AAA Self Drive tour: At Home (NSW)

At Home with Anderson Architecture

We will be visiting and opening two very sustainable residences in the Blue Mountains by Anderson Architecture.

Anderson Architecture practice was established in 2002, under the direction of architect Simon Anderson and specialises in the design and realisation of sustainable, high quality residential projects with a team of experienced architects who manage their projects from design to construction.

Govetts Leap Bach, Blackheath

This is a small house project for a New Zealand couple built to Flame Zone construction. Govetts Leap Bach is the latest in a string of bushfire resistant design homes and a benchmark in bushfire resistant design.Govetts Leap Bach has also been designed and constructed using Passivhaus principles to greatly reduce energy demand and provide a healthy indoor environment. These two methodologies go hand in hand, meaning in the event of a bushfire the home should be smoke free, due to its airtight construction and a ventilation system able to filter out bushfire smoke.

Govetts Leap Bach highlights sustainability does not represent a compromise on design or comfort.

Off Grid House, Megalong Valley

Nestled in Sydney’s dense Blue Mountains bushland, Off Grid House acts as a premium benchmark for sustainable living under what can be extreme conditions while coexisting with nature. Boasting an 8.2 star rating, a holistic approach is ensured from start to finish of procurement and beyond into post occupancy. The modest, highly durable dwelling is net zero emissions in a BAL-40 / BAL-FZ setting; self-sufficient in terms of power, water and sewage.

The distinctive architectural form unifies two skillion roofs of opposing slopes to optimise solar energy generation over the living area, as well as passive heating and cooling to the bedrooms, bolstered by high levels of insulation and air tightness, an HRV, external shading and double glazing.

Rainwater collected from roofing serves all the home’s needs, and a worm farm wastewater treatment system manages sewerage. While being located in a bushfire-prone vicinity suggested using a concrete shell, the embodied energy is partly offset by cladding and decking which a low carbon product containing 60% recycled industrial materials. Trees requiring removal are reused in the home’s internal structure and joinery. The design enables a deep connection to nature at differing scales.

Simon said, 'there's something amazing about running off power that you've made and water that you've collected'.

Don't miss out on going inside both of these amazing houses in the Blue Mountains bushland with the architect, so book now.

Instructions

All attendees will meet at the first house location in Blackheath at10.30am and will be sent both of the street addresses prior to the date of the event.

In consideration of others, please do not attend if you are feeling unwell. Event is not wheelchair accessible, children under 12 not permitted and no pets allowed. The residences will both be opened for one hour each. Tickets are non-refundable.

Booking Instructions for AAA Members

Enter your AAA membership number (Including the 3-letter prefix) to the promotional code box and an additional ticket type for members will be shown.