SUBTROPIC SOLAR DESIGN - NATURAL ENERGY EFFICIENT HOMES

IMAGINE yourself living in a home designed to integrate your lifestyle with our sub-tropic climate.

A SUBTROPIC SOLAR HOME IS BASED ON SENSIBLE, ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN PRINCIPLES.

Advantages - Stays cool in summer and warm in winter through sensitive orientation, sun control, insulation and thermal mass. Saves money by reducing the need for artificial heating and cooling. Built to last from natural, non-toxic and environmentally sustainable materials. Buildings are designed to harmonise with the environment, as part of a broader sustainable land use system. Tailored to meet your personal needs, priorities and budget. Designed to adapt to the changing seasons eg. Sundecks convert to shaded verandahs in summer. Efficient use of all roof and site water for drinking, household and garden. Channels breezes in summer and blocks out wind in winter. Stage by stage planning to meet your long term needs. Harnesses sun, wind, and water energy on site, where appropriate.

SUBTROPIC SOLAR DESIGN offers you the latest advances in soft technology and complies fully with the Department of Primary Industries and Energy Five Star Design Rating (FSDR) Standard.

Services available - Land inspection and site reports to ensure the best orientation for your home. Detailed microclimate study of your house site. We work together with you in the design process, considering all your values, priorities and needs. Sketch plans, perspectives and all necessary documentation for Council approval. Building administration and site visits on request. Advice and documentation to cater for the owner builder. User friendly design for those with disabilities. Advice on the health rating and sustainability of manufactured and natural materials eg. bricks, timbers, metals, paints, poles, rock, mudbrick, rammed earth. We can retrofit your current buildings to be more energy efficient and liveable.

SUBTROPIC SOLAR DESIGN networks with well known permaculture designer, Peter Sloman and the Bush Tucker Lady, Jon Sinclair as a team to provide a comprehensive eco solution for your land.