www.greendesign.net.au
South Hobart
South Hobart Tasmania 7004
We specialise in environmentally sustainable and ethical residential and small scale commercial design. Our practice has been based in Hobart for fifteen years. We love Tasmania and the particular challenges our climate poses.
Green Design means:
- energy efficiency through passive solar design and effective insulation
(for thermal comfort, low carbon footprint and minimal running costs)
- low embodied energy and low impact on the site
- sensitivity to the unique aspects of the site, views and the local landscape
- water conservation
- healthy and ethically sourced building materials
- high quality construction and finishes
- design for future flexibility, longevity and low maintenance
Our houses are generally around 8 stars, the optimum for energy efficiency and economy. We are familiar with the Passivhaus concept and enjoy implementing designs which need no heating or cooling.
We use an energy rating tool to forecast the home’s heating requirements and increase the performance. Our 3d modelling software allows clients to explore our design and visualise the finished product. We can also model sun penetration any time of day and year, views from particular windows etc.
Our projects enhance the site conditions and values and are also an expression of their owner’s desires and ambitions.
We listen to our clients. And we love our work.