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Specs

Architect

Peter Brew and Simone Koch @architect_brewkoch

Location

Wathaurong Country. Bannockburn, Vic.

Builder

GD Construction

Passive energy design

The house is well protected from prevailing winds by the significant existing landscape. It is oriented to the north with an array of solar panels on the roof (with batteries) as the only power source. The north and east windows are protected by substantial eaves and all windows are

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