Ecobodes wins National Design award
4 June 2010 | Marjorie
ecobodes wins 2010 National BDA Sustainability Design Award!
The reason environmentally sustainable living is suddenly chic.
The architecture is a unique development of the vernacular Australian shack. The iconic skillion roof in twisted planes compliment the rectilinear floor plan, with strong emphasis on corrugated iron and durable timber finishes.
Ecobodes give superb control of the indoor environment without massive energy input through proven passive design. This creates a healthier home, with vastly reduced running costs, and extremely low greenhouse emissions. Reverse brick veneer provides high thermal mass with high insulation, unlike most conventional buildings. Coupled with good orientation for winter sun and summer shading, provides effective passive solar heating, and passive cooling. Double glazing is another important system used to help control heat flows. (Detailed notes on how passive design works are available.)
New generation photovoltaic solar panels and water heating make ecobodes true ‘zero energy’ buildings. This is the holy grail of environmental building, and securely positions the home for the future.
To discover more about ecobodes:
48 Kalang Road
Elanora Heights NSW 2101
