Article source: RTA Studio

Brief:

To design a permanent residence for a family of four with 2 living areas, 2 guest bedrooms, gym, garaging for 2 cars. The design needed to achieve a zero carbon footprint and be visually integrated into the landscape.

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• Architects: RTA Studio
• Project: C3 House
• Location: Wanaka, New Zealand
• Architect: Mr Richard Naish, RTA Studio, New Zealand
• Category: Future Projects – House
• WAF Entry: 2012
• Award: World Architecture Festival 2012 – Shortlisted
• Client / Developer: Long View Environmental Trust, New Zealand
• Cost Consultant: Mr Steve Gracey, Rider Levett Bucknall, New Zealand
• Structural Engineer: Mr Maurice Harris, Harris Foster Consulting – HFC, New Zealan
• Sustainability Consultant: Mrs Jo Woods, eCubed Building Workshop, New Zealand

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