Tarlo River Passive House is a certified, pavilion-style Passive House located in the Southern Tablelands of NSW.
The house is largely off-grid and built to withstand the extreme weather experienced at its bushfire-prone site, including temperatures ranging from -10 °C to 46 °C.
The house was designed by GAEA Architects, with architect Sue Connor creating a floorplan that maximises the site’s views from every room.
It was constructed by Eclipse Passive House, using their prefabricated system tailored to Australian environments to build high-performance houses efficiently.
Other features of interest include the house’s KNX-based home automation, rainwater collection and distribution system and bushfire-resistant decking and landscaping.
Tarlo River Passive House was also constructed using sustainable materials wherever possible.
The house – completed in early 2022 – meets and exceeds the site’s BAL29 requirements while delivering a visual style that works well with the landscape.
Photo credits: Evan Maclean Photography
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