Four decades of architectural experience and three decades of sociological insights into the relationship between the built environment and the way in which people use buildings have allowed Peter Dalton to design many award winning homes for clients across Australia.

His philosophy of architecture embodies similar values to Living Steel because of his belief that architecture should be about creating homes from materials that are sustainable and are suitable for their landscape. Following are just a few examples of Dalton's beliefs in action:

Case Study One - The Matson

The Matson Project was a design for The Greenway - a small enclave of houses overlooking Terrey Hills Golf Course on the northern edge of Sydney, Australia. The design was for a private resort suitable for an executive lifestyle.

The living areas on the first floor have steel curved barrel vault roofs and wide decking overlooking the expansive fairways. Steel was a natural choice for forming the curves and achieving the clear spans across the living area. Dalton said that only steel provided a simple and cost effective solution to achieve barrel vaulted spaces. He also felt that the steel framing allowed for the flexibility to create expansive verandas which provided ample shade for an effective cooling technique against the Australian summer heat.

The design has won numerous Australian industry awards including:

• 1999 BHP Metal Building Awards: Certificate of Merit.
• 1999 Australian Steel Design Award: Finalist.
• 1999 HIA Top Homes Award - Custom Built Homes over $750,000: Finalist

Case Study Two - Mobbs Retreat

Mobbs Retreat is tucked away in a clearing on the south coast of NSW. The retreat is located in a bush fire prone area and the design needed to minimise the risk of potential fire damage.

Peter believes that the built environment should meld into the natural environment and sit in the landscape as if it was always meant to be there. An appropriate design should respond to the weather, the sun, the seasonal changes, the ebb and flow of the natural world in a way that enhances the comfort of everybody in and around the building. With this site, in the forests on the east Australian coastline, he was able to show his philosophy in action.

Due to the risk of potential fire damage, steel was selected for the roofing and cladding because of its non-combustible nature. The steel framing allowed for the introduction of the clerestory windows that brought light into the building to prevent it from feeling hemmed in by the trees. Because of the retreat's remote location away from settled areas, the house is entirely reliant on roof-gathered water for its household supplies. A zincalume steel roof was chosen because it is ideal for water to be captured from its run off.

The design has won numerous Australian industry awards including:

• 2006 HIA South Coast Building Awards - Residential Building Designer: Winner
• 2006 Australian Steel Institute Steel Design Awards, Architectural Domestic & Studio: Highly Commended

Peter Dalton Architects was briefed to design a house that allowed for maximum light and views on the tree-lined waterfront site of Pittwater on Sydney's Northern Beaches, in Australia. A further part of the brief was to provide a comfortable environment for an asthma sufferer.

The Maurer Residence is a north-facing, tri-level waterfront house constructed from steel and glass, with a wave-like corrugated iron roof which allows winter sunlight into the core of the home to help reduce energy use.

To prevent dust build up, the home features tiled surfaces instead of carpet, along with a complete lack of curtains. Steel framing is recognised worldwide as a healthy home alternative for people suffering from asthma, because it requires no additional chemical treatments.

Supporting the 16mm thick reflective glass wall on the eastern side is a screen of steel bracing, protecting the glass from strong wind gusts and elegantly framing the view of the trees below.

The home has won a number of awards, including

• 1997 HIA Top Homes Award: Best Architect & Designers Award
• 1997 HIA Top Homes Award: Best Use of Metal Roofing
• 1997 HIA Top Homes Award: Best Use of Glass
• 1999 BHP Metal Building Awards: Certificate of Merit
• 1999 Australian Steel Design Award Finalist

The roof of the house has also featured in promotional advertising for Australian company, Colorbond steel roofing and as part of Qantas Frequent Flyer Advertising.

Peter's full design philosophy can be explored at www.peterdaltonarchitects.com.au/.

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