Parkland Flood Resilient House
The Parkland House is located in an existing flood zone, and the garden stair is at risk of flooding. Finishes throughout have been selected for their flood resilience, and the spaces have been designed with ease of recovery in mind.
In the event of a flood, the permeable and flood resilient construction will allow water to freely exit the spaces.
The family pass through the new central stair daily to access the garage, laundry and garden spaces.
Throughout the day, the experience of the stair changes, with the passage of the sun across the sky and the shift in prevailing breezes. It provides a connection to the outdoors, without leaving the secure family space, and also has positive impacts on air quality and temperature, as well as emotional wellbeing.
Living room stairsstairs