Durra Panel’s history in residential projects dates back to the 1960s where Melbourne-based architect Peter Mcintyre designed and constructed the now heritage-listed Butterfly House, featuring compressed straw panels in both the ceilings and walls.

Assessing the environmental impact of your choice in building materials is now a critical part of any design.

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Considered back then a product of the future, compressed straw panels went hand-in-hand with architects’ modernistic designs as a ceiling panel, providing excellent thermal and acoustic insulation for comfortable living. Architects such as Robyn Boyd and Paul Archibald also frequently specified compressed straw panels in similar applications throughout the 70s and 80s for a point of difference to traditional building practices with skillion roof design.

This residential project located in Melbourne’s Bayside, utilised Durra Panel and Durra Steel Sections to provide a fast and pre-finished roof/ceiling system once the prefabricated wall frames were erected. Using the spanning capabilities of the Durra Steel Sections with Durra Panel Plywood finish, a high-end ceiling system was created to complement the large open plan living spaces.

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The excellent thermal properties of Durra Panel were also considered during the design to help lower heating and cooling costs without sacrificing ceiling height. With all materials arriving on site cut to length and ready to be installed, the ceiling system was installed in just two days by local carpenters with no offcuts or wastage after construction.

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