Victoria
The Northcote Low Energy House Project is a sustainable and energy-efficient dwelling that is designed to blend in with its natural surroundings near All Nations Park. The design incorporates Passivhaus principles to achieve a certified low energy house, which involves analyzing the thermal performance of the building and its components to minimize the use of non-renewable resources for heating and cooling.
The materials used were chosen for their durability and earthiness, and the locally-inspired landscape design of the garden helps to blur the boundary between private and public space. The project met the goal of creating a comfortable, energy-efficient home that is harmonious with its natural setting and the needs of the community. The homeowner also praised the team for being able to balance the design requests for energy efficiency, maximizing the view and having a pleasant interior design that met their needs.
The house we have is a great place to live in. Looking out onto the park is a pleasure, with a view that changes with the season and the house sits within the park without intrudion. The interior is comfortable, functional and meets our lifestyle. It is also very energy efficient. It is a credit to the DIMASE ARCHITECTS team that they could work with the request to build a house that suited our needs, energy efficient, exploited the view and has a pleasant interior design. the lived experience is of a comfortable house that is enjoyable to live in!
The Australian Institute of Architects acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies of the continent now called Australia.
We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.
