The Whyatt House is located in rural Doonan on the Sunshine Coast. The house was designed for a professional and creative family with three young children as a long-term family home. The family originate from the country and shared with the architect a mutual interest in Australian bush architecture.
The steel house frame was prefabricated and bolted into place by a local shed company, saving both time and cost. The steel is combined with more conventional materials such a block work and timber.
The building consists of two wings, one for sleeping, the other for living. Large sliding doors, large eaves, and operable windows keep the building cool.
An outdoor arbor will have a creeping plant trained up and over, adding a splash of bright color, as well as shade to the mix of materials. Environmentally, the house will sustain itself. It responds to both its landscape and climate. Rainwater is harvested and waste water treated on site.