By David Baillie Architect
The main challenge with this renovation was the extremely small size of the block of land. The kitchen and family room at the rear of the small house was in total disrepair and the owner specifically requested David Baillie Architect incorporate a passive solar energy aspect into the design.
The end result was a new kitchen, dining room, family room and laundry which literally transformed the house into something that is now extremely comfortable, roomy and energy efficient.
Photography by Jeremy Quek
David Baillie’s career spans more than two decades. He has worked for several of Australia’s most elite architecture firms including Woods Bagot and Rice Daubney. He has led teams and been responsible for projects up to $40 million.
Long before it was fashionable or topical as it is today, David was a passionate and tireless advocate of energy efficient design and building. In 2005, firmly believing that energy efficient design and ecologically sustainable development was the way of the future, David opened his own practice with the goal of seamlessly merging his two passions: innovative design and outstanding energy efficiency.
David’s significant experience provides an intimate understanding of designing and building for residential, commercial, health and child care projects. David is regularly invited to conduct lectures, seminars and talks on the subject of energy efficient design and building.