Farm House, Jerrara
By Compass Architecture
The original farmhouse was built in 1920; a four-room weatherboard perched atop the hill. Its elevated position over the Jamberoo Valley and the ocean are uniquely beautiful.
Seeking to extend their home to accommodate the family, the clients requested initial alterations to bring the house up to solar passive design standards.
As capturing views from the northern orientation was paramount, alterations and additions were made to improve the orientation of living areas. A simple, evocative barn form was used to create simple volumes in the landscape and limit the home’s footprint.
Sustainability
- Passive Solar Design
- Minimum Footprint
- Energy: Grid and future solar power system
- Double Glazing
- Wood Heater
- Heat: Heat pump for hot water system
- Water: Water-saving fixtures and appliances
- Rainwater Harvesting
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The places we live and work in give us a sense of being. Identifying our geographical location in our urban, rural and natural environments helps us find and make our place in the world.
The four cardinal points are also central to the First Nations’ language and culture. At the intersection of north, east, west and south lies the centre; our country. This centre grounds us within our environment.
Bringing extensive experience to concept design, master planning, design development, interior design and contract documentation, Compass Architecture applies a diverse skill set to residential, commercial and educational projects of all scales.
Creating a journey of experiences, we transform ideas into buildings – enhancing quality of life and the natural beauty of the environment.
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