Sustainable house designs are possible in Malaysia, say these two architectsArchitect Chan Mun Inn’s residence is a net-zero energy house. That means he does not pay any electricity bills.

KL's House 1A gets an A for its elegant aesthetics and striking geometric facadeWith an elevated design and striking facade, House 1A in Kuala Lumpur has all the markings of good design.

Malaysian house made from shipping containers exudes traditional charmContainer houses may not be entirely new but with the ever rising price of property, they could well be a viable home ownership option.

This East Malaysian house showcases beauty in the ordinaryNestled in a neighbourhood of terrace houses built in the 1950s in Kuching, Sarawak, the Borneo Mansion’s arresting facade is a standout.

Malaysian corner house remodelled with annex adds volume to living space and joy to its ownersThe brief from the owner was simple; a unique design with enlarged living spaces using minimal intervention.

This Malaysian bungalow's hydroponic wall plays a key role in green designCity living often comes with a price, and that includes warmer surroundings and a lack of greenery.

25 Asian courtyards that will make you rethink the way you liveWhen author and editor Charmaine Chan first went to the Cheong Fatt Tze heritage building in Penang in the late 1990s, little did she know that it would leave a lasting impression on her.

Peranakan inspired Jose House in PJ pays homage to owner’s grandmotherMention single-storey intermediate and people would associate a house that gets warm in the afternoons and lacking in light.

A concrete shell over the Window House cradles pockets of greenery withinFor those in the know, the Window House – located atop a forested hill in Bandar Baru Selayang, Gombak, Selangor

One-storey KL house reimagined with chic courtyards, rooftop conservatoryThe gabled roofless conservatory is probably the first thing you notice as you approach the row of single-storey houses.

T House's secret gardens blur the line between outdoors and indoorsWith black gable roofs and louvred shutters against a white facade, the T House stands out quite prominently amid the other houses in its vicinity.

25 amazing homes in Malaysia that embrace natureThe words “open to sky” may need a bit of explanation but once you flip through the pages of The Tropical Malaysian House