A conceptual design for a Tibetan Buddhist Temple in Canberra, ACT. This project involved the design and development of a traditionally-inspired temple with ornately-detailed shared and private areas designed to passive-haus principles, using super-insulated walls, roofs and floors, passive solar orientation and heat-recovery ventilation systems. The temple provides a private rooftop garden for the resident monks, and solar systems supplying hot water and energy. 

The surrounding landscaped gardens, designed and documented by softloud architects in collaboration with Peter Morgan includes a series of public and private spaces for ceremonies, rituals, and contemplation, providing a beautiful and naturalistic setting for the temple.

Softloud architects were involved with this project to the documentation stage only.

project team: alvyn williams, barry o'brien

architectural model: purple cow architectural imagery

photo: jampal