Natural outlook

An energy-efficient home doesn't need to come with a specialist designer price tag. The right design company will incorporate eco-friendly design elements into a project at an affordable price.

Solar Solutions Design specialises in energy-efficient houses and upgrades to existing buildings to the same standards. The company delivers healthy residential designs at an affordable rate a fact recognised by multiple high-profile awards.

This house, at Barrabool Hills Estate, is a good example. It won 2007 HIA-CSR Victorian Building Designer of the Year.

The design maximised a northerly aspect with rooms positioned to benefit from passive solar gain. Double-glazed windows, a louvre shading system, a concrete slab and a thermally efficient wall system all keep the home comfortable through the seasons without straining the owner's energy bills. Strategic insulation completes the energy-efficient picture.

Advanced 3D visualisation techniques mean Solar Solutions Design's clients can view the design, select colours and walk around their new home before it has even been built.

For details, contact Solar Solutions Design, Suite 2, 199 Stud Road, Wantirna, Vic, phone (03) 9801 7247. Website: www.solarsolutionsdesign.com.au.

Story by: Trendsideas