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Project — Tranmere / lutruwita, Tasmania
Cherrington net-positive homes, framed by the mountain.
A multi-unit development at Tranmere overlooking kunanyi / Mt Wellington and the Derwent — off-grid solar and battery, warm timber interiors, and homes that generate more energy than they use.
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At a Glance
Net-energy-positive homes at Tranmere
Cherrington is a multi-unit development at Tranmere, designed by Saxon Hall Architecture — a study in sustainable residential architecture on the hills above the Derwent.
Off-grid solar and battery storage let the homes generate and store their own electricity; locally sourced timber cladding and low-maintenance steel give a warm, durable, low-carbon envelope.
The design takes full advantage of the view of kunanyi / Mount Wellington and the Derwent Estuary, with warm interiors detailed in timber and natural materials that complement the strong external form.
The result is genuinely net energy positive — homes that give back more than they take, comfortable to live in and quiet on the grid.
Homes that generate more than they use — warm inside, quiet on the grid, and framed by the mountain.Saxon Hall
Design Highlights
Net energy positive
Off-grid solar and battery generate and store more power than the homes use.
Framed by the mountain
Oriented to capture views of kunanyi / Mt Wellington and the Derwent.
Warm, natural materials
Tasmanian timber inside and out, detailed against a strong external form.
Low-maintenance & durable
Steel and timber chosen to age well with minimal upkeep.
Genuinely sustainable
Low embodied energy and self-generated power cut the carbon footprint.
Multi-unit, done well
Considered density that still feels private, warm and light.
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Client
My wife and I live in one of the Cherrington homes at Tranmere. The home is fantastic — both in design and build quality. We’ve lost count of the family and friends who’ve commented on how beautiful it is. Three years in and every day we pinch ourselves. As someone who works in corporate energy efficiency and sustainability, I highly value the design (and efficient appliances plus solar and battery) that make this house net energy positive — and net energy bill positive. We’ve even had to get Aurora to refund credits to us, they build up so high! Great work, and thank you.
Phil Woods ★★★★★
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Want a home that gives back more than it takes? Let’s design it net-positive.
From the first sketch to the last detail — sustainable design, delivered with your builder.
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