AN OPEN FIREPLACE AND CEILING FANS ARE THE ONLY ADDITIONAL HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS REQUIRED ‘IT WAS IMPORTANT THAT THE HOME DID NOT COMPETE WITH THE LANDSCAPE’ the entire structure was built in 12 weeks The second section, placed to the rear, was The raw beauty of the site, and its proximity to Phillip Island House designed to provide sanctuary from the high winds. the ocean, called for particular consideration of the It incorporates the garage and entryway, as well home’s external form. ‘With such an epic location at a glance as an enclosed, sheltered courtyard and pool area it was important that the home did not compete which transitions to the living space via glass doors. with the landscape,’ Jan says. The front, ocean- Energy Rating: 6 stars Internally, the 6-star rated home is impervious facing section of the house was clad in zinc, which Cost: The majority of Modscape homes to external temperature extremes, thanks delivers extreme durability along with a certain work out at approximately $2,700– to the integrity of Modscape’s construction visual softness. ‘It is not hard to fall in love with zinc $4,400 + GST per sq/m base cost, plus methodologies: ‘All of our eco-friendly homes thanks to its amazing environmental properties, its site and logistics costs are based on sustainable design principles that unique and luxurious aesthetic appeal and its flexible, Time taken to build: 12 weeks within minimise environmental impact, maximise year durable and efficient performance,’ Jan says. factory, one day to install, two round comfort and reduce running costs,’ Jan says. The rear section is wrapped in beautifully weeks onsite. Project was completed ‘The modules are made from fully-welded structural understated vertical shiplap Pacific Teak boards. December 2016. steel frames with Structural Insulated Panels The timber was chosen for its warmer hues that will Construction: Prefabricated modules (SIPs) used in the walls, ceiling and floor. The SIPs complement the zinc as it continues to weather. comprising steel framing with Structural generate a thermal property that makes them an ‘The materials selected and the building’s form Insulated Panels (SIPs) for walls, ceiling ideal choice for extreme climatic conditions.’ sit as part of the environment, so landscape and and floor. In this instance, the site was also carefully architecture are connected.’ Inclusions: 80,000-litre underground analysed for effective orientation (whilst maximising Amazingly, the entire structure was built inside water storage, timber flooring, on the view), and passive heating and cooling was Modscape’s factory in just 12 weeks. ‘The Heatmaster open fireplace, Haiku fans. optimised using selective window placement to controlled factory environment ensured a high level encourage cross-breezes and ventilation, double of quality control was maintained and less time was glazing and climate-appropriate insulation. A spent onsite,’ Jan says. The home craned onto site Heatmaster open fireplace and Haiku ceiling fans in one day, and services were connected over the are the only additional heating and cooling systems next fortnight. ‘A few short weeks later, the clients required. The home isn’t connected to town water, were enjoying the summer break from their new which necessitated the inclusion of an underground holiday home.’ 80,000-litre water tank. www.modscape.com.au MAY 2018 HOUSING 21 PROJECTS