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This little shelter is grounded firmly in the landscape. Superbly energy efficient, the home celebrates the subtropical lifestyle, collects winter sun in all the right places, and is packed with accessible features.  Photo: ®Angus Martin
High performance glazing is key to an energy efficient home. Timber framing and double glazing substantially reduce heat transfer in or out in weather extremes. LowE and tinting reduce summer heat incursion. Photo:®Angus Martin
The lines of this dwelling are unique, intentionally invoking a sense of 'village hut' from a distance, to emphasise the communal intent of the dwelling. Photo:®Angus Martin
The low pitched eave extensions to the east and west reflect the sprawling nature of the ‘large lot’ neighbourhood home, and its generational iterations over time. Photo: ©Angus Martin
The primitive roof form welcomes the temporary gathering, guides you into the communalareas, leaving the private space as intended to relate to the northern gardens. Photo:®Angus Martin
The bedroom is designed to allow a bedbound person to still experience a visual connection to the land. It is protected from western sun while still welcoming a generous winter warming.  Photo:®Angus Martin
Wide doors, ambulant rails, lever hardware and handles, level thresholds, preferential heights to key appliances, remote control availability of AC, HRV, kitchen night light are just some of the 'liveability' features. Photo:®Angus Martin
A combination of traditional QLDer breezeways and Fanco's Habitat Expert decentralised HRV unit (single unit set to exhaust)  were used to provide fresh air to the laundry/shower/WC. Photo:®Angus Martin
NCIA australian made tiles from Beaumont are a great way to reduce transport miles, support local industries, and keep a realistic budget. Photo:®Angus Martin

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At ArchiPro we recognise and acknowledge the existing, original and ancient connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to the lands and waterways across the Australian continent. We pay our respects to the elders past and present. We commit to working together to build a prosperous and inclusive Australia.