A house with a view to the sloping backyard, built with energy efficiency and recycled and low embodied energy materials. Creative and beautiful recycled timber privacy screen was erected in the back deck which is linked with bifold doors to the kitchen and living area. Hydronic heating and reversed brick veneer provides both visual and thermal comfort. Client's requirement of a very environmentally friendly and space efficient laundry, that doesn't care if the sun doesn't shine. Coupled with 4.5 kw of photovoltaic system, this house will be a Very Pleasant one, indeed.