Smart Homes, Windsor QLD

The project includes the raising, relocation and refurbishment of a pre-1946 Queenslander in a character zone on the fringe of the Brisbane CBD to create habitable space and small-scale non-residential use on ground floor. In addition, it explored the ‘Tiny House’ concept, with 3-4 self-contained modules of 20/40m2 on the land to generate medium-term rental cashflow to finance future stages.

The Tiny House concept is not yet regulated in Australia, and a staged DA process was adopted in collaboration with the town planner. It includes a change of use to multiple dwellings and the addition of a yoga studio and café for the residents and community in the final stage. The client would like to use smart home technologies such as building automation, renewable energy systems, water recycling and biogas.

Area: 60m2
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Year: 2017