Modular Zero Carbon House
SUSTAINABLE MODULAR CUSTOM DESIGNS
Designed for the Australian outdoor lifestyle, our modular zero carbon house is a flexible system with a range of standardised components that can be configured for individual locations, functions and budgets, as well as adapted for future changes. Open plan living and connecting decks and breezeways create a spacious feel and a flowing transition to the outdoors. The system responds to functional and site-specific factors such as views, solar aspect, climate, landscape and topography.
The concept received a Design Award and has been developed with industry partners into a high-level sustainable system that suits a wide range of applications. We support local production and use materials and finishes that are healthy for people and the environment over the whole building lifecycle and beyond. Get in touch to find out more about a custom design for your next project.
Get in touch to start with one of our base layouts or develop a custom design for your site.
Modular System
KEY BENEFITS
- Flexible & adaptable custom designs
- Indoor-outdoor connection
- Healthy building design & construction
- Holistic sustainable lifecycle approach
- Natural & ethically sourced materials
- Supporting local production
We aim for the highest design- and build quality, least environmental impact and best value for money.
Browse our base designs and get in touch to discuss a custom modular concept for your site.
1 – Core - storage / ventilation / services
2 – Module 3.4 x 6.8 x 2.4/2.7/3.0 m h
3 – Clerestory – daylight & ventilation
4 – Breezeway - roofed, enclosed or pergola
5 – Deck / balcony - outdoor living
6 – Main roof - rainwater catchment
7 – Awning - sunshade / privacy
8 - Deck roof - frameless PV system
9 – Shading - louvres, fins or planting
10 - Concrete free steel foundations
MINIMUM FOOTPRINTS
- Open plan living with indoor-outdoor connection
- Multifunctional spaces, smart storage
- Standard sizing to minimise waste & allow for changes
FLEXIBILITY / ADAPTABILITY
- Custom layouts to suit location, function & budget
- Suitable for staging & different ownership models
- Easy modifications at any stage
- Optimal for sloping and constrained sites
NATURE CONNECTION
- Design inspired by biomimicry
- Generous outdoor spaces & connection with landscape
- Natural, healthy materials & finishes
THERMAL COMFORT / HEALTHY LIVING
- Optimised passive solar design on any site
- Max. natural daylight & ventilation
- High performance envelope
- Minimised risk for condensation / mould
- Low to zero VOCs
LIFECYCLE DESIGN
- Durable, sustainably sourced materials
- Lightweight timber frame & concrete-free
- Short supply chains, local production
- Renewable energy operation
- Zero carbon lifecycle, min. embodied carbon
- Design for reuse, recycling & biodegradability
- Fully demountable
Project examples
Sustainable Housing for Life Design Award, Byron Shire, NSW- 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 120m2 + 70m2 decks
Tallowood Ridge Residence, Mullumbimby NSW, 2 Bedr. + split-level, 2 bathr. 100m2, 50m2 decks / balconies
Secondary Dwelling, Ocean Shores NSW - 1 Bedroom, 1 bathroom, 60m2 + 35m2 decks & breezeway
Pricing
We provide Indicative pricing upon request and develop the design to suit your preferences and budget. This is refined in collaboration with a builder into a detailed cost estimate to decide where to best add value and avoid expensive add-ons later.
Get in touch to start with one of our base layouts or develop a custom design for your site.
