Sustainable – Efficient – Logical – Adaptable – Buildable
A small fibro clad ex-housing commission dwelling is being transformed. The existing house has been insulated and re-clad by the owners, and now a mid-century inspired extension aims to provide a warm in winter / cool in summer living zone, with a strong connection to outdoor spaces and gardens beyond. The owners 'feel the heat'…
A spacious family home with flexible spaces was what was required here. Low maintenance, and very light, warm spaces in this winter-cold (850m elevation) climate, were also required. The house is oriented North-North East for a mix of great solar gain and great views. A large living area, large laundry/mudroom, large kitchen/butlers pantry parents wing…
This cosy and comfortable house needed to be very simple to build, with excellent thermal performance in a cold climate that receives regular winter snow. Off grid services were also required in this bush/farm location. The house was orientated Northwards to maximise winter solar gain, and thermal mass and wood heating was used. Upstairs bedrooms…
Conversion of an old workshop shed into a licensed bakery cafe, featuring wood fired oven, cool room, milling room, indoor and outdoor dining, takeaway, coffee, retail sales. Reclaimed timbers, custom built windows, curved ceilings all feature. Complies with disabled access and all building regs.
The owners, a young family, were looking for a compact, efficient house that featured fantastic passive solar performance. Their budget was very tight and the site had a number of environmental challenges including obtrusive neighbouring development and a very hot North West aspect and moderate slope. These challenges were met by letting the building shape…
Eco:Logical Building Design 