2018. március 22., csütörtök

This passively cooled house in Australia features a green roof, recycled brick, and ocean views

Greenacres, Austin Maynard Architects, house on stilts, Australia, passive cooling, energy-efficient home, cross ventilation, green architecture, panoramic views

The residents of Greenacres, Austin Maynard Architects‘ first completed project in New South Wales, originally asked for a light-filled home and a room with a view. The architects decided to take it a step further, building a house that not only affords ocean views from almost every interior space, but also incorporates the existing landscape and uses sustainable design to maximize energy efficiency.

Greenacres, Austin Maynard Architects, house on stilts, Australia, Star Wars, passive cooling, energy-efficient home, cross ventilation, green architecture, panoramic views

Perched on a steep block in Newcastle, the house utilizes the existing topography to create different spaces across three levels and provide expansive views of its surroundings. The garage lies hidden at the base of the property, with the entry path and garden weaving along the structure and through the green roof. A landscaped driveway reduces the visual impact of the hard surfaces in front of the house. Propped on three steel “legs” above this section, the building’s main level houses the kitchen, living and dining areas. And finally, two bedrooms and a bathroom are tucked in beneath this rectangular space.

Greenacres, Austin Maynard Architects, house on stilts, Australia, Star Wars, passive cooling, energy-efficient home, cross ventilation, green architecture, panoramic views

Greenacres, Austin Maynard Architects, house on stilts, Australia, Star Wars, passive cooling, energy-efficient home, cross ventilation, green architecture, panoramic views

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Austin Maynard Architects also made sure Greenacres didn’t get in the way of its own view. Whether in the living space, the rear of the building, or any space in between, you have a clear view of the ocean, the Merewether Ocean Baths, and the city.

Greenacres, Austin Maynard Architects, house on stilts, Australia, Star Wars, passive cooling, energy-efficient home, cross ventilation, green architecture, panoramic views

Greenacres, Austin Maynard Architects, house on stilts, Australia, Star Wars, passive cooling, energy-efficient home, cross ventilation, green architecture, panoramic views

 

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In addition to these main design considerations, the architects included sustainable features to help save energy. They used locally sourced recycled brick throughout the house. The orientation, window shading, attention to cross ventilation, and central fish pond aid passive cooling and reduce reliance on mechanical ventilation. All windows are double glazed and protected from the northern and western sun. Water tanks, buried in the garden, provide ample water for the gardens and the toilets. The result is the best of both worlds: a house with stunning ocean views that also manages to be energy-efficient.

+ Austin Maynard Architects

Via World Architecture News

Photos by Tess Kelly

Greenacres, Austin Maynard Architects, house on stilts, Australia, Star Wars, passive cooling, energy-efficient home, cross ventilation, green architecture, panoramic views

Greenacres, Austin Maynard Architects, house on stilts, Australia, Star Wars, passive cooling, energy-efficient home, cross ventilation, green architecture, panoramic views

 

Greenacres, Austin Maynard Architects, house on stilts, Australia, Star Wars, passive cooling, energy-efficient home, cross ventilation, green architecture, panoramic views

Greenacres, Austin Maynard Architects, house on stilts, Australia, Star Wars, passive cooling, energy-efficient home, cross ventilation, green architecture, panoramic views

Greenacres, Austin Maynard Architects, house on stilts, Australia, Star Wars, passive cooling, energy-efficient home, cross ventilation, green architecture, panoramic views

Greenacres, Austin Maynard Architects, house on stilts, Australia, Star Wars, passive cooling, energy-efficient home, cross ventilation, green architecture, panoramic views



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