By Third Ecology Architects
When our clients from Ocean Grove made contact in January 2008 it was reservedly suggested by our client that it might be worth meeting on site in the first instance.
Little could have prepared us for what was to turn into a project which featured a successful fusion of high level sustainability with spectacular and unforgiving Bass Strait and Port Phillip Heads views. From this initial meeting, and the subsequent selection process whereby Third Ecology were chosen from a number of other architects, the design process began in earnest within a couple of weeks.
Providing living and sleeping for our client and their 3 adult children and partners, Ocean Grove Residence successfully deals with the challenges of 180 degree east and south facing views, whilst also creating north facing living spaces on both levels.
Already tested this summer with the unseasonably warm November weather, the house has also passed the test from a cross ventilation and natural cooling perspective – demonstrating what can be achieved when it comes to the often conflicting requirements of passive solar design when easterly and southerly views are omni present.
The house, which was also built by Third Ecology, has been occupied since August 2009. Our involvement with the project will continue through an on going monitoring process to measure the long term energy and water savings, and overall thermal comfort of the house.
Sustainability Features include:
Photography: Ferne Millen
“At Third Ecology, we design, document and project manage new custom homes, renovations & additions, multi-residential and solar power system installation projects for owner occupiers, investors and developers in the Geelong region, the Surf Coast & Bellarine Peninsula”.
Mark is the founding Director of Geelong based Architectural firms Third Ecology Architects and Land Design Build.
With over 25 years experience designing, documenting, project managing and constructing projects for his clients, Mark is perfectly placed to assist and guide you with the hundreds of decisions that need to be made for every project.