Fully sustainable ‘pop-up’ house
Located at Melbourne's Federation square, the Greenhouse-Future Food System is a self-sustaining, closed loop, two-bedroom home that will shelter, feed and provide energy for its inhabitants. The human driven system will mimic nature - upcycling what we currently regard as ‘waste’, in order to grow nutrient dense, delicious produce. We encourage you to join us along this journey and visit this page for regular updates.
Weekly highlights from the Future Food System house
It was another eventful week spent at the Future Food house, Joost squeezed in a visit to his friend Rick’s farm where he picked sprouts for his installations including the Future Food house. Joost uses the sprouts in many ways, but his favourite is to hang them from the roof and watch them grow. Matt continued to receive deliveries including a bottle of French blend apple cider and apple brandy. Lunch time sandwich deliveries were also enjoyed by the team from a local deli – one of the many benefits of living in the centre of Melbourne’s food hub. The team also filmed with CNN for a brilliant show called Going Green, capturing meals grown, harvested, and cooked in the house. They also showed off their organic produce with a miscellaneous harvest from the rooftop garden including an assortment of root vegetables that will no doubt be whipped up into hearty winter dishes for their guests.
Introducing Joost
Joost is one of the leading sustainability advocates in Australia, with worldwide recognition as a pioneer in designing sustainable restaurants and architecture. Often described as an eco-warrior, Joost’s work is primarily about recreating habitat, self-sufficiency and sustainability.
Introducing Jo
Jo grew up in Melbourne and can’t remember a time when she didn’t love cooking. She strives to minimise waste, employing creative methods to get the most from every ingredient. Industry critics and peers have recognised Jo’s commitment with a string of hospitality awards.
Introducing Matt
Hailing from bountiful Margaret River, in Western Australia, Matt Stone has a profound respect for the land. His strong convictions and inquisitive nature have led him to become one of Australia’s leading sustainable chefs. With a philosophy of using local, organic ingredients to produce nutritious dishes with zero waste.
A conversation with Norbert Niederkofler
The Future Food System team sat down with three Michelin-starred chef and author of Cook the Mountain, who has recently been awarded a green Michelin star for his contribution towards sustainability within the world of fine dining. Watch their fascinating discussion below as they open-up about their shared values around creating ethical cuisine.
Why Joost loves our PerfectFresh Pro drawers
“The great thing about the Miele fridge is that it keeps food so much fresher.” Nothing goes to waste at the Future Food System house as the roof grown produce is stored in our integrated fridge-freezer featuring our PerfectFresh Pro crispers. As these drawers create the ideal humidity and temperature, taste and nutrition are preserved, and the shelf-life of the food is maximized. Incredibly, this technology means that produce stays fresher for up to five times longer!
Why Jo loves cooking with Miele’s combi steam oven
“I love the versatility the Miele combi steam oven provides us.” A true all-rounder, Miele combi steam ovens can be used as a conventional oven, steam oven, or a combination of the two. Combining dry and moist heat allows her to achieve perfect baking results, which is especially useful in helping her garden bread to rise whilst also forming a beautiful crust. There are many other useful applications with our combi steam ovens, from built-in automatic programmes that guarantee culinary success, through to the exclusive Mix&Match feature, an app assisted function that delivers a healthy meal in under 30 mins, perfect for when unexpected guests pop into the Future Food System house.
Why Matt loves cooking with induction
“Miele’s induction cooktop is the most phenomenal thing to cook on.” In addition to the effortless cooking experience, what Matt enjoys most about using our full surface induction cooktop is the built-in sustainable features. With induction cooking, heat is only generated at the base of the pan and all surrounding areas remain cool to the touch. This makes it exceptionally safe but also efficient, as this targeted approach prevents excessive energy use. The full surface cooktop also comes in handy when service is in full swing at the Future Food System restaurant, as Matt can position up to 6 pots on the cooktop at any one time.
Miele and Future Food System
Every Miele appliance featured in the house has been carefully considered to ensure it meets the highest expectations for energy saving and efficiency. To view the appliances used in the house and their sustainability credentials please click on the link below.
A message from Yves Dalcourt, Managing Director, Australia and New Zealand.
“Enabling consumers to create a sustainable lifestyle through reducing, re-using, repairing and recycling is one of our key strategic brand pillars, so we are very excited that Joost has chosen to partner with Miele for this initiative and use our appliances across this project.”
Miele’s ecological responsibility
The responsibility for our environment has been a tradition at Miele for over 120 years. We want to protect our natural environment as it is the foundation for our existence, so that we and generations to come can have a good future. True to our motto “Immer besser” (forever better), we develop domestic appliances for customers which reduce the burden on the environment and on natural resources. This begins with the selection of materials, continues with efficient production, and ends after a long appliance life with environmentally responsible recycling.
Discover the appliances in the house
Every appliance featured in the house has been carefully considered to ensure they meet Miele and Joost’s high expectations for energy saving and efficiency.
KM 7897 FL INDUCTION COOKTOP
Induction cooktop with onset controls with a width of 936 mm and full-surface induction for maximum flexibility
- Intuitive quick select w. numerical keybank – Smart Select White
- Intelligent pan recognition – for up to 6 pans
- Frameless for flush-fit or surface-mounted installation
- Broad performance spectrum – keeping warm function & TwinBooster
- Communication with rangehood – automatic function Con@ctivity
DGC 7840 XL VITROLINE OBSIDIAN BLACK COMBI STEAM OVEN
For steam cooking, baking, roasting with wireless food probe + menu cooking.
- Large touch display with proximity sensor – M Touch + MotionReact
- Perfect results – DualSteam technology
- Crispy outside, succulent inside – combination cooking
- Network-enabled WiFi appliance – Miele@home with Mix & Match
- Easy cleaning – PerfectClean stainless steel oven interior
G 7919 SCI XXL AUTODOS OBSW INTEGRATED DISHWASHER
- Integrated dishwasher with AutoDos, 3D MultiFlex tray and MaxiComfort basket design. Perfect results – only 6 l water consumption in the Automatic programme. Obsidian black fascia.
- Superior cleaning – using AutoDos, the world’s 1st automatic dispensing system with integrated PowerDisk
- Perfect results – using QuickPowerWash in 58 minutes.
- No need to towel dry with – AutoOpen drying for automatic drying.
- Flexibility creates convenience with easy adjustment – FlexLine baskets
TRIFLEX HX1 RUNNER - RUBY RED
- Cordless stickupright vacuum cleaner with high-performance vortex technology with additional Li-ion rechargeable battery for extra-long running times.
- Innovative 3-in-1 function for ultimate flexibility
- As powerful as a conventional vacuum cleaner
- Replaceable Li-ion battery. Up to 60 min RT
- Maintenance free Hygiene lifetime filter
- Wide ElectroBrush with BrilliantLight for all types of flooring
H 7860 BP VITROLINE OBSIDIAN BLACK PYROLYTIC OVEN
60cm wide oven, seamless design with food probe and BrilliantLight.
- Large touch display with movement sensor – M Touch + MotionReact
- Keep an eye on what’s cooking anywhere at any time – FoodView
- Minimal cleaning effort – pyrolytic cleaning equipment & PyroFit
- Especially light dough and nicely browned crusts – Moisture Plus
- Ensures your food won’t overcook – TasteControl
DA 4228 W PURISTIC PLUS WALL MOUNTED RANGEHOOD
Wall mounted rangehood with energy-efficient LED lighting and light touch controls for simple operation.
- Timeless design – 1,198mm wide stainless steel rangehood
- Unique user convenience – Con@ctivity
- Powerful – 870m3/h on the booster setting
- Pleasantly quiet – Miele Silence package
- Safe and easy to clean – Miele CleanCover
WWV 980 WPS 9KG WASHING MACHINE
- Combining style with Miele quality and reliability, enjoy gentle care for your garments with the Miele Honeycomb drum, convenience of 28 wash programmes, ease of use with the M Touch controls, TwinDos automatic detergent dispensing of detergent, QuickPowerWash for washing 5kg in 59 minutes, and SingleWash for washing single items efficiently and effectively.
- M Touch – the appliance is controlled by tapping or swiping
- Liquid detergent system at the push of a button – TwinDos
- You can’t clean faster than this – QuickPowerWash
- Smart laundry care with WiFiConn@ct
- Save electricity with an additional hot water connection
TWV 680 WP 9KG HEAT PUMP TUMBLE DRYER
- Combining style with Miele quality and reliability, this 9KG heat-pump dryer includes the Honeycomb drum for gentle garment care, Perfect Dry for precise drying, FragranceDos² for beautifully fragrant laundry, the convenience of 22 drying programmes and M Touch controls, as well as an 9 star energy rating.
- M Touch – the appliance is controlled by tapping or swiping
- Very economical drying
- Savings for the life of your tumble dryer – EcoDry technology
- Less ironing thanks to SteamFinish
- Smart laundry care with WiFiConn@ct
ESW 7020 OBSIDIAN BLACK GOURMET WARMING DRAWER
- 29cm warming drawer for preheating crockery, keeping food warm and low temperature cooking.
- The ultimate in enjoyment – low temperature cooking
- Always at the right temperature – four operating modes
- Convenient and easy – Touch control
- Push2open – opening the drawer couldn’t be easier
- Better safe than sorry – timer with automatic switch-off
KWT 6831 SG FREESTANDING WINE FRIDGE
Freestanding wine conditioning unit with extra versatility and style, thanks to FlexiFrame and Miele Noteboard. Stainless steel model with tinted, tempered glass door.
- Simultaneous wine storage in separate temperature zones
- Odourless refrigeration section thanks to Active AirClean filters
- Present your wine in the perfect light – LED lighting
- Optimum wine protection through UV filters in tinted glass front
- Secure storage of wine bottles with pull-out racks
KM 7897 FL INDUCTION COOKTOP
Induction cooktop with onset controls with a width of 936 mm and full-surface induction for maximum flexibility
- Intuitive quick select w. numerical keybank – Smart Select White
- Intelligent pan recognition – for up to 6 pans
- Frameless for flush-fit or surface-mounted installation
- Broad performance spectrum – keeping warm function & TwinBooster
- Communication with rangehood – automatic function Con@ctivity
DGC 7840 XL VITROLINE OBSIDIAN BLACK COMBI STEAM OVEN
For steam cooking, baking, roasting with wireless food probe + menu cooking.
- Large touch display with proximity sensor – M Touch + MotionReact
- Perfect results – DualSteam technology
- Crispy outside, succulent inside – combination cooking
- Network-enabled WiFi appliance – Miele@home with Mix & Match
- Easy cleaning – PerfectClean stainless steel oven interior
G 7919 SCI XXL AUTODOS OBSW INTEGRATED DISHWASHER
- Integrated dishwasher with AutoDos, 3D MultiFlex tray and MaxiComfort basket design. Perfect results – only 6 l water consumption in the Automatic programme. Obsidian black fascia.
- Superior cleaning – using AutoDos, the world’s 1st automatic dispensing system with integrated PowerDisk
- Perfect results – using QuickPowerWash in 58 minutes.
- No need to towel dry with – AutoOpen drying for automatic drying.
- Flexibility creates convenience with easy adjustment – FlexLine baskets
TRIFLEX HX1 RUNNER - RUBY RED
- Cordless stickupright vacuum cleaner with high-performance vortex technology with additional Li-ion rechargeable battery for extra-long running times.
- Innovative 3-in-1 function for ultimate flexibility
- As powerful as a conventional vacuum cleaner
- Replaceable Li-ion battery. Up to 60 min RT
- Maintenance free Hygiene lifetime filter
- Wide ElectroBrush with BrilliantLight for all types of flooring
H 7860 BP VITROLINE OBSIDIAN BLACK PYROLYTIC OVEN
60cm wide oven, seamless design with food probe and BrilliantLight.
- Large touch display with movement sensor – M Touch + MotionReact
- Keep an eye on what’s cooking anywhere at any time – FoodView
- Minimal cleaning effort – pyrolytic cleaning equipment & PyroFit
- Especially light dough and nicely browned crusts – Moisture Plus
- Ensures your food won’t overcook – TasteControl
DA 4228 W PURISTIC PLUS WALL MOUNTED RANGEHOOD
Wall mounted rangehood with energy-efficient LED lighting and light touch controls for simple operation.
- Timeless design – 1,198mm wide stainless steel rangehood
- Unique user convenience – Con@ctivity
- Powerful – 870m3/h on the booster setting
- Pleasantly quiet – Miele Silence package
- Safe and easy to clean – Miele CleanCover
WWV 980 WPS 9KG WASHING MACHINE
- Combining style with Miele quality and reliability, enjoy gentle care for your garments with the Miele Honeycomb drum, convenience of 28 wash programmes, ease of use with the M Touch controls, TwinDos automatic detergent dispensing of detergent, QuickPowerWash for washing 5kg in 59 minutes, and SingleWash for washing single items efficiently and effectively.
- M Touch – the appliance is controlled by tapping or swiping
- Liquid detergent system at the push of a button – TwinDos
- You can’t clean faster than this – QuickPowerWash
- Smart laundry care with WiFiConn@ct
- Save electricity with an additional hot water connection
TWV 680 WP 9KG HEAT PUMP TUMBLE DRYER
- Combining style with Miele quality and reliability, this 9KG heat-pump dryer includes the Honeycomb drum for gentle garment care, Perfect Dry for precise drying, FragranceDos² for beautifully fragrant laundry, the convenience of 22 drying programmes and M Touch controls, as well as an 9 star energy rating.
- M Touch – the appliance is controlled by tapping or swiping
- Very economical drying
- Savings for the life of your tumble dryer – EcoDry technology
- Less ironing thanks to SteamFinish
- Smart laundry care with WiFiConn@ct
ESW 7020 OBSIDIAN BLACK GOURMET WARMING DRAWER
- 29cm warming drawer for preheating crockery, keeping food warm and low temperature cooking.
- The ultimate in enjoyment – low temperature cooking
- Always at the right temperature – four operating modes
- Convenient and easy – Touch control
- Push2open – opening the drawer couldn’t be easier
- Better safe than sorry – timer with automatic switch-off
KWT 6831 SG FREESTANDING WINE FRIDGE
Freestanding wine conditioning unit with extra versatility and style, thanks to FlexiFrame and Miele Noteboard. Stainless steel model with tinted, tempered glass door.
- Simultaneous wine storage in separate temperature zones
- Odourless refrigeration section thanks to Active AirClean filters
- Present your wine in the perfect light – LED lighting
- Optimum wine protection through UV filters in tinted glass front
- Secure storage of wine bottles with pull-out racks
