Sustainable Flexible House Northcote Design Melbourne, Australia

The flexible house architecture design idea designed by Zen Architects located in Melbourne, Australia demonstrates original use of area to maximize living rooms and storage space, and makes exciting home spatial volumes. Sustainably sourced, radically-swan contemporary timber decking, flooring design plan and fencing reduced waste, and natural “lino”, carpets and underlay’s, little emission color paints, and ply wood cabinetry all contributed to decrease off-gassing. Rainwater harvesting and Grey water recycling have been fully included, minimizing storm water run-off, and use of mains water. Water-efficient shower heads and appliances further reduce waste. Existing vegetation assists to retain water on site, and landscaping incorporates indigenous and drought tolerant plants.









These sustainable flexible home decor living rooms are sloping to the north, thermal mass logically heats and cools the building and double glazing and high levels of insulation reduce heat transfer. The high ceiling uses a ‘stack effect’ to bring together and remove heat via clerestory windows, and open able windows throughout facilitate cross ventilation. The house modern ceiling form bounces light into a living space through an internal window that would not otherwise have received natural afternoon light. On site composting, worm farm, clothes line, secure bike storage, solar hot water with gas boost for hydro-id space heating, zoning for heating, and ceiling fans all act to further reduce energy consumption.

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