This is restoration, retrofit and small extension of a 100+ year old cottage in Bungendore. The works take the project from 0 stars EER to 6.7 stars, representing an 84% predicted reduction in heating and cooling loads. The likely performance is even higher due to the attention to draftsealing at the plasterboard, though the project hasn’t yet been blower door tested (the architect has 10+ years experience on renovations that consistently achieve 4-6ACH @50Pa).

The original home was a wonky, freezing, termite-ridden two bedroom home. It’s now a refreshed and revitalised home with an additional bedroom, study nook and ensuite.

Photography by Ben King