Designing Homes for Pets and People

Written By Audrey Whisker

Whisker Architecture Director Audrey Whisker was featured in Domain discussing how thoughtful home design can accommodate pets without compromising the way a home looks or functions.

The article, Three architects reveal the best pet-friendly design features, features our Banksia Renewed project in Wonga Park and explores how the home’s evolving brief came to include dedicated design responses for the family’s two cats.

Audrey discusses the concealed kitty litter cupboard integrated near the laundry, alongside the broader overlap between designing for pets and children: durable, low-maintenance materials, easy-to-clean surfaces and spaces that work for the realities of family life.

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Audrey Whisker

Audrey is a Melbourne architect with over 10 years’ experience in the industry. Her experience working on a variety of projects including residential, multi-residential, education, workplace, and hospitality has led to a human centred design approach. Her interest is in how people interact with public and private spaces, and how those spaces in turn influence how we act. Audrey Whisker is a Certified Passive House Designer passionate about inclusivity and accessibility.

https://www.whiskerarchitecture.com
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