Eco Home Stage 1, Brayton

From a sheltered position, this 40-acre rural block rises to the top of the hill, meeting a substantial cluster of eucalyptus trees and basalt rocks to form a protective backdrop. The quintessential Australian landscape features an expanse of rolling hills, rock formations, immense sky and ever-changing light, offering endless beauty and inviting contemplation.
Requesting an energy-efficient home with a focus on functional living spaces, the clients specified a design influenced by the changing seasons to modify requirements for energy, ventilation, lighting and temperature. The innovative design process responds to the brief and its challenges. The house sits on an elevated and protected platform, facing a northern orientation and views.
The house design and forms respond to passive solar design, including northern orientation, a thermal buffer to the south, natural cross-ventilation, thermal masses and high-level operable windows.
Sustainability
- Solar Passive Design
- Minimum Footprint: Functional design in 2 stages, to allow financial planning and family growth
- Energy: Solar power only, 6.3kW 16PV panels
- Water: Tank water only
- Thermal Mass
- Double Glazing
- Wood Heater
- Materials: Selected for longevity and low maintenance over the lifespan
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The places we live and work in give us a sense of being. Identifying our geographical location in our urban, rural and natural environments helps us find and make our place in the world.
The four cardinal points are also central to the First Nations’ language and culture. At the intersection of north, east, west and south lies the centre; our country. This centre grounds us within our environment.
Bringing extensive experience to concept design, master planning, design development, interior design and contract documentation, Compass Architecture applies a diverse skill set to residential, commercial and educational projects of all scales.
Creating a journey of experiences, we transform ideas into buildings – enhancing quality of life and the natural beauty of the environment.
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