location:

the highlands, the ecovillage at currumbin currumbin valley, gold coast, qldproject:2 bed 1 bath house designed to be extended to 4 bed 2 bath or

3 bed + guest studio

design strategy:

sited in small clearing on a steep site. maximising connection to panoramic views to ridges & vertical views down to forest.

house blends into landscape

design specifics:

passive solar design
thermal mass blade walls extensive natural light
natural cross ventilation + fans self contained rainwater system on site wastewater system recycled timber components solar hot water
grid connected photovoltaics low VOC finishes
efficient Dark Sky lighting

Photography: Shantanu Starick, www.shantanustarick.com/home

Builder: Building Sustainably