The facade uses sustainably harvested and local PEFC-certified Australian timber cladding. Not only does the material palette blend in with the surrounding landscape, but it also serves a practical purposes: it is resistant to brush fire and extreme weather. Photo 3 of 4 in House of the Week: Little Beach House, Big View by Luke Hopping from This Little Guy Bucks the Trend Toward Bigger Beach Houses

House of the Week: Little Beach House, Big View

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The facade uses sustainably harvested and local PEFC-certified Australian timber cladding. Not only does the material palette blend in with the surrounding landscape, but it also serves a practical purposes: it is resistant to brush fire and extreme weather.