Sustainable design, by its nature, offers workable, long-term solutions for habitable structures, their occupants and the environment as a whole. It is an intelligent, holistic approach that optimises function, efficiency and aesthetics by the use of, among other things, appropriate materials and site-specific orientation.
Multiple Dwellings
Hermit Park // Townsville
New build of three detached dwellings on 2 Lots. Construction materials afforded maximum internal spaces with superior insulation capabilities resulting in high energy efficiency and low-cost living.
Mutliple Dwellings
Hermit Park // Townsville
New build showing internal space with above-average ceiling height and maximum use of floor space with minimum 'wasted' hallway space.
Multiple Dwellings
Hermit Park // Townsville
New build showing low maintenance external fabrication material and undercover lifestyle patio areas.
New Home on Small Lot Subdivision
West End // Townsville
New build showing placement on small lot with ample frontage. The design is proportional while taking maximum advantage of available land space in an inner-city suburb.
New Home on Small Lot Subdivision
West End // Townsville
New build showing large, open internal layout.
New Home on Small Lot Subdivision
West End // Townsville
New build showing master bedroom with private patio. High level windows maximise on breeze inflow and privacy.
New Duplex, Cook Street
North Ward // Townsville
Lightweight timber design of these two, two-storey detached dwellings achieved an energy-efficiency rating well above the minimum requirement of six stars.
New Duplex, Cook Street
North Ward // Townsville
Lightweight timber construction gives more internal living space and a high energy-efficiency rating..
New Duplex, Cook Street
North Ward // Townsville
Energy-efficient housing using lightweight timber construction.
Sustainable design also incorporates a degree of flexibility for future needs and is now mandatory under the Building Code of Australia (BCA).
It is therefore incumbent upon designers, builders and homeowners to become better acquainted with the implications of sustainable design – most of which are positive in the short and long term.
Benefits of sustainable design:
Energy cost reductions
Increased health & comfort
Aesthetic improvements
Better functionality
Greater return on residential & commercial investment
MHBD consistently practises sustainable design, and continues to maintain a working knowledge through education offered under the Building Designers’ Association of Queensland, the Association of Building Sustainability Assessors, the Building Code and others.
