High eco-friendliness, low energy consumption, low costs – these are the main features of modern urban planning, more precisely –designing individual housing. Not to be discounted is the presence of beautiful architecture and spectacular interior. And all of this can be achieved by rebuilding an existing structure! Read about a stylish home in Sydney, Australia.
The architects had to change the back of the house to create a seamless transition between the interior and the courtyard. For this purpose, the masters completely glazed the walls and doors, which allowed them to unite the interior and the exterior of the house unobtrusively and easily. But the design wasn’t just for aesthetic reasons. On the north side, the windows come in during the winter exterior lighting – sunlight, which is enough to warm the slabs of fresh concrete.
In addition, the home’s location keeps the rooms cool during hot summers, providing a reduced load on heating and air conditioning systems. The new house uses locally produced recycled wood and 32,000 tons of cisterns for storage. L of rainwater and 2.1 kW of solar panels.
The architectural collaboration between Anderson Architecture and MacKenzie Design Studio in Sydney, Australia has resulted in an extraordinary low-energy house. Its elegance is captivating, but I must ask: What specific design considerations were implemented to achieve the house’s low-energy status?