Prospect Sustainable Living Extension
21st Century sustainable living A sustainable living extension of alterations and contemporary additions to a traditional 1920 villa, incorporating state-of-the-art sustainable design features and technologies, which include: thermal mass – concrete and rammed earth; solar evacuated tubes; hydronic in-floor heating; Climate Wizard evaporative cooling; underground cool pipes; grey water system; 60,000 litre rainwater tank; and… Read More >
Cabarita Residence
‘Modern family home uses local materials to fit into the landscape’ The new houses’ rectilinear plan is separated north-south into sleeping and living zones by a thick rammed earth wall that receives northern light together with the rich earth-toned polished concrete floor to moderate seasonal and daily temperature changes through significant thermal mass. A second… Read More >
Coffin Bay House – Country Coastal Shack
Coffin Bay House Turning heads on the Oyster Walk, this country coastal shack utilises thermal mass through rammed earth and polished concrete floors, but is crafted to sit lightly within the landscape. Thoughtful architectural detailing is complemented by the client’s selection of finishes and artistic touches, like the delightful pelican gate. Correct orientation, along with… Read More >
Christies Beach High School – Award Winning Environmental Learning Centre
A ‘carbon neutral’ classroom Christies Beach High School Environmental Learning Centre is a building designed to accommodate and provide practical demonstration for the educational programs focussing on Sustainability within the school. Situated on the northern boundary of Christies Beach High School the site was chosen for its proximity to the existing Yunggullungalla garden created by… Read More >
Sustainable Living Extension
Sustainable Living Extension A young family’s new home celebrates the traditional 1920’s villa form with contrasting contemporary design of additional accommodation. In context with the street’s architectural style, the original dwelling is restored, the main front garden developed, and new fencing placed, while the addition is set to the rear and is largely unread when… Read More >
Inside-Out house at Parkside
Inside-Out house at Parkside The brief from the outset was clear ‘demolish the old house because it is so badly cracked, and we’re tired of constant repairs, we love ‘design’; and apart from the list of rooms etc. we wish to build as ‘sustainably’ as possible’. An almost immediate response by EA was to… Read More >
