competition entry for flood resilient timber house
shortlisted
in collaboration with Edmund Limadinata & Amanda Lau
2024, RESILIENT TIMBER HOMES DESIGN COMPETITION
Timber Stilt House
The Timber Stilt House attempts to re-establish residential timber homes as a significant architectural identity in Queensland and
provide opportunity to bolster the local timber industry, serving as a testament to the effectiveness of timber-based construction and stilt design to Queensland in creating environmentally responsible buildings
that consider budgetary constraints and site context.
In comfort and sustainability, the project harnesses light from north and incorporating cross-ventilation, stack effect from clerestory windows, the design optimises natural airflow with ceiling fans and reduces the full reliance on excessive heating and cooling systems.
In line with the Flood Resilient Building Guidance provided by the
Queensland Government agency and the Reducing Vulnerability of Building to Flood Damage published by the NSW Government, the construction of the house utilises water-resilient timber hardwood for floor and stilt construction at flood line.
Additionally, the facade cladding employs charred hardwood timber;
where the sealing and charring maximises the resilience of hardwood
against already water-resistant hardwood. Floor insulation incorporates rigid foam expanded polystyrene, which is waterproof compared to standard batt insulation.
Situated in Brisbane’s high-risk flood and cyclone zone, this project
embraces the distinct vernacular design of Queensland and elevating the entire structure on hardwood stilts, the Timber Stilt House offers an elegant, memorable and beautiful and a spatially functional solution for families seeking a resilient dwelling.
competition entry for flood resilient timber house
awarded Special Commendation
in collaboration with Edmund Limadinata & Amanda Lau
2023, RESILIENT TIMBER HOMES DESIGN COMPETITION
Hardwood Residence
Can a home located in a flood-prone locality be both practical and beautiful, built primarily with timber while ensuring unparalleled comfort, functionality, and desirability?
Situated in South Australia, the design of the house prioritises passive heating and cooling strategies, by harnessing north light from the street front and bringing light towards southern backyard and bringing comfort to the occupants.
Following the Flood Resilient Building Guidance and the Reducing Vulnerability of Building to Flood Damage documents, the construction of the house utilises water resilient timber hardwood for stud framework. The facade cladding employs charred-hardwood timber; where the sealing and charring maximises the resilience of hardwood against already water resistant hardwood.
Additionally, the wall insulation is rigid foam insulation, which is water-resistant compared to standard batt insulation. To ensure quick drainage, the windows feature integrated louvers strategically positioned for efficient water runoff. Moreover, the internal wall lining and cabinetry utilises sealed marine plywood, commonly used in maritime and naval construction, offering additional flood-resistant properties.
At its very core, the project is crafted to provide a beautiful, biophilic, comfortable, functional, resilient and lasting home for the family, through utilising hardwood timber as material both as finishing material with charred hardwood cladding, marine plywood internally and studwork structural construction with spotted gum or blackbutt stands in resilience against flood and with biophilic qualities for this project, thus aptly bears the name Hardwood Residence.
