The Studio: Sustainable design in Lombok.
When Sopantini decided to build on the Hill near Senggigi, Lombok, she wanted to do something different.
Other impacts of ill-considered building design are the loss of community, deforestation and reduced natural habitat, water pollution and the erosion of beaches and hillsides.
“My husband and I always wanted to build a family home,” she said.
They planned to build a family home along with a smaller house for the extended family or tenants, and a guest house.
All three houses have been built on sustainable principles: passive cooling, rain-water harvesting, low-energy appliances, solar power and use of recycled timber throughout.
The whole complex is also very beautiful and features a unique blend of traditional and contemporary design.
There is no sense at all that comfort and style have been sacrificed for the environment.
It is a family home where we have brought up our two boys.
We live in Jakarta now and get back to Lombok whenever we can.