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Southern Hemisphere. Sun is in the North ;-)

@solarei.architecture oh, yes. Never think about it))

Hi, we use different soft wear for different types of analysis. You need to call us if you’d like to discuss more. Duncan

Thank you ;-)

Thank you ;-)

Yes, lots to information to communicate ;-)

Thank you😉

I meant Nice looking house. I made a mistake.

Thanks Toby. Yes, plenty of impressive workmanship skills used ;-)

Thanks KJ ;-)

Thanks for the question. Southern windows are 2.4m high and varying large widths for maximized view. Northern side at Gallery has several large windows at max. height of 3.3m. This allows Northern winter sunlight to flood house for natural heating/ passive solar gain, and allows warm air to exit at top light windows during summer.

@@solarei.architecture It appears from your answer that you have significantly reduced the viewports in the main interiors for the sake of thermal efficiency.

@@solarei.architecture The question remains: Have you mixed up the cardinal directions? Since for thermal efficiency it is tedious to do the opposite. There is no sun on earth in the north.

@@user-lb9ju1ug2h Thanks again for the comments and questions. Answers below to both. No, I don’t think we have unnecessarily reduced view ports. Quite the opposite. Every room has more than adequate views. Priority is given to view whilst trying to reduce heat loss to the South. The house has two main elevations. Northern elevation optimizing winter Sunlight. Southern elevation maximizing views. Both elevations are designed for natural air flow, and natural ventilation. These are all key environmental objectives which have informed the design. Keep in mind, the house is located in the Southern Hemisphere, the sun is in the North. Northern Hemisphere, sun is in the South. Design is always a balancing act. These things are relative to design objectives, client requirements and, economies of scale, all of which we have achieved. p.s. I checked out your channel and website. Looks like very interesting work and great to see. Looks like your work is more about flow and the organic shaped design. Not so much environmental/ climate design consideration.

@@solarei.architecture Well done with this elegant, informative response Duncan

Thanks Ed. Part 1. Is on the Solarei Facebook Page, which is a series of photos.

Thanks Hedley. Appreciate your kind comments.