Terra Design Lab in Hilton | Architectural designer

Terra Design Lab

Locality: Hilton

Phone: +61 423 593 364

Address: 7 Doust St 6163 Hilton, WA, Australia

Website: https://www.terradesignlab.com

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25.01.2022 WHY INSULATE? Thermal insulation is a fundamental factor to achieve thermal comfort for occupants. Insulation reduces undesirable heat loss or gain and can lower the energy demand on heating and cooling systems. Older houses in particular pose a problem: inadequate insulation, poor solar access and air leakages amongst other things lead to unwanted heat gain and loss, and consequently higher energy bills.... Adding insulation to a home can save 45-55% of mechanical heating and cooling needs and as a result, save non-renewable resources and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. With the current energy prices, additional insulation usually pays for itself in around five to six years. With the prospect of rising energy prices its more than likely that insulation retrofitting will pay off even quicker.

25.01.2022 Some pictures of our today site visit! We aimed to transform and add space to this beautiful heritage house in Claremont for the growing family! #perthrenovation #perthheritage

24.01.2022 Our latest residential project in South Fremantle is looking great! Big windows on the north elevation combined with a solar pergola and polished concrete floor will create an healthy and comfortable place to live in.

21.01.2022 S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y N I G H T "A sustainable development meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to... meet their own needs" We cant think about anything more important and urgent than that so we hope to see you at Moore & Moore Cafe on Thursday 5 September for our Hub Nights, where we will talk all about Sustainability and the changes you can make to reduce your carbon footprint. Be part of the solution and support our local sustainable leaders that will join us for an evening of talks, Q&A session and workshops (food and drinks available on the night): Hilton Harvest Community Garden Extinction Rebellion Western Australia Terra Design Lab Clairabella Imperna Please register your attendance and book your Clairabella Succulents workshop for only $10 on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hub-nights-on-henry-street-sus

20.01.2022 Today site visit at Moreing Rd. Things are moving fast! This two storey addition is nearly complete. Can you spot the city and the river from the balcony? #perthrenovation #perthtwostoreyaddition #twostoreyaddition #swanriverview #perthskyline #enjoytheviewfromthebalcony

18.01.2022 Terra Design Lab is a Perth-based architecture firm that offers creative, one-off residential and commercial architectural design with a focus on sustainability. Keep an eye on this page to learn more about our solar passive design solutions and upcoming sustainable construction workshops.

16.01.2022 Understand what your house and furniture is made of and opt for natural materials. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) found in many building materials and modern day furniture pieces, are chemicals which are off gases from synthetic solids or liquids Common hazardous substances, for example, include:... Formaldehyde: Present in products made of pressed wood and formaldehyde-based resins (e.g. plywood and fiber board), and used in furniture, paneling, flooring, etc. Acetaldehyde: Used for the production of polyester resins and basic dyes; present in laminates, cork, foam mattresses, linoleum, and other products. Phenol: Present in different materials, such as wall coverings and vinyl flooring. BTEX substances: BTEX include benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene, which can be found in numerous petroleum products Glycol ethers: Used in various solvents, coatings, and cleaning products. Methylene chloride, often used in adhesives. Common health problems due to exposure to volatile organic compounds include asthma, skin irritation, headaches, nausea, confusion, and eye irritation. These compounds have been also linked to birth defects, endocrine disruption and cancer. From insulations and wood panels to varnishes and sealants, numerous building materials emit toxic compounds. Studies have shown that pollutants from floors, ceilings, and walls have a negative impact on the indoor air quality of buildings. Natural building materials are efficient, so are good ventilation systems. Also consider decorating your space with a few indoor plants to help filter the air.

16.01.2022 "Passive design" is design that takes advantage of the climate to maintain a comfortable temperature range in the home. Passive design reduces or eliminates the need for auxiliary heating or cooling, which accounts for about 40% (or much more in some climates) of energy use in the average Australian home. This article by Caitlin McGee is a fantastic introduction to the concept of solar passive design. Take a read and head to our website to learn more about how we incorpo...rate solar passive design into our projects! http://www.yourhome.gov.au/passive-design www.terradesign.com

15.01.2022 Are you thinking about building your own home using sustainable techniques, or simply want to learn more about sustainable architecture? You might like to take part in one of our workshops on straw bale construction! The workshops are divided between classroom theory sessions and the practical construction of a straw bale wall, ensuring that you walk away with all the knowledge you need to get started on your own straw bale construction project. We may have some more workshops coming up soon - follow us or comment below to receive more info!

15.01.2022 https://www.abc.net.au//first-eco-village-in-wa-/10634428

14.01.2022 Another Building Permit for a straw bale house has been approved.. easy and quick! Stay tuned if you want to know when our next workshop in straw bale construction will be held.

13.01.2022 A big thank you to everyone who came and visit our tiny straw bale home for Sustainable House Day 2019!

13.01.2022 Straw bale house in Hilton, WA Dubbed 7 Doust Straw, this was made with a technique called GREB, where several straw bales are inserted in a double frame of wooden battens which supports the weight of the house. This is then covered with the so-called GREB mortar, a special plaster made of calcic lime, cement sand and sawdust which smooth the walls. Want to learn more about sustainable architecture and our solar passive solutions? Head to our website for more information! www.terradesignlab.com

11.01.2022 Learn how to build a strawbale house using the GREB technique! Lowlands (near Denmark) WA from 20 to 22 of November 2020. For more information and to register your interested please send us an email to: ... [email protected] or visit our website www.terradesignlab.com To book your ticket please follow the link below: https://events.humanitix.com/straw-bale-construction-worksh

11.01.2022 We have a stall at Groat St festival. An amazing festival about sustainability on now. Come and say hi!

11.01.2022 The importance of a good thermal insulation #noeating #strawbaleliving #insulation #winterishere

09.01.2022 When working on additions and renovations I love to keep details of the original building to add a touch of character to the new home. Well done, Nuria, for the great style!

09.01.2022 Learn how to build a strawbale house using the GREB technique! There are many good reasons to choose to build with strawbalesbetter thermal performance, non-toxic material, agricultural waste product, low embodied energy, very high levels of insulation,etc. One of the best ways to give yourself the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful build is to do a strawbale workshop. If you have no prior architectural or building experience, this theoretical ad practical works...hop will provide you with enough of an understanding of different strawbale building techniques as well as hands-on experience with some of the unique aspects of building with bales with a focus on the GREB building method. Lowlands (near Denmark) WA from 20 to 22 of November 2020. Free camping on site. For more information and to register your interested please send us an email to: [email protected] or visit our website www.terradesignlab.com

08.01.2022 PROFESSIONAL: Welcome to Terra Design Lab the latest professionals joining the Green Fabric Network. Manuela and Francesco are true sustainability champions, s...howcasing whats possible in sustainable building through the projects they are involved with. You may have heard of their straw bale home on Doust St in Hilton. They are an architect and environmental engineer and would love to help you build your sustainable dream project! https://greenfabric.com.au/gf_professiona/terra-design-lab/

07.01.2022 Following one of our workshops on how to build a straw bale house using the GREB technique, one of the participants used what she learnt to build her own straw bale house in the bushfire-prone Denmark area! It just goes to show how simple to build this technique really is.

05.01.2022 Did you know that Terra Design Lab offers commercial and residential interior design services? Take a look at the interior of this incredible jazz bar, complete with a chic brass counter and resin flooring inside of a heritage listed building. It is with close attention to planning, spatial design, design development, construction documentation and contract administration that we make interior spaces, like this one, come to life.

03.01.2022 Two decades after the introduction of the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme, an analysis looks at how were building, the Star ratings were achieving and what needs to change to deliver climate resilient homes. Two decades after the introduction of the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme, an analysis looks at how were building, the Star ratings were achieving and what needs to change to deliver climate resilient homes.

03.01.2022 This is one of Terra Design Labs sustainable solution designs in Bayswater, Perth. This two storey house will be built with a hemp-lime composite building material, commonly known as hempcrete. Want to learn more about hempcrete and some of other alternative construction solutions that we incorporate into our design? Check out the Terra Design Lab website! www.terradesignlab.com

02.01.2022 Today we are in Melbourne visiting Nightingale #1. The Nightingale model is a set of systems and processes for housing provision. The model exists to enables licensed architects to develop Nightingale buildings using the learnings and interrogations of architects who have previously developed Nightingale buildings. #inspiration #multiresidential #sustainablearchitecture #communitydevelopment #melbournearchitecture

02.01.2022 Work in progress but it is already looking fabulous!

01.01.2022 I love my job, above all when I see my clients happy and grateful for the space I created for them. This addition on an heritage listed house in Guildford is not completed yet but it is already possible to see the improvements! #perthrenovations #guildford #guildfordheritage #architecturelovers #energyefficienthomes @ Guildford, Western Australia