Location & Brief
Mt Martha, Victoria
4 Bed 2 Bath 1 Living
Scope of Works
Architectural design
Interior Design
Build
Partners
9 Star NatHERS Rating
This project transforms an existing traditional brick home into a high-performance 4 bedroom sanctuary. The existing structure was thoughtfully re-planned, ensuring a seamless transition from old to new. Walls, floors, and ceilings were re-insulated, and energy-efficient windows and doors were installed. The butterfly roof, designed for optimal solar performance, aligns with the ridge of the original house, creating a harmonious connection. A cluttered layout was replaced with open-plan living, kitchen, and dining spaces, with bedrooms oriented north to capture natural light. Sustainable principles, such as passive solar design, FSC-certified timbers, low-VOC finishes, and a large solar array drove the design, resulting in a remarkable 9-star energy rating. The home now embraces its stunning landscape, blending effortlessly with nature and providing a peaceful indoor-outdoor flow.
Homeowner
Banksia
impact over its lifetime
Measured by auditing tool, eTool
TBC
balloons of co2 gas removed from the atmosphere
TBC
Trees planted
TBC
the amount of zero energy Australian homes for a year
TBC
number of cars taken off the road
As a renovation project to an existing heritage home, it can sometimes be challenging to reach our carbon reduction targets. The existing house had a low energy rating due to lack of insulation and high performance glazing, while also being powered by a gas hot water system and heated by a gas-powered hydronic system.
