Kangaroo Valley House NSW
Kangaroo Valley House
4 Bed +2.5 Bath, Custom Design.
A modern bush design that reflects the simplicity of the rural vernacular.
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.