We went Lo-Fi (or low tech) to meet the objectives of a sustainable family home that could act as a prototype for a low cost alternative to project home building.  Using robust materials, constructed using standard techniques designed to take maximum advantage of the site orientation.

A simple rectangular plan, with a sculptural balcony.  Translucent fiberglass cladding to the balcony provides privacy, shelter and shade, and gives the house a distinct identity and acts as a lantern at night.

The skillion roof opens the house towards the north and accommodates solar panels.  Habitable rooms are all to the north with a service zone to the rear/south of the house – internally and externally.  Upstairs is the children’s zone.

The simple structure is offset by the inclusion of personalised items such as salvaged light fittings, band posters, claw foot bath and guitar inspired kitchen handles.