HIA Australian Custom Built

Home of the Year 2011

Winner: RW Stidwill Constructions, NSW

Also the winner of the HIA Australian Home of the year, this house's design was unique to meet the requirements of the island site and the choice of natural materials, particularly the recycled timber and attention-to-detail has produced a warm and liveable ambience.The environmentally sustainable features, including its orientation, uses of clear and opaque glass as well as louvres, gives it ventilation and abundance of natural light. Water harvesting and treatment provides off-the-grid sewer irrigation, and grey and potable water. Cross ventilation through the use of timber and glass louvers coupled with an abundance of natural light makes this home very comfortable.