The owners of this new home wanted to design a house that was as environmentally friendly as possible. It is located in East Bowral where there is a tendency for a uniformity of urban design, so they also wanted something that would be special but still fit in to its surroundings. With true north at a forty-five degree angle to the rear of the site, it was decided to orient the house along this geometry to take full advantage of the sun. The orientation allowed for the creation of a series of spaces along the sides and rear of the house instead of long useless and boring spaces. The orientation also creates an interesting aspect from the front. The garage is turned on the street’s orientation to link it to the houses on either side and to the street geometry. Internally the owners used bamboo flooring, a lovely timber look from a completely sustainable material. The windows and doors are placed to maximise good winter sun and minimise hot summer sun, creating a comfortable temperate environment all year ‘round. (click thumbnail for full-size image)