Carathool Shire Council ESD Competition
In 2003 Biscoe Wilson Architects were invited to prepare a competition entry for an environmentally sustainable house for the Carrathool Shire Council in NSW.
The innovative house design received a Commendation.
Linear north oriented planning was zoned to allow four bedrooms and living areas to face the north and prevailing breezes. A breezeway separated living and bedroom areas and enhanced cross ventilation. The house included: water harvesting; energy towers; insulation; ventilation control; recycling; vegetable gardens and home work centre.
Features of the design include:
- Roof mounted photovoltaic cells and Solar Hot Water generation;
- Rain water harvesting;
- Natural lighting and ventilation;
- Vegetable gardens and worm farm;
- Plan zoning to enhance occupant usage, promote cross ventilation;
- Low embodied energy material selection;
- Green Star Accredited-6 star.