Awards

National Award winner (BDAA) for Custom house design up to 250sqm

QLD BDAQ Award winner for Custom house design up to 250m2, Winner Environmentally Sustainable Design

Douglas Shire Environmental Award

Shambala

Location: Whyanbeel Queensland

Designed as a series of three pavilions, connected by open breezeways & verandas branching off a central axis. The separation of building elements forms the dual purpose of ventilation and shading and separation of uses. The pavilions are open plan with an indoor / outdoor feel, often without walls and form a connection with the external environment.

The buildings are all naturally ventilated with louvered gable ends, open rafters in the bathrooms & adjustable louvres & bi-fold doors. The passive solar design & ventilation system eliminates the need for air conditioning being cool & comfortable all year round.