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Conlon Group were selected for the landscape design category for sustainability in Australia for the third time. The Awards were held at Jones Bay Wharf Darling Harbour Sydney.Conlon Group wanted to prove that today’s modern sustainable design principles could be incorporated into even the most luxurious of homes in a harmonious and sensitive manner. The Peregian Beach House, located in the Sunshine Coast, embodies this philosophy. Aesthetically, the brief aimed at producing a modern and contemporary landscape that reinforces the strong architectural elements of the house, while creating a seamless interaction between the indoor and outdoor functional lifestyle spaces. The landscape of this holiday residence takes on the qualities of the local environment on a physiological level. Considered yet basic principles of revegetation, food protection, natural cooling and heating, and complete water infiltration, retention and use play a key part in the design strategy. The planting of native and endemic flora, as well as use of existing soil and on-site composting, provide a diverse environment for native flora and fauna habitat development. In addition, locally sourced and recycled materials reduce the embodied energy.
