Finch House
Designed for a north-facing frontage, the Finch is a compact 170m² home that makes clever use of space to offer exceptional flexibility within the AlterecO2 range.
The layout includes an open-plan kitchen and living area, along with a bedroom and bathroom on the ground floor. Upstairs, the main sleeping wing features three bedrooms, a second bathroom, and a study nook.
Originally optimised for a challenging north-facing site, the design can be adapted to suit other orientations. The two levels can also be flipped to create a reverse-living arrangement if desired.
What’s included in your free download:
Key visuals and the floor plan layout
A quick overview of the design thinking behind the Possum House
Ideal site conditions and project types it suits
What’s in a name?
Ready to go deeper?
Take the next step with a Design Drawing Package, created to help you (and your builder) explore how the Possum House could work on your specific site — without committing to full documentation just yet.
What’s included:
Exterior 3D renders
Scaled plans, elevations, and sections (1:100)
Materials and glazing schedules
Builder-friendly details to support early feasibility and costing
Siting suggestions & scenarios for passive solar optimisation, boundary offsets etc
This package gives you the detail needed to assess fit, price, and overall viability — so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
The Finch House is named for the Gouldian Finch, a small, colourful bird found across northern Australia. They are highly mobile, feeding from select species of seeds which seed at different time of the year. They are threatened by an increase in hot wildfires, which reduces their food availability and habitat of tree hollows.
Ready to build?
Our Working Drawings Package includes everything your builder and consultants need to move forward with confidence.
What’s included:
Construction drawings and schedules (does not include site related plans, site plan, external works, landscaping)
External materials and glazing details
Single-use copyright license
Documentation referencing NC 2022. Local adaptation may be required
Documentation suitable for tendering and building contracts
It’s a solid foundation that helps streamline the process — reducing cost, confusion, and delays.