More than 20 different plant species grow in Forest House, designed by landscape architecture practice Shma Company to fit the largest possible amount of greenery into a small urban plot.
Over a space of just 300 square metres, including the roof, the family home in the Thai capital of Bangkok accommodates seven people and 120 trees.
Shma Company's Forest House is finished with white, steel louvres
To achieve this, the house is segmented into three, blindingly-white volumes that are lined up like dominoes to make space for two courtyards in between and multiple green roofs on top.
"The architectural layout of the house is designed to maximise natural ventilation and sunlight," explained Shma Company's director Prapan Napawongdee.
"And the interplay between solids and voids, which is present throughout the three storeys, brings the greenery close to every room in the house." The house consists of three white volumes. Image is by Napon Jaturapuchapornpong
Rather than choosing plants simply for their aesthetic appeal, Shma Company drew on its expertise in landscape design to create a miniature, biodiverse ecosystem that can provide a sanctuary for local wildlife.

This includes not just flowering trees but also evergreens, that will envelop the house in a verdant canopy all year round.
The roof, which receives the most direct sunlight, is outfitted with tall planters for growing Thai fruits, vegetables and herbs such as lemongrass and jackfruit, to provide...