Auntie's Hut by 4305 Design

Auntie's Hut

4305 Design

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sustainable energy efficient accessible granny flat tiny house

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4305 Design
Angus Martin
Angus Martin Photography

Classic shelter completed in 2020, showcasing superb energy efficiency with a 9.1-star rating, designed to embrace the subtropical lifestyle while maximizing winter sun and featuring accessible elements.

This little shelter is grounded firmly in the landscape. Superbly energy efficient (9.1 stars!), the home celebrates the subtropical lifestyle, collects winter sun in all the right places, and is packed with accessible features.

Photography: Angus Martin

Completed: 2020
Price range: $0.25m - $0.5m
Building style: Classic

14.1K9h 48m

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 units paired are used to automate the provision of fresh air to the home. 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

Awards

2022

Winner - Regional - Sustainable Residential Design

BDAA

2022

AwardWinner - Regional - Sustainable Residential Design

OrganisationBDAA

2022

Winner - National - Secondary Dwellings

BDAA

2022

AwardWinner - National - Secondary Dwellings

OrganisationBDAA

2022

Commendation - National - Sustainable Buildings

BDAA

2022

AwardCommendation - National - Sustainable Buildings

OrganisationBDAA

2022

Winner - State - Sustainable Building Design

BDQ

2022

AwardWinner - State - Sustainable Building Design

OrganisationBDQ

2022

Winner - Regional - Small Home Design

BDQ

2022

AwardWinner - Regional - Small Home Design

OrganisationBDQ

2022

Winner - Regional - Sustainable Building Design

BDQ

2022

AwardWinner - Regional - Sustainable Building Design

OrganisationBDQ

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Professional Reviews

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“Dealing with Ester was very easy and enjoyable experience. Esther was passionate about our project and was able to come up with a design that was unique and exactly what we had envisaged. Would highly recommend Esther for any building design and projects you may have”

Christine Turner