Gorgeous solar-powered THAT House is an eco-friendly rebel “with just enough space”

Built with almost half the floor area of its neighbors, the 255-square-meter THAT House makes a defiant stand against growing suburban sprawl. Its larger neighbors—Australia’s newly built homes are 7 percent bigger than in the US—not only have higher heating and cooling demands, but also perpetuate a car-dependent environment. “THAT house is a conscious effort to build a home that is almost half the floor area of its neighbours, yet without compromise of spatial types, functions and quality,”...