Casey House
Location | Casey, ACT Completed | March 2014
EER | 7.3 stars Area | 151m²
Builder | Jigsaw Housing Images | Rod Vargas
Focusing on the details
Set on a narrow, sloped block in the new suburb of Casey, this two storey home opens up to its surroundings in unique and surprising ways. Upper storey windows take in beautiful views across the landscape and allow ample northern sunshine to filter through the sculptural steel staircase and penetrate deep into the main living spaces.
Living areas connect to four carefully considered outdoor spaces: a thriving veggie patch near the front door, an enclosed courtyard where cats can roam, a rooftop terrace with a view, and thanks to the creativity of the owners, a wonderfully landscaped and contemplative rear garden.
Sustainability
Key features
Predicted to require 45% less energy for heating and cooling compared to a 6 star design
R1 insulated concrete slab
R2.5 insulation to exterior walls and internal walls adjoining garage
R5 insulation to the roof space
R1.5 insulation to internal walls
R2.5 insulation between levels
Building envelope well-sealed to prevent air leakage
Composite aluminium/PVS double glazed windows
Thermal mass of slab used for solar passive heating
Electric radiator panels for supplementary heating
Natural ventilation and ceiling fans for cooling
Bare concrete flooring to maximise passive solar gain
LED lighting
2 x 5000L rainwater tanks
Low VOC finishes
3 bed, 2 living & 2 bath
388m² sloped site with orientation of north to the street
Single garage
Open steel staircase with perforated steel balustrade
Large sliding doors open up or separate the kitchen from the dining room
Third bedroom can be used as a multi-purpose space or workrrom
Customised joinery including robes, study nook, and extensive kitchen storage
Floor finishes include; concrete, timber, tiles and carpet
Northern courtyard connecting the front living area cat enclosure courtyard off the dining and terrace on second storey
Extensive backyard landscaping by owners inlcuidng natural rock retaining walls, native planting, succulents and bulbs
Tailored to site and designed to our client's brief and budget
“This house is beautiful. The way it fills with sunlight; the way it shows us the sky; the way it is constantly warm and draft free. It fills me with pleasure just to walk from room to room watching how each room deals with space and light at every time of day. It was a pleasure to work with you all to achieve it. Thank you.”