Cooroy House / Henry Bennett + Dan Wilson
Briefly

The Cooroy House is an innovative off-grid home designed to harmonize with its natural landscape, inspired by local architecture. Its lightweight, single-storey structure minimizes environmental impact by being raised above ground, allowing the sensitive site to remain undisturbed. The home features multiple pavilions and a linear verandah that facilitate circulation and connection to nature. Positioned to optimize sunlight in winter and shielded from summer heat by operable screens, the house employs solar energy, rainwater collection, and minimal use of concrete. The clients have actively regenerating the land, removing invasive plants and planting local species, reinforcing their commitment to sustainability.
The Cooroy House showcases a sustainable design that blends with its landscape, employing minimal concrete and off-grid resources to reduce its environmental impact.
Immersed in its surroundings, the home features a linear verandah spine that connects the series of pavilions and gardens, fostering a relationship with nature.
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