LOWLANDS RESIDENCE

This holiday home is situated a stone’s throw from the coastline surrounded by trees and scrub. The site had a BAL rating of 40, which had significant impact on the design of the renovation. The existing shack was enveloped in motorised bushfire rated shutters, which create a flexible verandah space that can be completely open or closed. The perforated shutters allow light to filter through the verandah spaces, and create a unique protected space around the original building footprint. The existing cladding was replaced with Colorbond, to meet the compliance requirements of the bushfire rating, and add to the agricultural feel of the design.

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A contemporary family home that is designed to respond to its surroundings. Featuring dark stained hardwood timber cladding with striking red / orange (rorange) facets, this home achieves a 7.5star energy rating and demonstrates the harmony between sustainability and a family home. Two wings connected by a glazed walkway frame the building within the landscape, whilst the functional layout also achieves an energy efficient outcome. The house is located in a bushfire prone area, and is designed to BAL 19 with material selections in accordance with AS3959.

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A number of the multi-residential aged care houses we have completed are designed to a BAL rating of BAL 12.5 and BAL 19. The orientation on the site is considered to maximise sustainable principles, along with ensuring a reduced BAL rating where possible. They feature a number of non-combustible material selections such as fibre cement cladding, brick work and metal roof sheeting.

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