Insights
from the
architect.

The Design

The home reaps the benefits of cross ventilation, maximising breezes that come through the valley, with the addition of floor-to-ceiling louvres to expel hot air.

A contemporary bush design, the home was intended to enhance indoor-outdoor flow, with open living-dining and an expansive patio leading out onto the pool area.

The design prioritises the northern light to deliver a bright and airy home, whilst also reducing heating and cooling costs. A butterfly roof with a box gutter and large eaves provides additional shading and weather protection throughout the varying seasons, with a chain box down pipe installed to manage water overflow.

Sustainable Features

The home is entirely off-grid, with a 13KW Solar System, battery storage and an inverter.

Two reinforced concrete water tanks with a capacity of 140,000L are located on the property, with water run off from the tanks and roof providing fresh water for the pool.

Materials

A masonry plinth grounds the building to the landscape, providing visual contrast against the metal cladding. The addition of a galvanised steel roof pays homage to the Australian agricultural setting.

Currently under construction.