Sustainable Home Design for Climate Change

Things of stone and wood close to the beach at Tootgarook. An addition and renovation of an old shack using natural materials which tell the truth about where they came from. A functional earthy house with open plan and plenty of northern light filling up the living areas and master bedroom. Concrete kitchen tops and concrete bath.

A beautiful Country cottage by the sea with a Bohemian vibe and eclectic interior accents. Ethically sourced yellow stringy bark board and batten cladding, mixed with Colorbond corrugated iron in natural woodland grey tones, are complimented by the private natural garden. Polished wood floors, soothing green interior walls with stained ply to the raked ceilings add to the relaxing interior feel, with antique doors linking rooms. Double timber French doors open out to the natural garden linking indoors with outdoors

Contemporary Nineties make over by the beach with beautiful views of the Portsea village and back beach dunes. Set on a large block with low maintenance indigenous garden new exterior contemporary cladding that will stand the test of time.

This mid 90 'architectural statement' was a little shabby, and in need of total refurbishment and additional spaces, and at one stage demolition was even considered. The proposed renovations and additions will now enhance the previous creative indulgences of this architecture, expanding on earlier concepts and replacing exterior and interior building fabrics that will stand the test of time aesthetically and be resilient in the harsh coastal environment on the frontline of Port Philip Bay. The new exterior cladding by 'Decoclad' is guaranteed for 20 years and has an aluminium base that will require no maintenance, and with a colour selection that accentuates the articulation of this building a transformation becomes possible. New expansive windows open up views to Mt Martha and across to Melbourne.

Modern transformation of an 80's brick veneer. Upper storey additions along with ground storey alterations create a minimalist style with beautiful views of Mornington village and Port Philip Bay.

The majority of the lower storey structure was left intact with new skins, and with a new kitchen and bathroom providing a link to the overall architectural metamorphosis. An emphasis on natural light and air in all rooms provides comfortable living while maintaining privacy indoors and out. Natural rock walls are a feature indoors and out and contribute the overall organic feel including polished light hardwood floors. Some original Oregon beams were recycled to make a unique timber bench feature upstairs.

Beautiful contemporary rustic beach house featuring natural stone, recycled timbers, charred sequoia cladding. indoor/outdoor living, sustainable design. Windows by Ryloch, Landscape design by James Ross and landscape construction by 'Stylescapes'. Natural stone by 'eco-Outdoor'. Interior design was directed by a family friend of the clients and the results are exemplary.

Sited on a downhill bush block with views along a creek line to Port Phillip bay and complies with stringent council controls, and bushfire regulations. Timber multi-fold doors open to a second storey deck that allow panoramic views through the available corridor and the bush shrouded creek below.

Highlight windows facing north allow winter sunshine to pour into open living areas in winter and detachable waterproof shade sails protect from the summer sun. A carefully placed internal  door to lower storey stairs can be opened or closed to control natural air from lower subterranean storey allowing passive air conditioning to suit each season. Cool air from the lower storey naturally flows up and out through the motor operated highlight windows in the upper storey by natural convection.

BDAV 2018-Building Design Awards

Clipper Quay-Winner Excellence in Use of Recycled Materials

Clipper Quay-Commendation Excellence in Use of Timber

Rammed earth walls feature in this winery and restaurant nestled in the hunter valley near Broke, NSW. the 5.5 m high rammed earth walls 500mm thick in the barrel room  provide asteady tempreture perfect for wine maturation. https://www.margan.com.au/

Old brick veneer transformed to contemporary elclectic modern style

This modern style beach house features a mix of exterior cladding including stone, ebonised timber shiplap, Colorbond standing seam in Monument, and Hardwood timber decks.The light filled interiors include polished wood floors, accented tiles to wet areas in charcoal and warm white.The sunken living room leads onto a generous Alfresco covered deck and pool and seperate outdoor entertainment room. The latge master bedroom overlooks the pool and deck areas.

Coastal living with a garden designed by James Ross. Split level living with polished timber floors and light walls. Windows provide selected views of the natural garden and norther tree top views to Port Phillip bay. The exterior features timber shiplap finished in natural tung oil.

Multi-level Limestone and render house with classic views of Port Phillip Bay and Bass Strait. Plenty of natural light reaches the inner living areas via a central stair well with hi-lite louvered ventilation windows. Hot air can escape in summer through the natural air tunnel in summer and controlled in winter with doors and reverse cycle ceiling sweep fans.

North facing hi-lite windows let natural light into the central living areas and allows hot air to escape in summer providing natural convection air currents that the drag cooler air through from the lower storey. The contemporary architectural style has articulated exterior elements that reflect the emerging neighbourhood character while providing a functional sustainable home.

Beach house make over replacing tired asbestos walls and reconfiguring existing spaces to create a light filled modern lifestyle home. Some space was stolen from the upper story balcony to accomodate a luxury ensuite accessed from master bedroom via sliding barn doors. Morning light spills in to the ensuite through high windows.

The exisitng lower old garage space is now used as rumpus room come games room with an interactive golf video games area. Upstairs the new kitchen opens out through a large cafe window to an outside alfresco deck and bar with views to western tree tops of the village. Tiled chimney facade provides articulation to the street view. Sunny window seats create nooks. Existing old oregon beams painted up in white help lift the old ceiling. Polished engineered floors feature. Charcoal tiles contrast the white beams and drawer fronts in bathrooms. Retro sixties tiles add interst to bathrooms.

Exterior coated metal surfaces in Colorbond and Decoclad will stand the test of time and reduce maintenance in the long term.Timeless timber steps add colour balance to the darker materials.Cosy shady places for summer hide away. Fun spaces for interactive games. Recycled bricks add an organic flavour to walls.

Luxury passive solar house currently under construction. Colorbond standing seam metal cladding, low c02 rendered foam board, timber decking from managed forests, grey designer blockwork by adbri.

This house sit on a large site with indigenous Moonah trees all round.

Polished concrete floors and large north facing double glazed windows and sliding doors.