Russell Island House

Abutting a tranquil waterway passage in Moreton Bay, this home is designed as a flexible and sun filled subtropical home that takes advantage of its views over the bay through the mangroves, with flexibility and entertaining its core–whilst maximising privacy to the street and nearby neighbours. With 10kW of solar PV connection, the house is designed with passive thermal management incorporating ventricular passageways and glazing elements that move cooling airflow throughout and allow the home to ‘breathe’. In addition, the internal courtyard pool allows air to be cooled and then drawn into the homes as it passes over the pool surface. The house also incorporates a well-sealed envelope, and large eaves and is coupled with correct insulation to improve thermal comfort in winter and high summer when artificial climate management is needed via air conditioning, with doors and windows closed. The U shaped design format provides private living and bedroom spaces for both the owners and guests, with internal indoor/outdoor living extending out from the kitchen and dining area to the pool and BBQ for maximum entertainment opportunity. The kitchen incorporates a walkthrough scullery and pantry.