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Northern facing windows maximise solar gain. High clerestory windows bring sun into the southern rooms
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| View of the northern garden and paved area |
Drought free garden minimises water requirements
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| Watertanks conserve all rainwater falling on the roofed area. | North facing trombe walls act as internal heat banks |
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| Floor plan. Living areas with their trombe walls are aligned along the northern perimeter. | Site plan - the siting is exactly north to maximise solar gain. |
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| Detailed sections show the passive solar devices used to maximise thermal insulation and energy performance | External finishes colourboard reflects the materials and colours of the adjacent houses as well as giving the unit a definite individual identity. |
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MARIA PLACE, LYONS ACT The concept and initial design for this landmark passive solar unit was undertaken by Energy Partners, with our firm handling design development and documentation, final approvals and contract administration. This unit featured fine tuned siting and orientation for maximum solar access, trombe walls, computer controlled shading and extensive grey water/rainwater storage and recycling. |
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