Solutions to poor orientation fill rooms with natural light, warmth in winter and shelter in summer. All of the fundamentals of energy efficiencies were detailed into the award-winning energy efficient retrofitting of a 1970’s spec-home.

Grafted lightweight timber additions were effective for simple, quick, low-cost construction, avoiding use of heavy machinery, with minimal disturbance to the surroundings.

This project has contributed considerably to public awareness of ESD. Its site, context and occupants' willingness to welcome onlookers with their direct experience and information is exemplary. National Solar House Day tours have attracted attention to the renovated building's application of active and passive energy initiatives. Most importantly, the clients possess a genuine sense of achievement and pride in their new home.

The renovated building and its enhanced performance demonstrate that low impact housing is achievable in the most ordinary situation resulting in an affordable, exciting and desirable house that provides a high quality of life.

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