Welcome to a home that shows how good design and sustainability can work together in everyday living.
This compact 146m² home stays comfortable year-round through smart design and passive house principles. Internal airtightness paired with a heat recovery ventilation system, triple glazing, and generous insulation within 140mm timber stud frames means minimal or no heating costs while cross ventilation provides cool air in summer. North and west orientation captures winter sun, while extended northern eaves provide natural summer shading.
All external walls are braced with OSB for added structural resilience in high winds.
We've used natural materials as much as possible. Compressed wood fibre cladding wraps the exterior, while inside you'll find raw engineered floors finished with natural wax, natural fabrics, and walls painted in a breathable lime-based paint.
Every area has a purpose, there is no waste of space. The attic houses the ventilation unit, raked ceilings open up the living and bedroom spaces, and wall-to-wall cabinetry plus under-house storage keep things organised. Most furniture is second-hand or custom-made from off-cuts where possible.
A semi-separate section of the home offers privacy and flexibility— for aging parents, returning adult children, or international students. Two bedrooms serve multiple functions: office, guest room, exercise space, or creative studio, adapting as needs change.
Front and rear balconies extend the living space. The front porch encourages community connection, while the private rear areas capture northern and western sun for relaxed outdoor living.
The garden is a work in progress applying permaculture principles—an evolving edible landscape combined with local natives. Deliberate openings in fencing create wildlife corridors, welcoming nature through the property.
This is spacewise design in practice: a home that's comfortable, functional, sustainable, and shows that living well doesn't require a very large footprint.
