M House

The M House is situation on a hill overlooking the Brisbane River. A priority for the design was maximising the river and city views. The residence is positioned on a south sloping site and the design addresses this by maximising northern light into the living areas through the use of clerestory windows. Ecologically Sustainable Design (ESD) features of the design include solar efficient glazing, insulated roofs and walls, a 50,000 L rain water tank under the pool terrace which is used for irrigation and is plumbed into the laundry and toilets, energy efficient lighting and appliances, water efficient bathroom fixtures, and solar roof panels for heating the lap pool.

The design also features an accessible lift for easy access to 2 levels, a lap pool for use all year round, a gas fireplace for efficient heating during winter and an outdoor/indoor room with sliding plantation shutters to regulate privacy, breezes and sun.