The Millhouse

A new 8 star passive solar dwelling in Canberra, Australia. Built on a strictly limited budget to house a small family, investing in the areas of the house that would have the most effect on performance and livability.
Front entry of the house showing the considered use of recycled brickwork to add warmth and character whilst maintaining the economy of the weatherboard and fibre cement sheet cladding generally.
The Millhouse
The Millhouse
Oversized front door opens to a generous entry space, which acts as an airlock during more extreme weather. The living areas open to the left and the stairs straight ahead lead up to the bedroom spaces.
The Millhouse
Donna Sulway
The Millhouse
Donna Sulway
The Millhouse
Donna Sulway
The Millhouse
Donna Sulway
The Millhouse
The sunken living room allowed for a greater feeling of space whilst minimising site disturbance and cut.
The Millhouse
The sunken living room allowed for a greater feeling of space whilst minimising site disturbance and cut.
The Millhouse
Donna Sulway
The Millhouse
Donna Sulway
The Millhouse
Donna Sulway
The Millhouse
Donna Sulway
The Millhouse
Donna Sulway
The Millhouse
Raised window sills frame the mountain views whilst maintaining privacy from surrounding dwellings. Curtains used for light control and to conceal television when not in use.
The Millhouse
Donna Sulway
The Millhouse
Donna Sulway
The Millhouse
The sloped site was terraced to allow a level paved entertaining area and a raised grass area for fruit trees and children's play.
The Millhouse
Solar shades were installed over the north and east windows with deciduous climbers to grow over them.
The Millhouse