08 Bio-Climatic Based Design Principles

The house was designed along bio-climatic principles.  This meant that particular emphasis was paid to the impact of energy, material and water on the building's function and an overall responsiveness to the local climate. Design solutions had to be passive i.e. low energy / non-dependent on fossil fuels / renewable, and as much as possible integrate with the surrounding vegetation.

Working closely with sustainable experts and using advanced computer software, it was possible to virtually model the facade design, orientation and solar impact on the house.

Pic 1: Basic 3D virtual model.

Pic 2: Front facade option incorporating the use of potential green / plant walls and other solar shading devices.

Pic 3: Front and side facade option viewed from a different angle.