 4 Mar, 2015

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The Idea House in Malaysia interweaves the latest green technologies with traditional features of village houses to create an income-generating zero-carbon dwelling that also benefits from cross-ventilation, natural light and shade. Photo: SCMP Pictures
The Idea House in Malaysia interweaves the latest green technologies with traditional features of village houses to create an income-generating zero-carbon dwelling that also benefits from cross-ventilation, natural light and shade. Photo: SCMP Pictures
The Idea House in Malaysia interweaves the latest green technologies with traditional features of village houses to create an income-generating zero-carbon dwelling that also benefits from cross-ventilation, natural light and shade. Photo: SCMP Pictures
The Idea House in Malaysia interweaves the latest green technologies with traditional features of village houses to create an income-generating zero-carbon dwelling that also benefits from cross-ventilation, natural light and shade. Photo: SCMP Pictures
The Idea House in Malaysia interweaves the latest green technologies with traditional features of village houses to create an income-generating zero-carbon dwelling that also benefits from cross-ventilation, natural light and shade. Photo: SCMP Pictures
The Idea House in Malaysia interweaves the latest green technologies with traditional features of village houses to create an income-generating zero-carbon dwelling that also benefits from cross-ventilation, natural light and shade. Photo: SCMP Pictures
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