Eco-sensitive Construction

Environmental sustainability was a main priority during the design and construction of alpine habitats.

Our unique ‘driven pile foundation’ system allows construction with very limited impact on the area. Below floor level, steel poles are driven through a series of ‘mega-anchors’ deep into the ground. These heavy-duty brackets then form the foundations for the buildings – requiring little or no excavation.

If necessary, these innovative buildings can be completely disassembled and relocated.

Passive Solar Orientation

These buildings are uniquely designed to make use of the sunlight as a natural source of heating. All buildings have a northerly aspect with roofs raking up from south to north resulting in high northern walls.

Extensive floor to ceiling double –glazed windows face north, and combined with wide eaves allow entry of winter sun, whilst excluding summer sun at the hottest part of the day.

The heat created from the penetration of the sun in winter, along with the excellent insulation of the building itself, can provide adequate natural heating.

Put simply, the design of these buildings enable them to create their own heating using only sunlight.

 

“Industry Innovation HIA – ACT & Southern NSW Housing Awards 2007

  • Winner, Best use of Steel for a project on the Alpine Way near Thredbo
  • Winner, Industry Innovation Award for a modular cost effective building system
  • Winner, Greensmart house/product of the Year
  • Finalist, Greensmart home of the year for a project on the Alpine Way near Thredbo
  • Finalist, Townhouse/Villa less than 140m4 for a project on the Alpine Way near Thredbo

HIA National Housing Awards 2008

  • Winner, Industry Innovation Award for a modular cost effective building system
  • Finalist, Best use of Steel for a project on the Alpine Way near Thredbo”

A housing construction system that is extremely fast, ultra low maintenance and competitively priced but provides high thermal performance, low environmental impact and striking architecture. This addresses community concerns regarding environmental impact and housing affordability while providing a form of architecture that appeals to the more discerning.