This moving roof provide shades and electricity at the touch of a button.
While definitely the most distinctive part of the home, the project encompassed many other upgrades to improve comfort and reduce the risks posed by bushfires.
The sliding awnings operate independently of each other to offer total control of the shading, or sun penetration into the home.
The video below features the homeowner (Paul) and Envirotecture director, Dick Clarke explaining the strategy behind the design solution.
See Sliding Roof #1 here