Can design change the world? Phil Little believes it can. His Solar Decathlon prototype is one suggested model for Australia’s Solar Decathlon entry. This ‘Green House’ presents new solutions through applied technology to make ‘living green’ part of mainstream popular culture. Living in a ‘Green House’ means that 'living green' is no longer a conscious effort, it becomes a habit. “If you don’t design it in, you design it out”, explains Phil Little.

By definition a ‘Green House’ is a more organic approach to city living. Phil Little’s eco-designed dwelling, incorporates passive climate control, roof water collection, a rotating solar roof (capable of powering an electric vehicle), water/energy self-efficiency and high-speed communications. Its modular design allows the flexibility to create a peaceful hermitage from busy life, an office or combine with a second module to create a sizable commercial hub.

Australia’s first Solar Decathlon proves we can be friendlier to the environment without compromising one’s modern convenience and lifestyle. It incorporates the comfort layers of modern society by adapting eighteenth century building technologies to meet the demands of the 21st century's challenge for affordable housing. It also has the potential to take-away the prestigious solar decathlon trophy from American universities and position Australia as the leader in Climate Management technologies!  

This project is a ‘statement making initiative’ which has drawn the support of Brisbane's Lord Mayor Cambell Newman. It promises to unite industry, academia and government in the fight against climate change with deliverable outcomes that may well lead to the ‘New Queenslander’!