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 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.
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.