This article discusses the crisis of housing affordability in Australia. It outlines several factors contributing to the problem, including rising population and immigration increasing demand, easier access to credit allowing people to borrow more, and government incentives stimulating the housing market. Supply has failed to keep up with demand due to complex planning regulations slowing development and high infrastructure charges imposed on developers. As a result, housing prices have far outpaced income growth, leaving many Australians facing housing stress. Overall the article examines the complex challenges involved in addressing the issue of affordable housing.
This document provides information about apartment "C" block in the Chaitanya Hieghts complex located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. It is a G+3 residential building consisting of 6 flats of 1BHK on each floor. The building materials and specifications are described along with floor plans, elevations, and amenities. The apartment has a total area of 55.09 square meters per flat and the complex has services including a water distribution system with a 7000 liter capacity and septic tanks.
This document outlines development control rules and general building requirements for land use and construction. It defines different land use zones for public/semi-public uses like government offices, education, medical facilities, recreation areas, transportation, agriculture, special areas, and more. It specifies that building uses must conform to the designated zone. It also provides requirements for means of access like road widths, setbacks, turning radii for vehicles. It mandates the provision of community open spaces, amenities, and parking based on the layout area and population. Fire safety standards and requirements for intersections are also mentioned.
This document summarizes a graduate report presentation on affordable housing in India. It defines affordable housing according to various organizations and provides statistics on India's growing urban population and resulting housing shortage. In particular, it notes that the urban housing shortage at the end of the 10th five-year plan was estimated at 24.71 million households. It also discusses factors affecting the supply and demand of housing, critical issues in affordable housing like scarcity of land and rising costs, and the various central government policies and schemes aimed at addressing the shortage.
This document outlines Nepal's national shelter policy. It discusses the current housing situation in Nepal, noting that while most dwelling units are in relatively good physical condition, there is overcrowding and a lack of facilities and services. It estimates that 2.5 million new dwelling units will need to be constructed by 2006.
The policy aims to fulfill the constitutional right to shelter, recognize housing's role in poverty alleviation and economic development, and approach housing as an asset rather than just consumption. It seeks to follow principles of financial self-reliance through public-private partnerships and enabling the private sector to play a leading role. The objectives are to facilitate housing production, repair, and standards improvement through measures like land access, infrastructure,
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
This internship report summarizes the work completed during a 3-month internship at AES Consulting Architects & Engineers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The interns were assigned to design medium-sized projects, supervise ongoing construction sites, and prepare architectural drawings. They gained practical skills in design, rendering, and software applications. The internship experience helped the students apply their theoretical knowledge and develop communication, leadership, and work ethic skills. It provided valuable exposure to the professional responsibilities of an architect and the realities of working in the field.
This document outlines building regulations for the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority. It contains definitions of key terms, regulations on building permits and layout plans, general building and site requirements, structural safety and fire safety standards, and regulations for specific building types like residential, commercial, industrial and more. The document provides detailed rules and guidelines to ensure proper planning and development in the industrial areas under the Authority's jurisdiction.
This document provides information about apartment "C" block in the Chaitanya Hieghts complex located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. It is a G+3 residential building consisting of 6 flats of 1BHK on each floor. The building materials and specifications are described along with floor plans, elevations, and amenities. The apartment has a total area of 55.09 square meters per flat and the complex has services including a water distribution system with a 7000 liter capacity and septic tanks.
This document outlines development control rules and general building requirements for land use and construction. It defines different land use zones for public/semi-public uses like government offices, education, medical facilities, recreation areas, transportation, agriculture, special areas, and more. It specifies that building uses must conform to the designated zone. It also provides requirements for means of access like road widths, setbacks, turning radii for vehicles. It mandates the provision of community open spaces, amenities, and parking based on the layout area and population. Fire safety standards and requirements for intersections are also mentioned.
This document summarizes a graduate report presentation on affordable housing in India. It defines affordable housing according to various organizations and provides statistics on India's growing urban population and resulting housing shortage. In particular, it notes that the urban housing shortage at the end of the 10th five-year plan was estimated at 24.71 million households. It also discusses factors affecting the supply and demand of housing, critical issues in affordable housing like scarcity of land and rising costs, and the various central government policies and schemes aimed at addressing the shortage.
This document outlines Nepal's national shelter policy. It discusses the current housing situation in Nepal, noting that while most dwelling units are in relatively good physical condition, there is overcrowding and a lack of facilities and services. It estimates that 2.5 million new dwelling units will need to be constructed by 2006.
The policy aims to fulfill the constitutional right to shelter, recognize housing's role in poverty alleviation and economic development, and approach housing as an asset rather than just consumption. It seeks to follow principles of financial self-reliance through public-private partnerships and enabling the private sector to play a leading role. The objectives are to facilitate housing production, repair, and standards improvement through measures like land access, infrastructure,
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
This internship report summarizes the work completed during a 3-month internship at AES Consulting Architects & Engineers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The interns were assigned to design medium-sized projects, supervise ongoing construction sites, and prepare architectural drawings. They gained practical skills in design, rendering, and software applications. The internship experience helped the students apply their theoretical knowledge and develop communication, leadership, and work ethic skills. It provided valuable exposure to the professional responsibilities of an architect and the realities of working in the field.
This document outlines building regulations for the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority. It contains definitions of key terms, regulations on building permits and layout plans, general building and site requirements, structural safety and fire safety standards, and regulations for specific building types like residential, commercial, industrial and more. The document provides detailed rules and guidelines to ensure proper planning and development in the industrial areas under the Authority's jurisdiction.
http://bit.ly/brigade-gateway-enclave
Brigade Gateway Enclave is one of the popular Residential Developments in Malleshwaram neighborhood of Bangalore. It is among the Completed Projects of Brigade Enterprises Limited. The landscape is beautiful with spacious 26 Blocks and over 1200 Houses.
The document summarizes plans for an urban retirement village in Stockton, UK following the "Becker model" of retirement housing developed in the Netherlands. Key aspects of the Becker model include apartments for independent living that are accessible for all ages, a focus on resident well-being over medical conditions, opportunities for participation and community, and care available when needed without making residents feel like patients. The Stockton project aims to deliver 300 homes in a central location with amenities to support independent living and interaction with the wider community.
This document provides an overview of cluster development as an alternative to conventional subdivision development. It discusses how cluster development groups residential properties closer together to utilize the rest of the land for open space. The purposes of cluster development include creating more open space, encouraging integrated site design, and protecting environmentally sensitive areas. Benefits include more preserved land, better stormwater management, and making more ecological and economic sense compared to conventional subdivisions. The document defines various cluster development terminology and discusses planning guidelines and articles related to cluster development.
The document describes an exquisite residential-commercial-retail complex for sale or long lease located in Andheri East, Mumbai. It provides aerial views and details of the facilities and amenities of the well-planned complex developed by a renowned builder. Interested parties can contact the listed phone numbers or email for further property details, quotes, or to express interest.
Villa verde housing 2013 constitución by shubham harlalka.docxshubham harlalka
This project provided worker housing in Villa Verde, Chile following a severe 2010 earthquake. The architect Alejandra Aravena designed the homes using an incremental construction approach. Residents were provided an initial base build home that could be expanded over time as funds allowed. The base build comprised a kitchen/living area, bathroom and two bedrooms on the ground and first floors. An open space next to each home allowed for future expansion. This approach aimed to provide better quality initial shelters that could grow with residents' means, rather than building incomplete small homes.
Library study sanitary requirements of different buildingsArchistudent Portal
Sanitary requirements of all types of buildings is well explained in NBC and should be referred while designing stage. For more information, visit www.archistudent.net
Stanlee's presentation on affordable housingStanLee GeorGe
Urbanization has resulted in people increasingly living in slums and squatter settlements and has deteriorated the housing conditions of the economically weaker sections of the society. This is primarily due to the skyrocketing prices of land and real estate in urban areas that have forced the poor and the economically weaker sections of the society to occupy the marginal lands typified by poor housing stock, congestion and obsolescence.
In this dissertation, we will explore major issues in the development of affordable housing in India and steps taken by the Government and private sector to address them inclusively.
The document outlines building regulations and bylaws for construction in Noida, India. It includes 8 chapters that cover preliminary aspects, building permits, site requirements, construction standards, and more. Chapter 3 specifies general site norms like minimum plot sizes, maximum ground coverage, and setbacks. It defines 8 categories of built forms with separate provisions for residential, commercial, industrial, and other buildings. Construction must follow NBC 2005 standards for structural safety, fire safety, quality of materials, and more. Permits are required for building and permission applications must include drawings and pay fees.
The Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA) approved three key plans for the city of Ahmedabad, including a plan for an affordable housing zone. The affordable housing zone will run along a 76 square kilometer area surrounding the SP Ring Road. A total of 15 lakh houses are planned in this zone, with an average unit size of 36 to 80 square meters. Higher floor space indexes are allowed for high-rise development near transit corridors, with a maximum FSI of 5.4 in a 10 square kilometer area surrounding the Sabarmati riverfront. The first affordable housing scheme was approved in the Khodiyar area, consisting of 53 housing units of 63 square meters each in a 24 meter high, six
While the supply side constraints for low cost and affordable housing include lack of availability of land and finance at reasonable rates, the demand drivers include the growing
middle class and urbanisation. Real estate developers, private players in particular, have primarily targeted luxury, high-end and upper-mid housing segment owing to the higher returns that can be gained from such projects.
This document provides the design brief for a proposed 4-star hotel to be built in Kalamboli, Navi Mumbai. Key details include:
- The site is located near the proposed Navi Mumbai International Airport with good transportation access.
- The goal is to design a hotel that caters to international travelers and boosts the local real estate market.
- The design must include required hotel facilities within the constraints of a maximum 50m height and 33% ground coverage while allocating 15% of land to recreation areas.
The document discusses a proposed vocational centre in Khurja, Uttar Pradesh. It includes:
1) An introduction to the need for vocational education and training in India to enhance skills.
2) Case studies of existing vocational centres like the Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute in Khurja and the National Vocational Training Institute for Women in Noida.
3) Details of the proposed site for the new vocational centre in Khurja, including an analysis of the location, connectivity, climate and soil conditions.
4) The conceptual design of the new centre focusing on habitat development and improving employment opportunities through different vocational courses.
This document provides information about high-rise buildings. It discusses the history of tall structures dating back to ancient Rome and Egypt. It then defines what constitutes a high-rise building according to various organizations. A case study of the Kanchenjunga Apartments in Mumbai is presented, outlining its design features like cross ventilation and garden terraces. Services layout and plans/elevations are shown. Taipei 101, formerly the world's tallest building, is also described with details on its height, materials, and seismic resistance through a tuned mass damper system.
The document provides data collection details for a proposed 5-star hotel project in India. It includes information on the entry/exits, parking requirements, entrance lounges, facilities for handicapped guests, guest room types and sizes, restaurant and catering facilities, and kitchen requirements. Standards from the National Building Code of India are referenced for aspects like parking norms. Dimensions and capacities are provided for various areas to aid planning and design of the hotel.
Group housing accommodates groups rather than individual units, making it both public and private. It is a common form of mass housing worldwide. This document discusses different types of group housing like cluster housing and row housing. It provides details on various government schemes for group housing in India. It also outlines building bye-laws, standards, and the National Building Code provisions for elements like minimum plot size, maximum height, open spaces, parking etc. for group housing projects.
1 space studio profile ppt architecture n interiors - 30 07 2013muralanals
An Architectural and interior design firm based in Chennai.
We are an enthusiastic team of Creative, Intelligent, well qualified and Inspired professionals who believe in designing well balanced utilitarian spaces artfully conceptualized to create both a sense of usability and an appreciation of space for the user.
We are inspired by great design , we are moved by great design , we enjoy great design and we simply love to let our love for design show in our work.
The team at our studio comprises of Architects, Interior Designers, Project Managers Qualified Draftsmen, Engineers, 3D Visualizer and other support staff.
RIBA,IIA,AIA,PCAPT COMPARSION IN DETAILIrfan Ullah
The document outlines the typical education and career path for becoming a registered architect in the UK and other countries. It discusses:
- The RIBA 3-part qualification process consisting of undergraduate, masters/graduate diploma, and practical experience requirements.
- Typical degree types for architectural education like BArch, MArch, and DArch degrees.
- Requirements to become registered like O-level passes and A-level qualifications for Part 1, and a Part 1 qualification and exam for Part 2.
- The role of continuing professional development (CPD) in maintaining qualifications and growing skills throughout an architect's career.
The Smarter Small Home was designed to be affordable, sustainable, and livable. It caught the attention of developers and builders with its small design and use of efficient materials. Since its launch, several housing developments featuring Smarter Small Home designs have been planned around Australia, showing how the concept has inspired innovation among industry professionals seeking to address the need for affordable housing solutions.
http://bit.ly/brigade-gateway-enclave
Brigade Gateway Enclave is one of the popular Residential Developments in Malleshwaram neighborhood of Bangalore. It is among the Completed Projects of Brigade Enterprises Limited. The landscape is beautiful with spacious 26 Blocks and over 1200 Houses.
The document summarizes plans for an urban retirement village in Stockton, UK following the "Becker model" of retirement housing developed in the Netherlands. Key aspects of the Becker model include apartments for independent living that are accessible for all ages, a focus on resident well-being over medical conditions, opportunities for participation and community, and care available when needed without making residents feel like patients. The Stockton project aims to deliver 300 homes in a central location with amenities to support independent living and interaction with the wider community.
This document provides an overview of cluster development as an alternative to conventional subdivision development. It discusses how cluster development groups residential properties closer together to utilize the rest of the land for open space. The purposes of cluster development include creating more open space, encouraging integrated site design, and protecting environmentally sensitive areas. Benefits include more preserved land, better stormwater management, and making more ecological and economic sense compared to conventional subdivisions. The document defines various cluster development terminology and discusses planning guidelines and articles related to cluster development.
The document describes an exquisite residential-commercial-retail complex for sale or long lease located in Andheri East, Mumbai. It provides aerial views and details of the facilities and amenities of the well-planned complex developed by a renowned builder. Interested parties can contact the listed phone numbers or email for further property details, quotes, or to express interest.
Villa verde housing 2013 constitución by shubham harlalka.docxshubham harlalka
This project provided worker housing in Villa Verde, Chile following a severe 2010 earthquake. The architect Alejandra Aravena designed the homes using an incremental construction approach. Residents were provided an initial base build home that could be expanded over time as funds allowed. The base build comprised a kitchen/living area, bathroom and two bedrooms on the ground and first floors. An open space next to each home allowed for future expansion. This approach aimed to provide better quality initial shelters that could grow with residents' means, rather than building incomplete small homes.
Library study sanitary requirements of different buildingsArchistudent Portal
Sanitary requirements of all types of buildings is well explained in NBC and should be referred while designing stage. For more information, visit www.archistudent.net
Stanlee's presentation on affordable housingStanLee GeorGe
Urbanization has resulted in people increasingly living in slums and squatter settlements and has deteriorated the housing conditions of the economically weaker sections of the society. This is primarily due to the skyrocketing prices of land and real estate in urban areas that have forced the poor and the economically weaker sections of the society to occupy the marginal lands typified by poor housing stock, congestion and obsolescence.
In this dissertation, we will explore major issues in the development of affordable housing in India and steps taken by the Government and private sector to address them inclusively.
The document outlines building regulations and bylaws for construction in Noida, India. It includes 8 chapters that cover preliminary aspects, building permits, site requirements, construction standards, and more. Chapter 3 specifies general site norms like minimum plot sizes, maximum ground coverage, and setbacks. It defines 8 categories of built forms with separate provisions for residential, commercial, industrial, and other buildings. Construction must follow NBC 2005 standards for structural safety, fire safety, quality of materials, and more. Permits are required for building and permission applications must include drawings and pay fees.
The Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA) approved three key plans for the city of Ahmedabad, including a plan for an affordable housing zone. The affordable housing zone will run along a 76 square kilometer area surrounding the SP Ring Road. A total of 15 lakh houses are planned in this zone, with an average unit size of 36 to 80 square meters. Higher floor space indexes are allowed for high-rise development near transit corridors, with a maximum FSI of 5.4 in a 10 square kilometer area surrounding the Sabarmati riverfront. The first affordable housing scheme was approved in the Khodiyar area, consisting of 53 housing units of 63 square meters each in a 24 meter high, six
While the supply side constraints for low cost and affordable housing include lack of availability of land and finance at reasonable rates, the demand drivers include the growing
middle class and urbanisation. Real estate developers, private players in particular, have primarily targeted luxury, high-end and upper-mid housing segment owing to the higher returns that can be gained from such projects.
This document provides the design brief for a proposed 4-star hotel to be built in Kalamboli, Navi Mumbai. Key details include:
- The site is located near the proposed Navi Mumbai International Airport with good transportation access.
- The goal is to design a hotel that caters to international travelers and boosts the local real estate market.
- The design must include required hotel facilities within the constraints of a maximum 50m height and 33% ground coverage while allocating 15% of land to recreation areas.
The document discusses a proposed vocational centre in Khurja, Uttar Pradesh. It includes:
1) An introduction to the need for vocational education and training in India to enhance skills.
2) Case studies of existing vocational centres like the Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute in Khurja and the National Vocational Training Institute for Women in Noida.
3) Details of the proposed site for the new vocational centre in Khurja, including an analysis of the location, connectivity, climate and soil conditions.
4) The conceptual design of the new centre focusing on habitat development and improving employment opportunities through different vocational courses.
This document provides information about high-rise buildings. It discusses the history of tall structures dating back to ancient Rome and Egypt. It then defines what constitutes a high-rise building according to various organizations. A case study of the Kanchenjunga Apartments in Mumbai is presented, outlining its design features like cross ventilation and garden terraces. Services layout and plans/elevations are shown. Taipei 101, formerly the world's tallest building, is also described with details on its height, materials, and seismic resistance through a tuned mass damper system.
The document provides data collection details for a proposed 5-star hotel project in India. It includes information on the entry/exits, parking requirements, entrance lounges, facilities for handicapped guests, guest room types and sizes, restaurant and catering facilities, and kitchen requirements. Standards from the National Building Code of India are referenced for aspects like parking norms. Dimensions and capacities are provided for various areas to aid planning and design of the hotel.
Group housing accommodates groups rather than individual units, making it both public and private. It is a common form of mass housing worldwide. This document discusses different types of group housing like cluster housing and row housing. It provides details on various government schemes for group housing in India. It also outlines building bye-laws, standards, and the National Building Code provisions for elements like minimum plot size, maximum height, open spaces, parking etc. for group housing projects.
1 space studio profile ppt architecture n interiors - 30 07 2013muralanals
An Architectural and interior design firm based in Chennai.
We are an enthusiastic team of Creative, Intelligent, well qualified and Inspired professionals who believe in designing well balanced utilitarian spaces artfully conceptualized to create both a sense of usability and an appreciation of space for the user.
We are inspired by great design , we are moved by great design , we enjoy great design and we simply love to let our love for design show in our work.
The team at our studio comprises of Architects, Interior Designers, Project Managers Qualified Draftsmen, Engineers, 3D Visualizer and other support staff.
RIBA,IIA,AIA,PCAPT COMPARSION IN DETAILIrfan Ullah
The document outlines the typical education and career path for becoming a registered architect in the UK and other countries. It discusses:
- The RIBA 3-part qualification process consisting of undergraduate, masters/graduate diploma, and practical experience requirements.
- Typical degree types for architectural education like BArch, MArch, and DArch degrees.
- Requirements to become registered like O-level passes and A-level qualifications for Part 1, and a Part 1 qualification and exam for Part 2.
- The role of continuing professional development (CPD) in maintaining qualifications and growing skills throughout an architect's career.
The Smarter Small Home was designed to be affordable, sustainable, and livable. It caught the attention of developers and builders with its small design and use of efficient materials. Since its launch, several housing developments featuring Smarter Small Home designs have been planned around Australia, showing how the concept has inspired innovation among industry professionals seeking to address the need for affordable housing solutions.
Thompson Building Group launched Thompson Sustainable Homes to offer small, affordable homes on the Sunshine Coast where lot sizes were shrinking. They built a display home called Bloom designed by Golden Beach Design to be 159 sqm, transportable, sustainable, and priced at $150,000. By using modern materials like James Hardie products, Bloom has a lighter footprint while maintaining an open, beach-inspired design suited to the Coast. They aim to sell 40+ homes annually both in estates and transportable to remote areas.
This document summarizes and discusses several topics related to peak oil and sustainability. It provides information on upcoming events from Sustainable Monterey County, discusses a presentation by Amory Lovins on energy saving ideas, shows a graph indicating natural gas discovery and production have peaked, and notes that great ideas are not being adopted fast enough to address energy issues. It also reprints an article about oil production potentially peaking and provides contact information for Sustainable Monterey County.
Champion Window donated windows to two projects featured on the TV show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. One project benefited a family in West Chester, Ohio with two daughters who have spinal muscular atrophy. The other project was for Sam Malek in St. Louis, who runs a coffee shop that employs people with disabilities. Champion provided and installed windows for both projects, helping families in need.
@PEOPLEPEOPLE Test desirability before going to production #slush14 #productd...PEOPLE PEOPLE
How can companies become better at listening than they are at selling so we don’t ship crap? How can we radically improve our understanding of our customers make products that makes sense to the people who are going to use them?
We need a clear vision to guide this growth that brings together all levels of government. ShapingSEQ is this vision. It is the foundation upon which we will build the future we want for the South East. It guides our State Infrastructure Plan, it will guide council planning schemes, and it will also form the basis of negotiations for a future SEQ City Deal.
Technology the key for householders to control their usage with electricity pricing models set to change in Australia, it needs to be easy
for consumers to make informed decisions about their electricity use. New
consumer research points to the need for simple, real-time technology to help
track and monitor electricity use. Households that understand their own
behavior stand to benefit most from new pricing plans.
ENERGY IN BUILDINGs 50 BEST PRACTICE INITIATIVESJosh Develop
Technology, economics and policy are rapidly transforming energy markets
and the broader economy. Global efforts to reduce emissions of greenhouse
gases are leading to increased focus on policies that can reduce energy use
or promote low emissions generation.
Australia’s economy-wide target under the United Nations Framework
Convention on Climate Change is to reduce emissions by 26-28 per cent
on 2005 levels by 2030. By the second half of the century, achieving net zero
emissions is likely to be necessary to meet international climate commitments.
The cost of producing electricity from renewable resources has declined
significantly over recent years and remains on a rapid downward trajectory.
Why is Australia better than UK at building energy efficiency?Josh Develop
The UK can learn a thing or two from down under when it comes to building energy use. Robert Cohen and Paul Bannister describe the findings of an ongoing UK initiative to replicate a successful energy efficiency scheme in Australia.
While this focused toward the Australian Tax System it looks at psychology behind making decisions, risk, risk aversion levels and uncertainty as well as heuristics.
This document provides a 20 step guide to cutting energy bills for businesses. It begins by outlining the financial benefits of improving energy efficiency, including potential savings of billions of dollars per year in Australia. Individual businesses can reduce operating costs and increase their value by investing in energy efficiency. The guide then lists the 20 steps to cutting energy use and costs, covering topics such as measuring energy use, lighting, HVAC, IT systems, transportation and generating solar power. Implementing energy efficiency measures can significantly reduce business energy bills and costs.
This document provides a summary and introduction to a guide on becoming a climate resilient business. It discusses how historical weather data is no longer adequate for business planning due to climate change. It aims to make the case for businesses to consider climate risks and integrate climate resilience into existing processes. The purpose is to help businesses protect people, profits, assets and supply chains by knowing how to respond to a changing climate. It acknowledges AECOM's work on climate adaptation and resilience projects globally, as well as tools developed with the UNISDR.
Sekisui Home "Green First" Carbon Neutral HomeJosh Develop
The “Green First” eco-friendly model
contributes to reducing CO2
emissions, and allows residents
to save electricity while enjoying
a comfortable lifestyle
Offers advice on choosing office space for lease and shows how you can benefit by choosing a space that is energy
efficient. The guide also explains how you can manage
your tenancy in an energy efficient way.
Small lots in Low Density Residential Area - Brisbane City CouncilJosh Develop
Brisbane City Plan 2014 allows for small lots of 300 square meters in the Low Density Residential zone if the property is within 200 meters of a neighborhood centre larger than 2000 square meters. A small lot is defined as less than 450 square meters or a rear lot less than 600 square meters excluding the access way. The document lists over 100 neighborhood centres across Brisbane that meet the size criteria to allow for potential small lot development applications nearby. Small lots must comply with minimum frontages and building footprint requirements.
InsulLiving House Energy Performance ReportJosh Develop
This summary provides the key points about an energy performance report on the Bondor InsulLiving House:
1. Comparison of the InsulLiving House electricity consumption data to regional data found that the daily average consumption was 48% less than the southeast Queensland average, adjusted for family size.
2. Space heating and cooling accounted for only 13% of the InsulLiving House's energy use, much less than the 39% national average, allowing occupants to better manage other energy loads.
3. Energy modeling rated the house at 9 stars, and monitoring found it achieved 9.5 stars, indicating a high comfort level with very little energy needed for heating and cooling. The average daily energy used for this was only
Quarterly House Report September 2014 Josh Develop
Domain Group data reports that the national median house price increased by 1.2 per cent over the last quarter, bringing the annual growth figure to 9.4 per cent over the year ending September 2014.
We need to remember that case study and live examples of efficient homes are still very much early days. There is not one model fits all in this case as each climate zone changes and varying orientation needs to be considered. However there are products that can reduce the standard running costs of a home, in very simple and affordable manner.
This document introduces Green Star, a sustainability rating system developed by the Green Building Council of Australia to assess buildings, fitouts, and communities. Green Star aims to improve environmental efficiency and sustainability in the built environment. It provides a framework of best practices and benchmarks that projects can be certified against. Projects certified under Green Star have been shown to use less energy and water, reduce emissions and waste, and improve health and productivity outcomes.
The International Passive House Conference in Aachen, Germany showed how current construction practices can be made more energy efficient to prepare for the future. Passive House technology was demonstrated to significantly reduce energy consumption in buildings, which account for over a third of total energy use in industrialized nations. Six buildings and one district received the 2014 Passive House Award for exemplifying the Passive House concept. A new planning tool called designPH was also introduced to help architects and designers optimize building designs to meet Passive House standards. The conference highlighted that the Passive House standard can cut energy use by up to 90% while being economically attractive and contributing to climate protection goals.
1. SOM's structural engineering studio develops sustainable structural solutions for tall buildings by drawing inspiration from natural forms and geometries found in nature. These biomimetic designs result in efficient, durable tower structures.
2. For projects like the China World Trade Center and Jinling Hotel Tower, SOM studied the growth patterns of bamboo and applied the efficient bracing and tapering to create tall structures that resist lateral loads.
3. Projects such as the Poly International Plaza and Transbay Tower use intricate grid structures and screen frames derived from hurricanes and nautilus shells to provide strength and allow for open floor plans with minimal material usage.
Delivering The Compact City in AustraliaJosh Develop
Delivering the Compact City in Australia
With an ever increasing ageing population, higher density housing and construction is becoming an option for the ageing population to reside. However with the choices comes accessibility issues, transport issues, health issues and various other features that the design of higher density cities is not taking into consideration.
Adelaide Regional style, This style of architecture is characterised by architectural planning based on modernist principles and the use of a select palette of materials including exposed red brick and timber and straw. The form, planning, materials and details of the townhouses demonstrate design characteristics of significant merit and have been recognised through peer awards and publications.
36,778 sq. ft. building; Zoning: SE (Suburban Employment): The (SE) District allows numerous commercial site uses; Passenger elevator; Private and common restrooms; Fully sprinkled; Data center with a grounded floor and a specialized HVAC system; 60 KVA back-up generator; Building/pylon signage; Potential to purchase adjacent parcels; Sale Price: $4,413,360
Stark Builders: Where Quality Meets Craftsmanship!shuilykhatunnil
At Stark Builders our vision is to redefine the renovation experience by combining both stunning design and high quality construction skills. We believe that by delivering both these key aspects together we are able to achieve incredible results for our clients and ensure every project reflects their vision and enhances their lifestyle.
Although we are not all related by blood we have created a team of highly professional and hardworking individuals who share the common goal of delivering beautiful and functional renovated spaces. Our tight nit team are able to work together in a way where we pour our passion into each and every project as we have a love for what we do. Building is our life.
Living in an UBER World - June '24 Sales MeetingTom Blefko
June 2024 Lancaster County Sales Meeting for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty covering the following topics: 1. VA Suspends Buyer Agent Payment Plan (article), 2. Frequently Used Terms in title, 3. Zillow Showcase Overview, 4. QuickBuy commission promotion, 5. Documenting Cooperative Compensation, 6. NAR's Code of Ethics - Mass Media Solicitations, 7. Is it really cheaper to rent? 8. Do's and Don't's when Terminating the Agreement of Sale, 9. Living in an UBER World
Anilesh Ahuja Pioneering a Paradigm Shift in Real Estate Success.pptxneilahuja668
Anilesh Ahuja journey is a testament to the power of vision, resilience, and unwavering determination. As a visionary leader, he continues to inspire and empower others to dream big and challenge the status quo. His legacy extends far beyond the realm of real estate, leaving an indelible mark on the industry and the world at large.
The SVN® organization shares a portion of their new weekly listings via their SVN Live® Weekly Property Broadcast. Visit https://svn.com/svn-live/ if you would like to attend our weekly call, which we open up to the brokerage community.
Signature Global TITANIUM SPR | 3.5 & 4.5BHK High rise Apartments in Gurgaonglobalsignature2022
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1. LookHome
iSSue 7 / 2009
All
ThE SmmiNi
INSIDE: AFFORDABLE HOUSING REVEALED homE uE
MEET THE iSS
bRAinS bEHind
THE SOLuTiOn
wHAT’S THE
RECiPE FOR
LOw-wASTE
buiLdinG?
THE SMARTER SMALL HOME
StyliSh. liveable. very affordable.
SNEAK PEEK
How to count
the carbon in
your home
3. WeLcome home
CreATIng dreAm HomeS And we received from many readers We’ll compare it to traditional ways
communities can be a journey in our recent survey, we know of building. most of all though,
that’s filled with excitement but that you want sustainable home we’ll show how this home delivers
it’s also potentially fraught with ideas that minimise impact on the desires of many Australians —
difficulties. While dreaming up the environment. You also want affordably. Let’s face it, most of us
images of beautiful spaces and beautiful homes that you can afford. love the outdoors and backyard
welcoming rooms is easy, it can We reveal one great option. barbecues, but we also want family
be a challenge turning this into In this special issue of LookHome™, rooms that are home to the Xbox
reality. In recent years, this has we look at an affordable, stylish and plasma TV. The Smarter Small
been made increasingly hard and sustainable solution: The Home takes all of this into account,
with rising home and land prices. Smarter Small Home™. while keeping a firm lid on costs.
The problem of housing We’ll take you behind the scenes Join us in exploring The Smarter
affordability in Australia is a real to look at all the ways this home has Small Home. You can use some of
one — and many of you want to been designed and built a smarter the ideas in your own home and
know if there is a light on the way. We’ll look at energy, carbon create a space that’s truly affordable,
horizon. Thanks to the feedback footprint, and of course, costs. sustainable — and livable.
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4. fading
dreAm?
An increasing number of Australians are finding it hard
to afford their own home. Will home ownership become
a thing of the past – or is there a viable solution?
wORdS VALERIE KHOO
Jupiterimages / getty images
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6. IT ALL ComeS doWn To SImpLe prices have increased markedly in recent
economics. Housing prices are high years, by much more than consumer
because demand outstrips supply. That’s prices or incomes.
the core of the problem. But when you It states the average house price in
peel back the layers to analyse the issue the capital cities is now equivalent to
of housing affordability in Australia, there more than seven years of average
lies a complex web of drivers that range earnings. The equivalent figure from the
from changing demographics and lack of 1950s to the early 1980s is three years of
infrastructure to complex planning laws average earnings.
hindering progress and innovation. The Affordability Index compiled by the
There have been numerous studies Commonwealth Bank and the Housing
and reports on housing affordability in Industry Association (which also takes
Australia. While they may use different into account interest rate levels) shows
It’s a paradox
standards to measure affordability, the the index has recently reached its lowest
that we can results are the same. There’s a problem — points (of affordability) in the 24 years for
be short of and it’s not getting better. which it’s been compiled.
The Senate report ‘A good house Another benchmark used to measure
land. But the is hard to find: Housing affordability housing stress, both in Australia and
reality is that in Australia’ was released by the overseas, is known as the ‘ontario
population and Senate Select Committee on Housing measure’ or the ‘30/40 rule’. This restricts
Affordability in Australia in June 2008. the measurement to households in the
immigration Citing figures from the Australian Bureau lowest 40% of income distribution that
is rising. of Statistics, the report stated that house are paying more than 30% of income
In the 1990s, Australian
families have seen the rise
of the McMansion (right),
overly large homes that
maximise use of lot size.
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8. This trend is evidenced in the rise of investment: more of it must be better.”
mcmansions — a term coined in the 1990s While there is no shortage of demand,
to describe homes typically larger than the opposite is true for supply. According
average and often built to maximise as to the Senate report, there are several
much lot space as possible. factors limiting supply.
despite this trend towards bigger
homes, social researcher Hugh mackay compLex sTaTe and LocaL
points out in The Sydney morning Herald governmenT pLanning
(February 23, 2008): “we’re now a society processes
in which solo households outnumber The report states these are “too complex
those where couples live with their and often involve long delays and high
James alCoCk: FairFaxphotos / getty images / photolibrary
children. … By [2026] about 35% of all costs”. The Senate Select Committee on
Australian households will contain only Housing Affordability in Australia goes
one person, and the one- and two-person so far as to suggest that swift reforms
household will be recognised for what it are needed. “The state governments
is: the demographic mainstream. … The should reform and simplify their planning
Top: By 2026, one- and
two-person households shrinking household means that houses processes so that local governments can
will be recognised as the themselves will eventually have to change, process planning applications quickly.”
demographic mainstream. although there’s not much sign of that
Above: low interest yet: as our households become smaller, infrasTrucTure charges
rates in the 1990s drove
our houses continue to expand, partly You can’t create a livable community
up demand for houses
as auctions became because so many of us are still committed without substantial infrastructure.
buying frenzies. to the idea that home ownership is a good demographer Bernard Salt writes in
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9. housing affordability
The Australian (August 7, 2008): “To installed after residents had moved in.
significantly lift the supply of affordable It goes on to state: “now, the
dwellings requires investment in urban infrastructure is installed as the land
infrastructure such as public transport. is developed and is increasingly being
The reason is that affordable and funded by specific charges on developers.
developable tracts of land on the edge of These charges are significantly higher
capital cities that could make a difference in new South Wales … and may be
to supply and affordability are located significantly reducing the supply of As our households
beyond the city limits. land for housing in that state.”
become smaller, our
“perhaps the reason why previous
generations could deliver affordable income hasn’T caughT up houses continue
housing was because at that time Amp and the national Centre for Social to expand, partly
there was not the public consciousness and economic modelling (nATSem)
and concern about car usage and the released research (march 2008) on
because so many
provision of associated urban services.” trends in housing affordability and of us are still
However, it’s not just the existence or housing stress, 1995/96 to 2005/06. committed to the
creation of infrastructure that is at the The report ‘Wherever I lay my debt, that’s
core of the issue. It’s also about who my home’ revealed that while property
idea that home
pays for it. The Senate report makes prices have jumped 400% since 1986, ownership is a
the point that previously, infrastructure income has only increased by 120%. good investment:
was typically paid by local and state It also indicates that housing
governments out of rates and taxation affordability (or lack of it) is, unsurprisingly,
more of it must
revenue. Furthermore, it was often linked with housing stress. “one of the be better.
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11. housing affordability
to the cost — in dollars and time — of we need to take the meaning of home
transport. rather, the aim must be to more seriously, too. That means paying
build affordable housing in areas where more attention to the need for people to
infrastructure can provide for and attract connect; the need to build communities;
new residents.” the need to develop civic pride …
“We’ve always assumed the great
iT Takes a viLLage Australian dream was about owning your
In contrast to the idea of increasingly own home on a suburban quarter-acre.
isolated suburbs, there are those who are While that version of the dream persists
advocates of a return to community living. for many of us, the dream was always
This concept underpins the new Urbanism about creating a particular way of life in a
movement, which originally stemmed particular kind of community, and those
from the US and gained prominence in aspirations are changing.”
the 1980s. So the challenge is to be able to fulfil
It encouraged the creation of walkable this dream in a climate undergoing an
communities, accessible public spaces, economic downturn and housing crisis
and featured a range of housing types while catering to the diverse — yet unique
— to suit different demographic groups — — needs of Australian home owners. It can
and created local jobs. be done. over the following pages, you’ll
As social researcher and author of discover an innovative housing solution
Advance Australia … Where? Hugh mackay that is a first step towards addressing the
State of
wrote in The Sydney morning Herald: “If housing crisis in Australia. And the best
Shock
we are to take housing more seriously part is, this is only the beginning. According to the AMP/
NATsEM report on housing
affordability between 1996
and 2006, all Australian
states experienced
significant drops in housing
affordability. It states:
• New south wales
is Australia’s least
affordable state, with
homes costing 8.3
times annual disposable
household income in
2006, up almost 40% on
1996 figures, while the
Northern Territory is the
easiest place to buy a
house, with house prices
just five times median
disposable income.
• western Australia
wasn’t far behind New
New Urbanism sees south wales, with
a shift away from housing unaffordability
cookie-cutter housing increasing 63% to 7.45
to livable communities
times annual disposable
where people are
encouraged to
income, while Tasmania
interact. saw the biggest jump, up
65% to 6.1 times annual
disposable income.
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12. wORdS VALERIE KHOO
an innovaTive
JoUrneY
The Smarter Small Home™ is the result of years of
research, a meeting of minds and a duo who relished
the challenge of finding an affordable housing solution.
photolibrary. aDDitional WorDs: suZy yates
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13. creative thinking
WHen KeVIn doodneY LooKed AT home, which they defined as one costing
housing affordability problem in Australia, less than $300,000 for house and land the Smarter
he knew there had to be a solution. But package. With land often representing Smaller home
with over 30 years’ experience in property at least half the total cost of a home
iS juSt the
and real estate, doodney knew complex
planning laws and regulations could
and land package, doodney knew that a
small lot size was crucial. He decided on
beginning.
hinder innovation in solving the issue. a lot size of 10 metres by 30 metres; the
imagine …
“As a nation, our home-owner habits challenge was to design a livable, stylish the juSt-me home
Designed for a young
developed when land wasn’t an issue and and sustainable home on it. “
couple just starting out,
we were sold on this idea that bigger is He believes The Smarter Small Home
a couple just retiring,
better. I can’t understand why we keep project is set to be a turning point for or even a single person.
building these massive houses with room housing affordability in Australia. “We This compact 52 square
for two and three cars,” says doodney, are showing people that you don’t need metre design will feature
who heads up LJ Hooker Land marketing to sacrifice livability and sustainability to one bedroom with lounge,
and is former chief executive officer achieve affordability,” he says. dining and kitchen, a two-
of the Australian Institute of property The project isn’t just a smart innovation way bathroom, balcony,
management. “Anyone who tries to build on a set of architectural blueprints, and, to top it off, a green
something smaller typically makes it box- however. It’s become reality. In an aircraft roof garden.
like and ugly. people today do not want to hangar in meeandah, a suburb close to the extendable home
buy something ugly.” Brisbane airport, the house has been built. Designed for a young
So he embarked on an international When doodney was looking for a couple planning a family in
study to find an answer that would work factory in which to build the home, the future, its key feature
is that the existing 100
square metre living area
As a nation, our home-owner habits developed when land wasn’t can be easily extended
when the time is right, with
an issue and we were sold on this idea that bigger is better. another 100 square metres
upstairs, pre-approved by
council and designed to be
in Australia. doodney says a catalyst in he immediately thought of James Hardie. built in a way that doesn’t
this journey was when he visited the US After all, its study tour was the catalyst for disturb the landscape.
as a member of the James Hardie ‘Living the idea. James Hardie agreed to not only the entertainer
Benchmarks’ Streetscapes tour. The supply a hangar free for 12 months — two Designed for party lovers,
tour was created primarily for Australian months for the build and the remainder this design features a
developers and planners to experience for demonstration — it also offered media room and loads of
firsthand some of the benchmark livable marketing support and any products the undercover outdoor areas
neighbourhoods and high-density, mixed designers wanted to use from the James in 170 square metres.
use urban residential districts in the US. Hardie and Scyon™ range.
Why build it in an aircraft hangar?
BuiLd for your TriBe new home building ideas can sometimes
“Then I spent the next few years looking be stalled when it comes to actually
at affordable housing across the world, constructing the home. This is because,
visiting and studying places like Italy, when you build a home, your plans —
London and paris,” he says. “I realised particularly any innovative concepts
that, in Australia, we needed to tribalise it. — have to go through a council’s strict
We had to find a solution that would suit building regulations. doodney points
our lifestyle and expectations. We couldn’t out it can take five years or longer to
just transplant a solution from another get approval.
country. It wouldn’t work.” Building it in a hangar — where you
doodney identified a host of factors don’t have to wait for council approval
that would be needed for the solution to — meant the result could be showcased
work. The goal was to build an affordable immediately. “We’re inviting council
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14. planners, developers and builders to
The smarter small see the result,” he says. “Keep an open
home is ideal for
mind to what we’ve created and see if
Aussie traditions of
backyard cricket and this suits your village. If not, ask yourself
outdoor barbecues. what does? Use this as a discussion
point to create well-informed outcomes.
It’s not a one-size-fits-all solution, it’s a
demonstration. It may not be the only
answer — but it’s definitely a start.”
Working TogeTher
doodney believes it’s important to
work together with council planners
and elected councils to explore what’s
possible. He points out that many council
regulations and building guidelines
have developed over a historical period
forming a “book of rules” which can also
vary greatly between councils. “often,
if a new building idea is put forward,
they have to refer to the rule book. And
if it’s different to the rule book, then
it’s stopped. But that’s like studying the
teachings of the old testament when we It also strengthened the link between
need to be looking at the new one.” architecture and construction — it helped
doodney sees this as an important me focus on what a builder needs and to
step in housing innovation in Australia. think across the chasm. In this industry,
“It’s frustrating to know that, in one people typically pick one side and stay
industry, you can move from the record there, throwing stones at the other side!”
player to the Cd player and then the
ipod,” he says. “But in the housing uniqueLy ausTraLian
industry there have been no significant Together, doodney and Blacklow have
change since the 1970s.” created an affordable home that,
To realise his vision, doodney called although small, still incorporates all
on the skills of designer Brett Blacklow the elements of a home demanded
to create The Smarter Small Home. by many Australians.
The duo met 15 years ago and have since the backyard: Backyard cricket
collaborated on numerous projects. wouldn’t be the same without … a leFt: Jupiter images / getty images / top: arChiteCt: tone Wheeler
Blacklow studied architecture at backyard. With a lot of only 300 square
I believe that too Queensland University of Technology metres, The Smarter Small Home is built
and supported himself while at university over two storeys on about 65 square
many people working for a builder. The experience gave metres. After allowing for front and side
try to tackle him a unique insight into the way volume setbacks that means the backyard is
affordability builders run their businesses as well as about 120 square metres. “When you
the cost and product constraints involved. have two storeys, you use up less land,”
with a low set “most architects have no really says doodney. “I believe that too many
(single-storey) solid understanding of how a building people try to tackle affordability with a
solution – but goes together; so it was probably the low set (single-storey) solution — but that
most important thing I did,” Blacklow uses up the backyard.”
that uses up the says. “It gave me a really good professor Tony Hall from griffith
backyard. understanding of where the money went. University has been researching the
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15. creative thinking
such as cross ventilation and sliding doors
that open on the outside of the house
(thus doubling the opening compared to
if it slid open on the inside). “It also has
a single switch that turns off all stand-by
appliances so that you only have to flick
one switch when you leave the home,”
says doodney. “We’ve also incorporated
indicators on switches that can tell you
when you are in off-peak electricity.
Humans need reminders and this helps
Brett Blacklow
you figure out it’s a good time to use your
washing machine. It also saves on your
energy bill.” dYnamic duo
australian-made: “Importantly, Brett Blacklow is the
Australians want their products to be Director of Earth spirit
made here. They want real people to home, an architecture
create it — a carpenter, a roofer, a builder. and construction company
It gives their home a sense of inheritance. he founded in 2002.
They don’t want a house that comes in a having studied architecture
box from a factory.” at QUT in the late 1980s,
his early career was
low wastage: Accordingly to doodney,
spent in the trenches,
when you build a home, 5% of the cost
working for a medium-sized
disappearance of backyards from new of the home is typically wasted in
project builder.
Australian homes over the past 10 materials. “We decided to build the
home to a grid so we’ve reduced waste
kevin Doodney is the
years and, with it, the increase in poorly
Director of lJ hooker land
designed houses that lack natural light significantly,” he says. “many home
Marketing Queensland.
and maximise floor space. builders design the home and then cut
with a real estate career
Hall says we need a campaign to save the products to fit. We’ve worked the spanning 30 years, he has
“the real Australian lifestyle”. The answer other way around, we’ve factored in the blitzed the sales for lJ
isn’t necessarily bigger lots. “You could size of the products first — that means hooker nationally achieving
double the Australian housing density less of it goes in the bin.” Top salesperson for eight
[per hectare] and save your backyard The above are just some examples years running. he has also
by making the front yard smaller and of the innovative ideas found in The successfully re-designed
building two storeys,” he says. Smarter Small Home. “good design is and regenerated ailing
just brainpower,” says Blacklow. “We’ve
residential estates
the indoor-outdoor home: “We’ve
throughout south-east
stuck Jamie durie in there!” says got the best brains in the business
Queensland on behalf
doodney, referring to the Australian collaborating on this and future projects.
of financiers.
celebrity landscaper, an advocate of We made a commitment that we wanted
“The outdoor room”. to make a difference to the industry,
“other cultures shut their houses down to do something significant, and this is
but we know Australians like loads of just the beginning.”
natural light. There is also room for the doodney says that he knows this house
plasma TV, but it’s situated so that you will sell. “every vendor I have shown this
can see it from outside the home. That home to wants one. This is what people
means you can have a drink outside and want to buy and that’s the clincher.
still watch the footy.” It is a demonstration in affordability,
energy-efficient: doodney says his and I dare you to improve on this,” he
goal was to create a home with a low challenges.“don’t tell us what we have
carbon footprint. The home incorporates done wrong with this home. Tell me how kevin Doodney
smart passive heating/cooling strategies, we can make the next one even better.”
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16. wORdS AMANDA FALCONER
The Solution InTrodUCIng …
he smarTer
T
maLL home
s
A small lot, small house, smart choice of
materials and an efficient construction method
are the key ingredients in delivering a home
that stylish, sustainable — and very affordable.
illustrator: iain mCkellar: overallpiCture.Com /
arChiteCt: brett blaCkloW
14
17. the smarter small home
WHen deSIgner BreTT BLACKLoW they needed to make the land size small.
sat down with project instigator Kevin The decision to create a lot 10 metres
doodney to try to create the archetypal wide by 30 metres long set up a series of
affordable home, he didn’t begin with the design constraints; they became a design
home itself. Instead, it was the size of the problem that Blacklow and his team
lot that was his first consideration. As needed to solve. For example, having the
the cost of land is often at least half the smallest block of land meant that the
cost of a total house and land package, home really had to be a two-storey house.
both Blacklow and doodney knew that “generally doing a three-bedroom,
to deliver an affordable housing product, two-storey house isn’t a wise decision,”
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18. Blacklow says. “There’s more surface area joists or the traditional slab on ground.
Show me on the outside of the house, so there’s These screw-in piers are typically installed
the moneY more scaffolding and it will take longer in just half a day and, at this point,
and cost more money [than a single- the foundations are finished. no bulk
Blacklow is well qualified
to assess the real costs storey home].” However the land saving earthworks are needed.
of construction. when is so significant, Blacklow and doodney Blacklow says the type of land
he added up the bill to felt that with some thoughtful design, available in developers’ land banks was
construct The smarter the additional costs would be offset. a consideration when choosing the way
small home™, the total was the sub-floor would be constructed.
about $127,583 excluding smarTer producT much of the land in many areas of
the gsT. with gsT, the cost seLecTion — The roof south-east Queensland and some parts
was just over $140,000.
Blacklow says that careful product selection of Sydney and nSW is sloping. In other
Blacklow then calculated helped claw back costs — particularly when places, like perth, for example, the soil
the cost to build the home running and maintenance costs were on land available for development is
substituting the James thrown into the mix. While the actual sale considered reactive.
hardie products with
price of the home was the first key thing to A senior project designer with Land
timber weatherboards and
get right, it was also important to ensure and Housing development in the Western
flat sheet ply cladding.
lower life cycle costs as well. Australian department of Housing and
he then did another
calculation, substituting often, time is money, so the speed of Works says that more difficult sites are
the piers with an ‘M’class construction also drove product decisions. now over-represented relative to the flat
concrete slab on flat The team was always thinking of products sandy sites that are traditionally preferred
ground, brick veneer walls that could be installed and simply finished; for development.
instead of lightweight
cladding, and a pitched
concrete tiled roof using While the actual sale price of the home was the first key thing to
standard roof trusses. The
total costs were $150,808 get right, it was also important to ensure lower life cycle costs.
and $166,261 respectively,
including gsT.
ones that involved the least number of As a result, site costs for fill and
of course, as with any construction layers. For example, Blacklow retaining are anywhere from $15,000
costing analysis of this
chose an all-in-one Bondor sandwich to $20,000 per lot and “will play an
kind, the primary intent is
panel for the roof, which meant the increasing part in the future,” he says.
to illustrate in broad terms
relative costs between roof was fully installed in half a day. elsewhere in the country, builders
different construction “one product turns up to site,” he says. frequently tell developers and consumers
methods. Actual costs “When it’s finished we have our roof that to build on sloping sites will cost
would depend on many structure, insulation, sheeting, ceiling ‘thirty grand extra’. They arrive at this
factors, including individual structure and finished ceiling. Instead cost very roughly with an approach based
building firms’ designs, of having a scaffold up for two or three on using a concrete slab.
locations and supply weeks, it’s all done in half a day.” Blacklow believes that the industry has
agreements. Using the Bondor panel didn’t inhibit been building the same way for two or
Blacklow outlined these design options either. While there are three hundred years and that it’s really
drivers of cost variances: some span constraints to consider, the hard to change people’s thinking. “While
• Quick and efficient panel can be used on anything from an screw-in piers have been around for ages,
installation with almost flat roof to one with a steep pitch. hardly anyone uses them,” he says. “The
screw-in footings. The beauty of them is that we don’t have to
slab on ground requires smarTer producT come out and make a flat area and we
arChiteCt: brett blaCkloW
a level pad, whereas the seLecTion — The suB-fLoor don’t have to dig or pour footings and box
raised house can be built At the opposite end of the building — the up the slab. We just screw these things
over a small fall without
ground — another smart product choice into the ground, we put the posts on
coNTINUED oPPosITE was made. Twenty-two steel screw-in that afternoon, and on day two we start
piers were used instead of brick piers and installing the floor framing.”
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19. the smarter small home
coNTINUED
incurring any real extra cost. That’s
because the screw-in footings don’t
require excavation and don’t produce a
big pile of excess soil that needs to be
dumped or spread over the remainder
of the site. In addition, installing the
screw-in footings means two people
are there over a half day, whereas a
slab uses seven or more subcontractor
teams and happens over a one to two
week period.
• cheaper plumbing costs. Typically the
plumber’s charge is slightly cheaper
when plumbing suspended pipework
under a timber framed floor than it is
buried under a slab.
• no cost requirements for termite
protection. The slab on ground
requires termite protection to the slab
penetrations (at the very minimum)
The first smarter small home whereas the raised house has no cost
has been built in a hangar in requirements for termite protection.
QlD. It has achieved a 5.5 star
• greater cost-effectiveness in using
rating, modelled with the BERs
Pro 4.1 in climate zone 2.
lightweight products than brick
veneer with steel support. The
costs of the brick veneer skin and
the requirement for steel support
bars over openings makes it a more
costly solution than using lightweight
sheet products. It would be costly
to reproduce the overhangs and
window sizes that are in this house if
brickwork were used. In addition, the
heavyweight brickwork requires a metal
scaffold, not an aluminium one, which
is more expensive to hire. The labour
time required for brick installation is
typically longer than sheet cladding so,
again, the scaffold stays up for a much
longer period of time and therefore
incurs more cost.
• reduced scaffolding costs. Building a
traditional roof is more time consuming
and costly as it also requires a scaffold
in place for a longer period of time. The
sandwich panel roof solution is installed
in half a day using two carpenters
where the traditional trussed roof and
ceiling system uses up to five different
subcontractor teams and typically
occurs over a two-week period.
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20. smarTer producT that’s made from the Scyon™ material,
seLecTion — fLoors a lightweight cement composite.
When it comes to floor framing Blacklow Unlike particleboard, Scyon™ won’t
chose timber joists. But not just any swell when wet. When water penetrates
joists. He designed the home around the materials like particleboard, it causes
most cost-effective joists he could find — it to swell. Then tiles can crack, bulge
245mm by 90mm Hyne ply I Beams. The and pop off.
retail cost of these is about $8 per lineal
metre compared with two or three times smarTer producTs — WaLLs
that amount for hardwood or laminated For the wall frames the team chose
veneer lumber (LVLs). prefabricated timber frames. Again,
The maximum span of the joists this this means the frames turn up on the
size is 4.2m. “So we tried to design the day they’re needed and it speeds up
structure of our house and our floor plate construction. Timber is also easier
around the limitations of our economical than metal for carpenters to adjust
materials,” Blacklow says. if a mistake has been made.
“Typically no-one approaches it like However, as the designers began to
that. The builder or designer comes up consider the cladding materials that
with a floor plan and then he works out would go on the frame, Blacklow felt
how to make it stand up.” he needed to set some ground rules
Blacklow feels this is a recipe for about product usage with project
adding all sorts of costs that aren’t partner James Hardie.
You are working with the “grain” of the street to create identity ...
Making frontages “active” creates life, and gives vitality to the public realm.
immediately obvious into a building, “I didn’t want this to be the James
because the designer or builder has to Hardie affordable house,” he says.
make the structure work. He says that “obviously the prototype house is built
with his approach “you can pare down in James Hardie’s empty factory space,
the costs”. For example, the number but I didn’t want any pressure to use
of bearers (the chunkier, heavier James Hardie® products without me
supporting timbers) is reduced and arriving independently at that decision.
the cost-effective joists selected are I thought we’d use three products, but at
used to their maximum capacity. the end of the day we’ve used eight or
With the floor framing nailed, the nine — Scyon™ Stria™ and Axon™ cladding,
design team began to think about the Axent™ trim, Linea™ weatherboard
type of material that would go on top and Secura™ interior flooring, as well
of the frame. The most inexpensive as HardiFlex® sheets, HardiColor®,
flooring is particleboard and on top compressed for sunhoods and pineridge®
of that, tiling can be a good option, lining in the walk-in robes!”
particularly when the finished price After researching exterior cladding
of between $110 and $140 a square metre materials, Blacklow and the team
for timber flooring is factored in. concluded that there is “nothing that can
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Above: speed
of construction Blacklow felt that he could source “a touch a few of the James Hardie products
and designing for good tile for around $15 a square metre price-wise”. He says that then when
minimal waste
that could be laid for around $45 a square he found that paint companies Wattyl
keep costs down
in The smarter metre”. Instead of particleboard, the and Taubmans provide 15-year paint
small home. substrate could be a flooring product warranties for certain paints used
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21. the smarter small home
LOOKING GOOD FROM EVERY ANGLE are we back
to front?
In its most compact form,
fronT & rear eLevaTion
The smarter small home
has been designed for a
rear-loaded lot with the
house at the front. Instead
of having a front yard and
backyard, there is one
sizeable yard. “we haven’t
got a big driveway and
wasted 120 square metres,”
Blacklow says. “Instead
we’ve just used 30 square
metres for the front.”
If the home is to be used on
lots that aren’t rear loaded,
they’ll probably be slightly
bigger blocks. For example,
side eLevaTions a large Queensland
developer has already
commissioned five smarter
small homes after seeing a
sneak preview. They will be
built on 15 metre wide lots.
Urban designer sharni
howe says the combination
of building height,
massing and scale, built
form elements, and the
interface between uses are
fundamental to creating a
sense of identity and place.
she explains that at this
level, you are working with
the “grain” of the street to
create identity.
some aspects deserve
more attention than others.
from aBove Making frontages “active”
creates life, and gives
vitality to the public realm.
howe says that the rule
of thumb is that the more
frontages on the street, the
more active it will be. In
areas where frontages have
tended to be dominated by
garages, rear access lanes
can create a more active
and safer streetscape
environment.
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22. Instead of on products like Scyon™ Linea In addition, using the Axent trim with
weatherboard and Scyon™ Stria cladding, its 15-year paint warranty also creates
choosing he thought: “This is sensational.” a saving over the life of the building.
products that Time saved in construction was another “Typically we couldn’t put on a pine timber
need detailed plus. “many of James Hardie’s products batten and not have a drama in under
are sheet products and so a carpenter 10 years,” Blacklow says.
flashings and can cover an area of three square metres
jointings, in 10 minutes. So we’ve chosen products repeTiTion is The
that cover a big bit of area when they go deveLoper’s friend
products like
on,” Blacklow says. A key driver of the affordability of a
HardiFlex® In addition, instead of choosing development versus that of a single
sheets have products that need detailed flashings home is building the exact same floor
and jointings, products like HardiFlex® plan. “When we’re doing this we want to
been used. sheets have been used. “We have this make the outside of these homes look
detail that we’ve used that puts a little bit as different as possible, while still being
of a snakeskin (damp-proof membrane) essentially the same,” says Blacklow. It’s
flashing behind the joint in the sheets this approach that helps ensure a vibrant
with a batten [Scyon™ Axent trim] community instead of the homogeneity
arChiteCt: brett blaCkloW
on top. You’ve got a finished joint and that planners, developers and consumers
we can put on as many battens as we are moving away from.
like.” This is a cheaper way to make a “The thing I’d say about these products
weather-tight joint than using folded is that you can give me one standard
metal flashings . flat sheet like HardiFlex and I can give
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23. the smarter small home
Shining the
light on
running
FLOOR PLANS AT A GLANCE coStS
Running costs were a
key consideration for the
design team. According
to the chairman of the
National Appliance
and Equipment Energy
Efficiency committee,
Dr Tony Marker, one watt
consumed in stand-by
is, as a general rule,
approximately equal
to $1 per year. A single
appliance using eight watts
of power in stand-by will
add approximately $8 per
year to your electricity bill.
stand-by power
consumption accounts
for up to 10% or more
ground fLoor of Australia’s household
electricity usage.
This costs Australian
households more than
$5 billion and generates
more than 5 million
tonnes of carbon dioxide
per annum.
To help reduce stand-by
power use, Blacklow
and the team added an
override switch at the
front door that can turn
off the circuit that has
attached to it all the
discretionary appliances
like televisions, stereos
and the like. when you
come home you just flip
the switch back on.
illustrator: iain mCkellar: overallpiCture.Com
In addition, off-peak power
will be connected to the
firsT fLoor house, and power points
that indicate when off-
peak power is available
will be installed in areas,
such as laundries, that
The floor plan of The Smarter Small Home has been reproduced with the permission of architect Brett Blacklow, Earth Spirit
Home Pty Ltd. As the plans, sketches, computer images and models of The Smarter Small Home are protected by copyright they
have significant energy-
cannot be reproduced without permission. using appliances.
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24. meaSuring
waSte
one of the key elements
of the design approach
was to design rooms,
heights and walls to the
size of materials available.
“when I buy timber, it
has to be in 300mm
increments,” says Blacklow.
“Plasterboard is two
different widths. If I’m not
thinking of those things
when I’m designing, then
I’m potentially buying more
than I need and I’m also
paying someone to cut it
down to the right size.”
In addition, the team has
developed the design to
incorporate a number of
the offcuts that may be smart innovation:
generated. For example, sliding doors stack on the
they use hardiFlex sheets outside to maximise the
in certain places, and then opening, linking the home
to its outdoor room.
also use the 600mm offcuts
in another. That’s instead
of using full sheets and
throwing the offcuts away.
you five or six different finishes. It can glazing is a building component
“For example, plasterers
be done without texturing or anything that contributes disproportionately
often line the inside walls
by sheeting straight over like that, but through using vertical or to a building’s energy ratings. In an
a window or door and then horizontal battens, or smooth ones or unpublished study ratings appeared
cutting it out,” Blacklow really protruding ones. These products to be directly related to the overall
says. Then half an hour just have a bucketload of flexibility at a proportion of glazing and none achieved
later they need the same really affordable price,” he says. a 5 star rating if its glazing ratio was
size as that or smaller and in excess of approximately 26% of its
so they cut off a new piece WindoWs aren’T jusT floor area. (This study and the factors
of plaster.” a hoLe in The WaLL that contribute to energy efficiency are
Because all the waste on a Blacklow knew that the typical length covered in more detail in The Smarter
building site is paid for, it of plasterboard and other lining materials green Book, available at http://www.
makes sense to minimise it. is 2,400mm, so he set ceiling heights jameshardie.com.au/smarter/green.html.)
Typically, skips have to be at a standard 2.4m high. Windows If windows are poorly chosen, sized,
hired and then transported
wouldn’t just be a “hole in the wall” oriented or protected, it can allow too
to a transfer station or
either. When considering where to much solar radiation into the building
recycler and then fees paid
locate them, some key questions would causing overheating in summer. In
on that. on this house, the
need to be answered first. addition, overglazing causes excessive
arChiteCt: brett blaCkloW
team aims to reduce the
total waste produced by Is the window for access, ventilation, heat losses in winter.
up to 50%. view or daylight — or a combination With these factors in mind, Blacklow
of those factors? How can enough of decided that instead of putting a window
“I’m very comfortable we’ll
achieve that,” Blacklow says. them be used while at the same time in every wall, they would break it down
minimising the number of them? to determine the function of the specific
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25. the smarter small home
window. “This wall is the one we get now on the market,” he says. “As a result,
our light through; this opening is for every decision we’ve made has been
access; this is for ventilation — and with the goal of creating a space that
when we get to one for ventilation, feels large even though it’s small. And
we make it a louvre.” Louvres allow we’re not decorating it with things that
the wall to be opened in percentages. aren’t needed.
When it’s a view window, it has been “We’ve been intent on getting the
made a fixed window, because Blacklow architecture to do the work. We’ve been
claims that’s five times cheaper than trying to make a great cake, not squirt a
having an openable one. The western whole lot of pretty icing on it.”
wall of The Smarter Small Home has no You be the judge. The Smarter Small
windows at all, but it does use makrolon® Home is available for tours from April 2, smart shading and
multiwall sheets. 2009. Check at www.smartersmallhome. window placements
At less than half the price of normal com.au for details. are important.
glazing, this polycarbonate product
floods the house with natural light
while reflecting 91% of the western
heat load. Its stylish and unique look
also adds to the aesthetic appeal
of the project.
Blacklow says this approach means
that the total window bill is 65% to 70%
that of a normal volume builder, because
they don’t usually approach the design of
windows in this way. “They put double-
hungs here, sliders there, and they haven’t
saved money where they could,” he says.
hardWorking spaces
In a house as small as this one, in total
about 120 square metres, no space can
be wasted. As a consequence, there
are no hallways. Blacklow says they’ve
also tried to use a lot of combined rooms
and, in some ways, they’ve reverted
back to features popular in the 1950s,
like eat-in kitchens.
Instead of separate kitchen, dining
and living rooms that aren’t all necessarily
well used, the designers have created
a large room with a kitchen at one end
with space for a large table that can
be used for food preparation and
dining. Alternatively, a mobile kitchen
preparation bench and a smaller dining
table can be used.
Blacklow says flexibility is the key.
“While we’ve been designing a house
that’s affordable, we know that in creating
this we’re taking people a few steps
beyond everything else they’re seeing
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26. the smarter small home
counting the carbon
Analyse, reduce and offset: (we modelled the smarter small gFl wind farm in gudhepanchgani
that should be the recipe home design but with a concrete in the state of Maharashtra,
for designers and builders slab, brick veneer and concrete India. operational since April
who are serious about their roof tiles). see graph below. 2007, the 23.1Mw wind farm
carbon footprint. is made up of 14 wind turbines
where the carbon
each capable of generating
you can’t manage what you comeS from
1.65Mw of energy and displacing
can’t measure, and there is climate Friendly reports that,
51,618 tonnes of greenhouse
energy used in lots of ways that based on its analysis ,most of
gas emissions caused by the
you may not have even thought the emissions from The smarter
burning of fossil fuels.
of. when it comes to houses, small home come from steel,
climate Friendly Managing aluminium and plastics; together climate Friendly often supports
Director Joel Fleming says these account for 60% of its projects in developing countries
that the carbon emissions total emissions. In the case of like china and India. “In part,
from buildings are actually the traditionally built home, this is because Australian
one of the greatest contributors most of its emissions come projects don’t currently
to Australia’s greenhouse from concrete, clay bricks, reduce emissions over and
gas emissions. steel and plasterboard, which above the cuts already
together account for 58.6% required by regulation,”
climate Friendly’s approach is
Joel Fleming says.
to help organisations understand of its total emissions.
and measure their carbon They also quote csIRo data
footprint by working out how indicating that the average
many tonnes of carbon they energy intensity for a high
produce. They then look at energy intensive house is
ways to reduce it, like using approximately 5,500 megajoules which iS greener?
green energy from a wind per square metre (MJ/m2) while
farm, for example. To offset the average energy intensity
2.0 6,000
other unavoidable emissions for a low energy intensive house 5,000
5,274
they might suggest purchasing 1.5
1.62
is approximately 4,500MJ/m2. 4,000
renewable energy carbon
climate Friendly’s analysis
3,721
credits from independently
1.16
1.0 3,000
James Hardie kyoto-compliant projects. demonstrates that the energy
2,000
intensity for both The smarter
has offset James hardie asked climate
small home (3,721MJ/m2) and
0.5
1,000
Friendly to measure the carbon
the carbon footprint of The smarter small
the traditionally built home
0.0 0
(5,274MJ/m2) are less energy
produced in the home . It found that about
™
intensive than the average
co2 used to Energy
139 tonnes of co2 were used manufacture intensity
construction to manufacture the materials
low and high energy intensive
materials and (MJ/m2)
houses. The smarter small home
of T Smarter
he used in the home as well as to
is significantly less than any
construct the
actually construct it. That works home (tonnes/m2)
Small Home out at about 1.16 tonnes of co2
of them.
by supporting per square metre. This compares James hardie has offset A traditionally built home
to almost 195 tonnes, or 1.62 the carbon produced in the The smarter small home
wind farms tonnes per square metre, of co2 construction of The smarter
in India. for a traditionally built home small home by supporting the
1
The 120 square metre home is built on a 300 square metre ‘lot’ inside an empty factory hangar belonging to
James Hardie. This approach was taken to speed construction and remove the need for planning permits. It also
meant that the prototype home could be used as a display for nine to 12 months. However, The Smarter Small
Home is designed and intended to be built on actual sites.
2
In the relevant James Hardie technical manual, James Hardie recommends the use of folded corrosion-resistant
flashings as best practice. designers and builders are responsible for ensuring the appropriateness and adequacy
of the weather-tight details used on each particular project.
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27. small is the new big
STYLE AND
susTainaBiLiTy
Small is beautiful. In fact, after years
of expanding home sizes, it seems that
small may actually be the new big.
wORdS VALERIE KHOO
The trend towards smaller,
more sustainable homes is
showcased in this home in
Kurri Kurri, NSW, by Living
Green Designer Homes.
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