steep-pitched vented roofs and large overhanging eaves which keep our houses cool, reducing the need for air-conditioning ;
elevated ceilings to promote air flow and to generate a sense of space;
insulation bats in the roofs and walls to minimize the transfer of heat;
extensive use of dark, solar tinted glass to further decrease heat attraction and create a feeling of open space;
solar heating to minimise gas and/or electricity running costs;
the use of plantation or recycled materials wherever possible to minimise the use of rainforest timbers;
timber floorboards for easy maintenance and a modern, stylish look
feature timber work which is recyclable wherever possible;
rendered blue-board external walls which are fully insulated and easy to apply;
modern kitchens designed with high quality stainless steel, offering a sense of style and durability;
separate, modular back bedrooms with a central shared outside bathroom to enable guests to stay with minimal inconvenience to prime dwellers and experience a resort-style holiday. Alternatively, these modular rooms could be used as office space or children’s bedrooms;
pools equipped with self-cleaning chlorinators, professionally landscaped gardens with fully computerized reticulation systems and irrigated pest control systems to minimise property maintenance;
grey water re-use system;
a central back garden and pool surrounded by the main house and modular bedrooms, resulting in efficient and innovative use of the block size