Australian tropics
Designed by Australian studio Charles Write Architects their approach was to develop new ways of living in tropical latitude, by providing secure yet flexible open areas for all functions including living, entertaining, dining, recreation & swimming, which are completely naturally ventilated and further enhanced with integrated building systems. These flexible main living areas oscillate around the feature central pool & landscaped courtyard, complemented with cascading waterfall features which further provides an evaporative cooling effect to both levels in the drier months. Bedrooms are designed so that each has a particular character of its orientation and unique aspect at the same time providing privacy.
The Stamp House is Carbon Neutral in operation. All energy is renewable, provided by the large photovoltaic array & battery storage, off-setting the use of air-conditioning and LED lighting. The entire roof area is harvested into a 250,000 litre in-ground water tank integrated with all hydraulic systems. Also featuring on-site Advanced Tertiary Sewerage treatment plant and insulated thermal mass engineering, the concrete structure is ideal for the location due to its inherent long life cycle efficiency and material properties to deal with the harsh, corrosive wet tropical environment. Although the exterior could be considered harsh the concrete was selected due to its aging properties that will soften and build up a natural patina over time.
The Stamp house Charles Write Architects
The Stamp house Charles Write Architects
The Stamp house Charles Write Architects
The Stamp house Charles Write Architects
The Stamp house Charles Write Architects
The Stamp house Charles Write Architects
The Stamp house Charles Write Architects
The Stamp house Charles Write Architects
The Stamp house Charles Write Architects
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