TIMBER STILT HOUSE

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.