Royal River House – Efficient Single-Story Home by Briburn, Maine
An energy efficient single-story home with detached garage + a separate artist’s studio, all capable of reaching net zero energy goals.
An energy efficient single-story home with detached garage + a separate artist’s studio, all capable of reaching net zero energy goals.
A protected and private timber box sits on top of a glass box in this renovation of a Sydney semi. Small, dark, rear rooms were demolished to make way for a large, airy, light space containing living, dining, and kitchen.
Featuring passive solar principles, soaring exposed rafters, plentiful natural light and a snug sunken living area, this home is comfortable, energy efficient and exciting to inhabit.
The clients required a functional, single level home, engaged with the surrounding landscape. Approach to design was informed by the local vernacular architecture of rural sheds and barns …