Tropical Oasis Passive Studio

This project is one of the first incarnations of our Mini Coolhouse range of architecturally designed, low energy, premium built cabins. At just 27sqm, it’s small, but packs a big punch in terms of features and innovation.

In this instance, our client wanted an extra bedroom, but not the inconvenience of renovating his existing home. He had a suitable patch of land adjacent, so we decided on a stand-alone design, featuring a bedroom, bathroom and kitchenette – and the Mini Coolhouse was a perfect solution.

This version of the Min Coolhouse is fully passive and contains an HRV system, meaning it is low energy in terms of upkeep and on-going energy costs. It was also up-specced to a very high standard, to include cavity external doors, hidden internal doors, a lime-washed timber lining, and Italian tiles in the bathroom. It also features a freestanding bathtub on the deck.