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I found a link to Glenn Murcutt recently via Twitter, and just out of curiosity, I followed up the links and came to a page on about.com describing his work, the opening paragraph states :

The most energy-efficient houses function like living things. They are designed to capitalize on the local environment and to respond to the climate. Australian architect and Pritzker Prize-Winner Glenn Murcutt is known for designing earth-friendly homes that imitate nature.

I was intrigued, I wanted to know more, so I started a quest to look for more information, not just the visual design, but the detailing, what made him tick technically. What stands out is that  his designs capitalize on natural light. Their shape is long and low, and they often feature verandas, skylights, adjustable louvres, and movable screens. Notice the linear form and expansive windows of Murcutt’s Magney House. Stretching across a barren, wind-swept site overlooking the ocean, the home is designed to capture the sun.

I know how difficult it is to design a layout using his designs as an aexample, when looking at big estates or one of infill plots, but its worth a try.

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Source: Konstrukshon CPD Weblog – Architectural Technologist – Glenn Murcutt Architect
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