Situated on Noongar Wadjuk land, Geenunginy Bo (place of looking a long way) is our passive solar upper-storey addition to a 1970s brick and tile residence. Located only 200 metres from the beach in the northern suburbs of Perth, the new addition has been designed to maximise access to cooling, summer sea breezes, and northern winter sun, while also capturing ocean and inland views.
As part of the renovation, designed by Sid Thoo, the external brick walls of the existing ground floor have been retrofitted with blow-in cavity insulation, while the windows have been replaced with thermally-broken aluminium frames and double-glazing. The original rear pergola (that used to be dark and cold in winter) has been converted to a solar pergola, allowing winter sun to enter and warm the ground floor living area.
The timber-framed upper-storey addition has high, raked ceilings and also incorporates recycled brick around the stair for extra thermal mass. Windows and glass sliding doors have been strategically positioned and carefully shaded to capture the winter sun and ocean views, without compromising thermal performance.
The addition also has its own private entrance, providing the option for it to be used as self-contained accommodation—or COVID self-isolation when necessary! We have also recently bought a second-hand electric Nissan Leaf car from Good Car Co which we're loving.
Amanda is in Perth, so if you're booking from the eastern states her available times are late evenings.
Some aspects of the house we can talk with you about:
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