Jan Juc House

New three level courtyard house on a steep site with ocean views to the south.

Planning

• new living spaces and bedrooms separated by a courtyard to create north facing living spaces with south facing sea views
• courtyard planning maximizes aspect to south facing sea views with north facing living spaces opening onto north facing outdoor entertaining spaces
• windows are positioned to maximize cross ventilation in summer

Energy

• energy efficient appliances
• gas fired hydronic heating was installed

Water

• tanks for collection of rain water for use in garden and toilet
• water efficient appliances and taps have been installed
• an indigenous native garden was created using local plants

Materials

• external cladding – plywood (Super E0)
• low voc materials and finishes
• polished concrete floor to north spaces provides thermal mass, thermal mass assists passive heating and cooling