muwinina people
Tasmania
House for Mum is an exercise in sufficiency. With ageing in place the key consideration, access throughout the house and beyond into the community were integral.
Emphasis was placed on making the entire house and surrounding garden accessible and functional, carefully sited to achieve step-free access throughout. The location on site was selected to ensure privacy and separation, whilst the window placement captures and frames the available views.
Effective passive solar design principles are employed to create a series of comfortable, warm and inviting spaces. Â
A limited budget needed innovative design and restraint to deliver outcomes for an appealing downsize. The house is self-sufficient, producing more power than it uses for most of the year.
The house meets and exceeds the expectations for ageing in place by proving that downsizing can be achieved without compromising on comfort, amenity and connection to community.Â
Although modest proportions, the house feels spacious and light filled.
Large north-facing windows provide views of the garden with easy access through sliding doors.
The insulation and double glazing means the house is a comfortable temperature throughout the year.
Easy to clean surfaces – a mixture of polished concrete and Tas Oak wooden floors – means minimal housework!
Generous cupboards and wardrobe spaces provides lots of storage space in all the rooms.
The setting provides privacy but within walking distance to the beach and local shop.
Feeling part of a small community ticks all the boxes for a single semi-retired woman.