Residence R&A
House Alterations & Additions in Princes Hill - Victoria
An addition to a Victorian house, this project in three parts is a response to the unusual site geometry...
Project Data
| Site Area: | 350m2 |
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| Floor Area: | 155m2 |
| Completed: | 2023 |
| Consultants: | Amanda Oliver Gardens (Landscape Designer) |
| Maurice Farrugia & Associates (Structural Engineer) |
Sustainability Data
| Orientation & Form: | prioritising retrofit and up-cycling of existing spaces |
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| minimal demolition - restricted to thermally and spatially underperforming fabric | |
| new footprint kept to minimum | |
| layout maximising solar access and natural daylight | |
| space zoning | |
| Envelope: | designed for durability, longevity and minimal maintenance |
| thermal mass (concrete slab) to stabilise internal temperature | |
| thermal insulation levels exceed building code requirements | |
| double-glazed windows with thermally broken frames | |
| air barriers increase air tightness and manage moisture in building envelope | |
| facade cladding sheet layout defined by material sizes to reduce waste | |
| Energy: | net zero energy-ready house |
| natural cross ventilation via large openings fitted with insect screens | |
| adjustable, retractable louvres for external window shading in summer | |
| heating, cooling and hot water delivered by high-efficiency heat pumps | |
| no gas connection | |
| Water: | site rehabilitation, paved areas replaced with permeable landscapes |
| rainwater collection and use for wcs |