c a s e st u dy Advaita Way House was designed by Paul Robertson Architect using sustainability principles and natural low maintenance materials .
The brief was to create a minimalist home that would sit unimposingly within the landscape . Internal spaces were to be kept at an ambient temperature using passive climate control , and kept isolated from insects using protective screening .
To achieve this , the home was built in two layers ; an inner glass skin to create a comfortable living space that makes use of the magnificent views , and an outer skin of Crimsafe stainless steel mesh security screening to provide a layer of separation between the inside and the flora and fauna outdoors .
The unique characteristics of Crimsafe Tensile-Tuff ® mesh offer outstanding passive climate control , inhibiting radiant heat transfer by up to 53 per cent - keeping the interior cooler during warmer weather and minimising heat loss during cooler months .
The special weave and aperture of the mesh ( 1.5 mm x 1.5 mm ) both inhibits entry of flies and mosquitos , and assists the architectural design elements that control the prevailing breezes and promote cross-ventilation in the interior .
The size of the exterior panels exceeded the normal size range of the Crimsafe screens and mesh . By incorporating a mid-rail and creating an unobtrusive section above the natural line of vision , greater strength was achieved while the expansive view was preserved .
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