The living and dining rooms are joined together in one large central space. When the sliding doors on either side of the room are open, cross-breezes can flow through—a passive cooling technique that helps keep the interiors comfortable in Brisbane's sub-tropical climate. Photo 4 of 11 in Seamless Living in Brisbane by Diana Budds

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The living and dining rooms are joined together in one large central space. When the sliding doors on either side of the room are open, cross-breezes can flow through—a passive cooling technique that helps keep the interiors comfortable in Brisbane's sub-tropical climate.