This house has just recently received a Australian Architecture Commendation at the 2013 Awards. This house has been designed to closely connect with its semi-rural context. It is positioned to the rear of the site to ensure privacy from Calanthe Avenue and to be able to take advantage of fantastic views south to a mature eucalypt conservation forest and to look north over landscaped open space.
The house has an ideal long east-west axis which was an important factor in it achieving a 8.5 star energy rating. A 4.2Kw solar power system and evacuated cell hot water system have been installed. A central rammed earth spine wall provides a strong visual element and thermal mass which helps maintain a comfortable stable internal temperature through-out the year without relying on air conditioning.
The north and south walls of the living area, slide away to allow a seamless link to adjacent verandahs.
External colorbond metal cladding has been used for its low maintenance quality and it will help protect the house in the event of a bushfire.