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Gardens, Grandkids, and Sustainability: Building a new home, with Jan and Landon

Nov 4, 2024
Jan and Landon, a dynamic couple at 73, share their inspiring journey of building a new passive house on a family-owned site in Sydney. They discuss balancing their artistic lifestyle with sustainable features, like solar orientation and a granny flat for flexibility. Emotional reflections on moving after nearly 40 years add depth to their project. With a focus on collaborative design and meticulous preparation using the Home Method, they navigate the complexities of prefab construction to create a comfortable, eco-friendly home tailored for their future.
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ANECDOTE

Building On Family Land

  • Jan and Landon are both 73 and are building a new home on a block that's been in Landon's family for over 70 years.
  • They expect the house to host frequent family visits and to be a hub for gatherings.
INSIGHT

Design For Aging And Comfort

  • They chose a single-level passive house on a slab to make future aging-in-place easier and more comfortable.
  • Orientation, sunlight and garden integration were core design drivers for long-term comfort.
ADVICE

Decide Early To Save Cost Later

  • Spend time on decisions during design because changes are cheaper on paper than on site.
  • Use the design phase to resolve choices rather than rushing and incurring costly changes later.
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