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James Cook University’s John Grey Hall of Residence 2018

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James Cook University’s John Grey Hall of Residence

House Notes – James Cook University’s John Grey Hall of Residence

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John Grey Hall is a brand new on-campus accommodation facility which opened in February 2018 that houses 300 students in high density living that promotes walking, biking and the use of public transport.

Being only a stone’s throw to class makes living at John Grey Hall one of the best places to live while you are studying at James Cook University Cairns. Living arrangements vary from studio apartments to share living which also include accessible options. Facilities within the building include study rooms, BBQ’s, gym, skydeck, recreational room with table tennis and pool table, bike storage and share car. Our Community Spirit Program include social engagement, trips, events, fitness and health activities facilitated at national parks, and career and life skill workshops.

Designed by Wilson Architects and built by ADCO Constructions

Sustainability Features

Years Open
2018
ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENT FEATURES
    • Energy efficiency:
    • Energy monitoring
    • Passive heating cooling:
    • Cross ventilation
    • Active heating cooling:
    • Ceiling fans
    • Water harvesting and saving features:
    • Stormwater management
    • Energy Efficient Lighting
    • LED lights throughout
    • Window Protection:
    • Blinds
INSULATION SPECIFICATIONS
    • Insulation Type:
    • Ceiling
RENEWABLE ENERGY SPECIFICATIONS
    • All-Electric Home?
    • No
COSTS AND COST SAVINGS
    • Total cost of home when constructed:
    • $40M
HOUSE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
    • Universal design accessability
    • Disability access
      Multi-generational
      Wheelchair Access
    • Universal Design Features
    • Kitchen bench/table for wheelchairs to access (75-85cm high)
      Lever handles for doors (no knobs)
      Lift/elevator
      Self closers to all external doors
      Semi recessed basins
      Slip resistant flooring
      Space around toilets for ease of access in wheelchairs
      Strong fittings like towel rails that can be used as hand rails
      Window openings easily accessible
    • Number of bedrooms
    • 1
    • Number of bathrooms
    • 1
GARDEN AND WASTE REDUCTION
    • Garden / Outdoors
    • Community vegetable garden
      Native plants
HEALTHY HOME FEATURES
    • Healthy home features
    • Cross flow ventilation
Location
Smithfield QLD 4878
    • Housing Type:
    • High Density Housing/Strata Development
    • Project Type:
    • New Build
    • Open with support of
    • Cairns Regional Council
    • Builder
    • ADCO Constructions
    • Designer
    • Wilson Architects

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