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Roy’s Place 2019

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Roy’s Place

House Notes – Roy’s Place

Learn more about sustainable design and working with the wrong orientation at Roy’s Place. These houses are currently under construction so we will be sharing our experience from what we built 20 years ago and what we care doing now…

The dwellings are specifically designed for retirees / down-sizers and essentially people 55+.
The properties are 350 sq. metres with 130 sq metres of living space, 60 sq. metres of front garden, 45 sq. metres of internal garden courtyard and a double carport with security gate.
The units are separated by large rammed earth walls.

These homes have the following design features:

  • Flooded with light from high operable east facing windows
  • 6 raised garden beds in each front yard – with grey-water irrigation
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Computer nook
  • High ceilings
  • Universal access
  • Gold Disability Access

Energy Efficient and Sustainability Features:

  • All electric dwellings
  • 5.5 kW of PV For 1 to 2 occupants
  • 10 kW Home Battery
  • Electric Vehicle (EV) charging outlet in carports
  • EV Induction charging plates – future proofing
  • Double glazed windows plus sliding doors into the courtyard
  • Rainwater tank – 3,000 litres
  • Grey water recycling – all bathrooms and laundries
  • Heat pump hot water system
  • Space Heating and Cooling – Daikin US 7 Reverse Cycle Air Conditioner (Inverter)
  • WELS rated water fixtures
  • 4.5 litre shower heads
  • Cross flow ventilation
  • Air Tightness – sealed to PassivHaus standard – will be Blow Tested
  • R4.0 in the walls
  • R6.5 in ceilings

Sustainability Features

Years Open
2019
ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENT FEATURES
    • Energy efficiency:
    • Draught proofing
      Efficient lighting
      Efficient appliances
    • Passive heating cooling:
    • Cross ventilation
      Shading
      Thermal mass
    • Active heating cooling:
    • Ceiling fans
      Split system airconditioner
    • Water heating:
    • Hot water heat pump
    • Water harvesting and saving features:
    • Above ground rainwater storage
      Grey water system
      Low flow shower heads
      Low flow taps
      Drip irrigation
    • Above ground rainwater storage Type:
    • Water Tank - Slim Thin Tanks
    • Above ground rainwater storage Size
    • 3,000L
    • Storage connected to
    • Whole house
    • Energy Efficient Lighting
    • LED lights throughout
      Natural daylight
SUSTAINABLE & RECYCLED MATERIALS
    • Recycled and reused materials:
    • Bricks
      Concrete
      Glass
      Paving
      Timber
INSULATION SPECIFICATIONS
    • Insulation Type:
    • Under-roof
      Ceiling
      Internal walls
      External walls
      Floor
    • Ceiling Type:
    • Bulk – polyester
    • Ceiling Rating:
    • R3.5
    • Floor Type:
    • Concrete edge insulation
    • Under Roof Insulation Type:
    • Anti-con
    • Under Roof Insulation Rating:
    • R3.2
    • Internal Walls Insulation Type:
    • Bulk – polyester
    • Internal Walls Insulation Rating:
    • R4.0
    • External Walls Rating:
    • R3.5
RENEWABLE ENERGY SPECIFICATIONS
    • All-Electric Home?
    • Yes
    • Energy star rating:
    • 8.3
    • Renewable energy used:
    • Solar PV grid connect
    • Size of PV system:
    • 5.5kW
COSTS AND COST SAVINGS
    • Total cost of home when constructed:
    • $885,000
    • Cost estimate of sustainable home/features:
    • $50,000
HOUSE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
    • House Size
    • 130m2
    • BAL Rating
    • BAL – Low: There is insufficient risk to warrant specific construction requirements
    • Roof
    • Metal (Colorbond)
    • Wall Materials
    • Lightweight construction (timber frame)
      Rammed earth
    • Window and Door Types
    • Clerestory windows
      Double glazing
      Stacking windows/doors
    • Universal design accessability
    • Disability access
      Multi-generational
      Universal access
      Wheelchair access
    • Universal Design Features
    • 100cm minimum door opening width
      Hobless showers
      Lever handles for doors (no knobs)
      No stairs/steps
      Ramps and path gradients must be less than 20:1
      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
    • Number of bedrooms
    • 2
    • Number of bathrooms
    • 2
GARDEN AND WASTE REDUCTION
    • Garden / Outdoors
    • Composting
      Drip irrigation
      Edible garden
      Green walls
      Native plants
      Water wise plants
    • Waste Reduction Practices:
    • Compost all food scraps
HEALTHY HOME FEATURES
    • Healthy home features
    • Airtight house design
      Cross flow ventilation
      Low VOC paints/sealer/varnish
      Natural fibre furnishings
      Natural light and ventilation
      Natural oil sealer/finishes
      No carpets
Location
White Gum Valley WA 6162
    • Housing Type:
    • Units Designed for Retirees / Down Sizers
    • Project Type:
    • New Build
    • Builder
    • Mark Swann
    • Designer
    • Owner

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