Solar Dwellings Project 2

Designed by Solar Dwellings and built by the company’s long-term associate Nulook Homes, this multigenerational passive-solar home employs intelligent and sustainable design principles that are best suited to the Western Australian climate. The home’s effortlessly contemporary design is not only aesthetically pleasing – with various ecofriendly energy- and water-saving features included – but it also focusses on accessibility and aging in place.

The clients wanted an attractive and energy-efficient home that would meet their existing and future needs. They also wanted the home to have a seamless indoor and outdoor transition that would help to maintain a comfortable interior temperature throughout the year.

In response to the brief, Solar Dwellings produced a sophisticated passive-solar design that perfectly balances the volume of air with the room dimensions, floor, and wall mass. Ideal orientation was achieved to maximise ventilation and insulation, which keeps the home cool in summer and warm during winter.

The narrow east-west block posed a unique challenge to the designer and builder. As a solution, the outdoor northfacing courtyard was maximised and integrated with the open-plan living, dining and kitchen area, which separates the large study and entryway from the main bedroom for enhanced privacy.

Specialising in the design of modern, climate-sensitive and passive-solar smart homes, Solar Dwellings provides a variety of sustainable living solutions and offers a complete ‘design and construct’ service to its clients. The company can also recommend building materials with low embodied energy and minimal environmental impact, which gives you peace of mind that your new home will be eco-friendly from the construction stage, onwards.

Established in 1991 by Griff Morris, Solar Dwellings is one of Western Australia’s leading companies in passive-solar design. Over the years, the company has won more than 60 awards for its sustainable homes and talented designers. Primarily operating within Western Australia, the company extends its service reach across the country, and to New Zealand.

By choosing a Solar Dwellings home, you will not only make a difference to the environment, but you’ll also reduce your greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprint. You’ll save on heating and air-conditioning costs, and your water usage. For a more sustainable future, contact Solar Dwellings today!