White House


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Location | O’Connor, ACT Date completed | December 2018

EER | 8.4 stars Area |  189 m2

Builder | 360 Building Solutions Photos | Ben Wrigley, September 2019

Awards | 2020 HIA AUSTRALIAN - GreenSmart Energy Efficiency Award: Winner

Featured | Sustainable House Day - The White House: a Light House

Canberra Low Carbon Housing Challenge 2021 | See poster here (scan QR card on poster for more!)


We interviewed various builders, designer/builders and construction companies before we set about the process of knocking down and rebuilding. While some options were cheaper, the end outcome would not have been, and it would not have been tailored to suit our needs. The insight that the Light House team brought to the table has helped us achieve a very high EER rating house, designed specifically for the location, taking into account the needs of our family.”

“While the cost at the outset seemed like a lot, the benefits of architectural design are already being observed as we watch other houses being built/renovated around us. We spent the time with them to get the design right on paper before starting to build, rather than changing the design during the build. In the end, we had no cost variations on the house as all work was done on paper first. The cost of Light House paid for itself in well managed construction and efficient housing.

— N & D | White House | Modular Design