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Inside, a combination of polished concrete and hardwood timber floors lends a sophisticated, modern feel. “And these are beautiful, gorgeous homes that I would like to live in,” Ms Luckman said with a chuckle. The Design and Build stages of additions is the same as for full houses, we conduct the site inspection first so we fully understand the requirements for the addition. Ten NorthMaine will be a quiet and sustainable place to live in central Castlemaine.
The result is a house that is extremely strong, efficient and cost effective. These innovative, cost effective and environmentally friendly insulation panels symbolise a radical change in building design and technology, and at Eco Homes Australia we want to make this superior technology accessible to everyone. Thoroughly considered site orientation, solar hot water, a Biolytic plumbing system for waste water, rainwater tanks and double glazed windows all support this thoughtful eco house design. Pairing inspiration from classic mid-century modern style with contemporary eco-friendly design principles, this incredible home on the NSW South Coast is full of clever design ideas. One of the most dramatic design features of the home is undoubtedly its timber-battened external screens which not only allow control over natural light and privacy, but are also key players in the home's passive-solar design features. This home is designed to be beautiful to look at and live in, as well as economical to heat and cool.
The rise of sustainable homes
The stunning Orchid design is well appointed and a perfect space for the first time buyer who wants space to entertain. Spiral stairs leads from the courtyard to a large upper level entertainers dream with a built in BBQ for those that love the outdoor space. Lovingly simple with a breezy, open plan design, the Stradbroke has everything you need to make your house a home.
NEAThouse prioritises the use of materials that are free from harmful chemicals or effects, and these have been used throughout the home for a healthier living environment. Building materials were also brought in from renewable, sustainable sources, and local suppliers were used as much as possible. Around Australia, environmentally conscious homeowners and designers are breaking new ground with sustainable initiatives. Homes that are supremely comfortable to live in and friendly to the Earth.
Developments
Now that you have your finances underway and you have selected your preferred community and block of land, it is time to select the design and style of your new home. Once the concept design has been finalised and we have confirmed your budget we can prepare plans for approval either by Local Council or complying development. We can coordinate consultants as required to prepare engineering details and landscape design as required. We can design medium density developments for council approval from 3 dwellings to approximately 15 dwellings dependant on the site and have had successfully approved projects in a number of Sydney council areas.
With one of the largest Loft bedrooms on the upper level and with a private balcony, step into your day with light surrounding you. This premium, two storey design has everything you’ll need for a modern lifestyle. Entering the front door, you’ll find a modern kitchen and dining room area with the living/media area that opens out to the alfresco and outdoor area, ready to host your weekend barbeques and entertaining. The brand new NORTH PINE offers an incredibly functional layout, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a double garage.
Invite the outdoors in
It’s perhaps unsurprising, then, that Spindrift has a 8.3 star energy rating – well above the minimum 6 stars required by most states and territories. There’s also recycled timber, double-glazed windows, and plenty of indoor greenery. The Canberra Beach House cost $450,000 to build and consumes less energy than the ACT’s average one-person household. It’s all-electric and offers plenty of space for fruit trees and vegetable beds.
Newer house designs have a lot of open space and open plan living which makes this difficult but it should be a priority. An insulated polished concrete slab stores winter daytime heat for re-radiation at night, and solar panels create more energy than the property consumes. Inside, earthy hues team with natural wooden floorboards to create a cosy, welcoming aesthetic. An open-plan living area is bathed in sunlight pouring in from generous double-glazed windows. And a garden mirroring the nearby bush helps the property blend in with its green surroundings.
With large kitchen benches, and room to move around, your guests will be envious of this stunning simplistic design. Tastefully designed to give you maximum space on a 186sqm corner lot, the light and bright Holloway presents an unbeatable opportunity for first home buyers, investors and downsizers alike. Upstairs you’ll find the three bedrooms, with a large ensuite, a bath, plus an extra living area perfect for the kids or an extra media room.
There are house and land packages now selling at Ten NorthMaine, an Eco Sustainable Developments Project located in Castlemaine. The first stage will offer four out of the ten house and land packages available. Another stand-out example of the positive effects of rooftop gardens is the American Society of Landscape Architects headquarters.
The design makes use of the block’s north-facing aspect, maximising winter sunlight and summer cross-ventilation. On a single block, two houses have been built side-by-side for multi-generational living; one house is home to a couple in their 70s, the other to their son and his family. Both houses have been built using sustainable practices including orientation, insulation, thermal mass and ventilation, and materials such as 100 millimetre Greenboard insulated cladding, double-glazed windows and uPVC window frames. A passively designed home makes the most of natural heating and cooling methods to keep its occupants comfortable year-round. Orientation, spatial zoning, thermal mass, ventilation, insulation, shading and glazing are the seven core components of passive design, explains sustainable designer Dick Clarke of Envirotecture. With the master bedroom complete with walk-in robe and ensuite situated at the front of the home and separated from the remaining bedrooms by the large open plan living areas, you will be sure to enjoy ultimate privacy.
The central living space separates the master suite at the front of the home, with the children’s wing at the back of the home. A home for the whole family to live, laugh and grow, the Stradbroke is simple in design with room for all the family. I’ve written about this extensively and there are bits of advice on my website as well, but it’s really before you buy your block of land.
Repurposing and recycling materials, installing energy efficient appliances and utilising passive design, will all contribute to creating a home that doesn't cost the earth. Designer, specifiers, and legislators have begun to understand the importance of environmentally friendly houses. Here in Australia, for example, in 2019 energy ministers at State and Federal levels established the Trajectory for Low Energy Buildings, which sets out a plan to increase the amount of sustainable housing across the country.
Only an accredited Building Designer or Registered Architect are permitted to lodge complying development application under the new Medium Density complying development SEPP. Janine is President of the Australian Tiny House Association , a specialist in sustainable house design and planning, Director of Green Design Solutions and host of ‘Tips from the Tiny House Guru’ podcast. Once you’ve got your house orientated properly, you need to have really good insulation to keep that heat in, depending on your climate. If you are in the northern part of Australia it’s not as important as you want to focus on cool breezes coming through the house instead and zooming with strategically placed doors.
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