Residence S&A
New House in Richmond - Victoria
This 2-storey house explores ideas of efficiency, sustainability and densification in a changing inner-city neighbourhood...
Project Data
| Site Area: | 210m2 |
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| Floor Area: | 150m2 |
| Completed: | 2020 |
| Consultants: | Residential Structures (Structural Engineer) |
| Contractor: | Baker Building Group |
| Photography: | Open Studio Pty Ltd |
Sustainability Data
| Orientation & Form: | small size and compact form (economy of form, space and materials) |
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| layout maximises daylight and winter solar gain | |
| external window shading including adjustable screen for West-facing windows | |
| space zoning | |
| Envelope: | designed for durability, longevity and minimal maintenance |
| thermal mass (concrete slab) stabilises internal temperature | |
| thermal insulation levels exceed building code requirements | |
| double-glazed windows with full-depth hardwood frames eliminate thermal bridges | |
| air barriers increase air tightness and manage moisture in building envelope | |
| Energy: | net zero energy-ready house |
| heating, cooling and hot water delivered by high-efficiency heat pumps | |
| 19-panel photovoltaic system connected to battery storage | |
| no gas connection | |
| natural cross ventilation via large openings fitted with insect screens | |
| Materials: | facade cladding sheet layout defined by material sizes to reduce waste |
| material reduction and no unnecessary applied finishes | |
| Water & Biodiversity: | site rehabilitation through removal of concrete paving |
| large areas set aside for vegetable and native planting | |
| all external areas permeable | |
| water-saving fixtures | |
| rainwater collection and use for wcs |