By David Baillie Architect
This federation style house faces west which made it extremely hot in summer and cold in winter. It also had an existing swimming pool in the backyard which greatly restricted maneuverability for any renovation work. However, these obstacles did not stop David Baillie Architect from designing an energy efficient home which has delighted its owner.
The renovation has moved the kitchen and created an additional bedroom plus an alfresco dining area. The design featured long eves over the eating area to provide shade in summer and opened up the north side to provide sun in winter.
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.