This two storey extension to an existing heritage cottage provides workspace, health / leisure facilities and accommodation for a couple with strong ‘green’ convictions. The result is a contemporary home, open and light, with a sense of luxurious spaciousness for an inner city home.
Sustainable design integral to the house design forms the basis for features such as sky window & sawtooth roof.
Interconnecting courtyards, roof garden & balcony provide the essential connections to the natural environment.
Embracing sustainable design practices from concept to completion in a visually interesting prominent house demonstrates the benefits of contemporary sustainable innovative design.
Key initiatives:
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Exports electricity 7.2kw photovoltaic array – enough electricity is exported to run 9 households
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Led energy efficient lighting
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Phase change material thermal mass stabilising indoor air temperatures
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Air tight breathable building membrane - manages unwanted air infiltration
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Evacuated tube solar hot water
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Provision of a 20,000L in-ground rainwater tank
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Filtered rain water connect for showers, washing machine & toilet flush Low-emission, highly durable, insulating aerated autoclaved concrete (CSR hebel) wall cladding
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High performance double glazed low-e glass units to external windows and doors
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Envirocrete - recycled low carbon footprint concrete
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Plantation timbers
Images: Bridget Puszka, BP Architects
