Project Case Studies
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Nam Shing Lane Certified Passive House
Award Winning
This project was designed to meet the clients needs at a later stage of life. They downsized from a larger property with high maintenance, choosing a smaller block in a central area of Beechworth specifically to improve day to day access to services and shops and reduce the demands for gardening and upkeep.Our clients are energetic and engaged in their community and wanted to provide an example to others about how housing can be energy efficient without compromising design possibilities or the level of finish internally.
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Coreten & Polished Concrete
Energy efficient design, a floor plan to reflect the client’s lifestyle, reduction of waste, attention to detail in every part of the construction and a flaw free finish were all part of our approach to this outstanding home. The wall fabric construction used two different mediums on the upper and lower floors designed for economy of construction as well as an aesthetic effect. Solar passive design has maximised comfort levels in the House, preventing the levels of Summer heat gain and Winter Heat loss that many Victorian homes experience. Cross ventilation was also considered to reduce the requirement for air conditioning.
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Renovating for Sustainability
The renovation of this home was complete in every sense. Our clients wanted to transform a poorly performing and aged dwelling into something that was energy efficient with room configurations that suited their lifestyle and gave a revamped aesthetic feel that reflected their personality. The renovation and re-roofng of the existing House has completely changed the functionality and thermal efficiency of the house.
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Thermal Efficiency in a Larger Home
Award Winning
This functional and well finished home can certainly be described by our catch cry of ‘unique & individual’!
A free flowing design of curved walls, the Owners involvement in the construction was a contributing factor to a successful outcome.
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Straw Bale in Organic Form
This functional and well finished home can certainly be described by our catch cry of ‘unique & individual’!
A free flowing design of curved walls, the Owners involvement in the construction was a contributing factor to a successful outcome.
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Urban Splendour on a Narrow Block
This custom designed residence is an outstanding home with a distinct, contemporary aesthetic. The
Owners choice of an inner urban location in a regional centre challenged both the Designer and the Builder.
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Solar Passive in a Cooler Climate
Award Winning
This project came to us with very detailed requirements regarding the design for the building. Sustainability in construction methods and materials was a chief focus for the Architect, energy efficiency was a significant driving force for the Owners who wanted a home with low energy inputs and the ease of living associated with that. The completed design offered an outstanding energy ratingof 7.4 Stars and was runner up for the HIA Victorian GreenSmart Energy Efficiency 2014 award. This home also won the HIA Eastern Victoiran GreenSmart Energy Efficiency over $300,001 2014 award.
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Rose Valley Renovation
Award Winning
The renovation and extension of the Homestead at “Rose Valley” has been an outstanding example of a complete transformation of an existing building. This was acknowledged at the 2013 Master Builders Regional Awards – North East where this project received the award for Best Renovation / Addition $300,000 - $500,000.
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8.4 Star Energy Rating in Beechworth
Award Winning
Thermal efficiency was a significant driving force in the design of this Award winning home in Beechworth. Developed by the Clients in conjunction with Tracey Toohey Design, the completed design offered an outstanding energy rating of 8.4 Stars and won the Award for Best Sustainable Home at the 2013 Master Builders Regional Awards- North East.
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Casa Luna Accommodation House
Casa Luna is a custom-designed and purpose-built accommodation house in a modern Australian style, set on a hill overlooking the beautiful & intimate valley of the Boggy Creek at Myrrhee in North East Victoria. It is a great example of a partnership between Clients, Designer and Builders, all sharing a clear focus on quality and integrity in design, construction and finish.
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Solar Passive Design in Insulated Concrete
The wall structure of this new home is constructed from thermally efficient Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF), a styrene foam system that has steel reinforced concrete at its core. Extensive consultation between Clients and Designer developed a plan that took advantage of the sites scope for Northern orientation, maximizing the solar benefit.
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Energy Saving Block Veneer
Award Winning
While the facades of this home complement the prestigious Arlington Park Estate in Wangaratta and the high standards of quality the Estate strives for, this house is about more than just a fitting street view. There is a level of funcitionality and thermal efficiency not usually found in new homes in contemprary estates.
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Award Winning 7.5 Star Straw Bale Home
Award Winning
Solar passive, earth rendered straw bale dwelling with a 7.5 star Energy Rating. This dwelling was built in Whitfield, Victoria in 2008 and won the Master Builders Association of Victoria Award for Best Sustainable Energy Home for the North East Region.
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A Grand Design 1992-2010 (Staged Construction)
First stage one bedroom cottage. Second stage four bedrooms, two bathrooms and two storeys. Built in Whorouly this staged construction has catered for the clients specific needs.
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