Trees inside the house

resting atop a stone base, the monolithic exterior obscures the brightly illuminated spaces inside organized around a tree in the atrium.

Cooling pools of water and trees line corridors and rooms inside an Indonesian house by architects Budi Pradono. Located in the city of Depok, the two-storey R-House steps up from the street to the garden behind, where it surrounds a private terrace and swimming pool. The glazed elevations that face this rear garden are wrapped by

The Earth is the magnificent place we call home. It is our duty to treat the natural world with love and respect, and maintain it’s beauty and health as much as we can. But although this is a huge challenge for all of humanity, it’s possible to begin here with something relatively modest — planting a tree, for example, or at the very least not cutting down what has already grown.

We asked three sustainable design experts in Canada on how you can minimize your environmental footprint at home. Time to go green!

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Discover 11 striking indoor trees that can make a huge design statement in your home, with options for beginners.

Having that ficus silk tree in the hallway is like bringing a slice of nature inside—no green thumb required! It’s got that lifelike look that adds this cozy vibe to the space, making everyone feel right at home.