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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

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

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