Malga CLT Passive
Description: Malga CLT Passive House In Progress
Building Type: Residential
Location: Roseville Chase, NSW
Number of Apartments/Units: 1
Treated Floor Area According to PHPP: 240m2
Construction Type: Cross Laminated Timber
Year of Construction: 2022
Background and Brief
Situated on a gentle north facing slope this house is positioned well to maximise the northern aspect. The house has been design to utilise cross laminated timber for efficiency and quality control.
Stage of the Project
Planning. We are aiming for Passive House Plus.
Challenges Faced
Approval! Yes, the old issue with council and old covenants. Hopefully we'll get this sorted soon and the project into construction.
Favourite Features
It's simplicity. It has been a delight to work with our clients on this project and they have worked with us to design a home with is simple and functional. It is not over the top but it has enough features to make it stand out.
The Design/Build Process
We have work closely with our engineers to create a simple and efficient structure to build.
The Brief
Originally the client wanted to renovate their existing home! When we explained that we could not guarantee them a healthy, mould free renovation that would also be energy efficient they quickly changed their minds and decided to build a new certified passive house.
Project Members
Dieppe Design: A Cerified Passive House Architecture firm, designing unique, eco-friendly and effective houses. Existing to create exceptional and ethical sanctuaries, they are a family-run architecture and interiors firm who want to ensure the houses they design look good, feel good and work good.
Cantilever Engineers are a boutique structural engineering consultancy in Sydney. They have a reputation for producing tailored, innovative and intelligent engineering that is supported by high quality and consistent documentation.
o2 construction is an Australian owned and operated building company with over a decade of experience in the building and carpentry industry. Their designs and craftsmanship are recognised for their high quality, scrupulous attention to detail and professional expertise, ensuring that the overall process runs effortlessly on budget and on time.