The north facing site is located near the beach and has north
westerly views of the sea. A passive solar courtyard house has been
designed to maximise the north orientation and the cooling breezes
off the sea. The living areas and master bedroom are located in the
northern wing which
opens out onto a solar verandah with views of the sea. The
southern wing which contains a multi -use room and bedroom opens
out to the north onto the central ventilating court and to the
south onto the rear garden. Generally Florentine face bricks have
been used with reverse brick veneer walls on the west to minimise
the impact of the harsh western sun.
Environmental features - Timber solar pergolas, 4,500 litre
rainwater tank provides water to the house during winter, greywater
sytem, gas boosted hotwater system, photovoltaic panels, organic
internal paint, recycling waste bins.
Areas
Urban block approximately 940 sqm
House 227sqm plus garage and solar pergola terraces
Rooms
Entrance hall, living/ dining/kitchen open plan.
Master Bedroom/ensuite
Multi purpose room/Bedroom/ bathroom.
Laundry/double garage.