Dalkeith Retrofit

The original home was simple, well built and in need of an upgrade to suit the larger homes that had surrounded the block over the years. Already facing north, the design team converted the home to a passive solar house. They enclosed the courtyard space to create an attractive atrium that provided the owners with a semi-outdoor living space that captured the winter sun and warmed the house.

The front of the house was transformed to better suit the location which is amongst the newer mansions in the area.

The renovation gave the home another 50 years of life for a fraction of the cost of rebuilding.

Ecotect Architects is a leading, award-winning architectural practice that provides tailored, professional services to people who want to live and work in energy efficient urban designed buildings that are water and energy efficient. Click on Environmental Architects Perth to see more examples of our retrofitting expertise.

Seville Grove

Seville Grove is a prefabricated,transportable home designed and constructed to demonstrate alternatives to traditional double-brick construction. The home was designed in two sections – one wing as living and dining and the other wing housing bedrooms and bathrooms. The house was designed to be placed north-facing topick up south-west and north-east breezes. The design received a Master Builders Award for Prefabricated Construction.

Pingelly House

This house, designed for a retired farmer on a strict budget, is constructed with the hot location in mind. The house, facing north on the side of the block, is designed in light colours to reflect the heat. The simple brick and iron construction met the client’s budget needs while the solar veranda and BBQ area in the north-east corner enhance the liveability of the house.

North Beach House

This passive solar house built on a difficult block that faces north to the backyard. It was designed on a tight budget specifically for the wheelchair access requirements of the client.