gadigal land | guru ~ deep water
We are pleased to announce that we have received council approval for the addition to this lovely semi. This is exciting for the future home of our clients and their family.
Brief
The client brief was to provide a contemporary, sustainable dwelling to accommodate a growing family. The existing dwelling requires an improved connection to the private open space at the rear in a way that increases the internal thermal comfort but also provides shade and shelter.
The rear yard is overlooked by a number of adjoining properties, the project seeks to enhance the existing landscaped area at the rear by introducing a green roof extending from the proposed first floor addition.
A holistic approach to the design of the proposed alterations and additions has been adopted, that seeks to enhance and be sympathetic to the existing built form. This is reflected in the internal configuration of space, as well as the massing and scale of the proposed addition.
Sustainability
The existing construction lacks an efficient thermal envelope, which results in a building that fluctuates from extreme heat to extreme cold.
The new thermal envelope will be insulated to a high level, cross ventilation has been maximised, and all windows have been shaded effectively to minimise energy consumption.
The western elevation has been designed to add more light into the living and study areas of the home. Fixed and sliding external louvres have been incorporated to protect from strong western summer sun but allow low winter sun to penetrate the interior.
The dormers have been designed to open only to the habitable spaces, minimising energy consumption which may have otherwise been wasted on storage or ancillary spaces. A solar array will also be installed on the roof.
