SHAC Two Bed Apartments 2018

House Notes – SHAC Two Bed Apartments

The SHAC group came together through a shared realisation that Fremantle’s artistic capital is at risk and concern that artists are being priced out of the rental and home ownership market and consequently being pressured to leave the community. The intention of SHAC is to establish an example of secure and affordable housing based on sustainable and creative environmental design for artists and creatives living in the Fremantle area.

It is a new housing initiative, the first to be trialed in WA and presents an alternative to current mainstream and social housing options.

Two bedroom apartments
Designed using passive solar design principles taking advantage of the winter sun to the north and the cooling breezes of the Fremantle Doctor in the summer. The external walls and ceilings are all insulated to keep the temperature constant throughout the year, minimising the need for mechanical heating and cooling.

Car parking is located at one end of the property which has meant that uninterupted landscaped areas around apartments promotes interaction between residents. Water wise landscaping has been provided which will keep the apartments cooler in summer.

Bike parking areas have been integrated into the design, along with the locations ease of access to public transport this minimises the reliance on cars.

Also open for Sustainable House Day are:

In addition to the homes both studio spaces will also be open to view on the day

To find out more about the build and how the residents are going click here http://www.shacfreo.com.

Sustainability Features

Years Open
2018
ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENT FEATURES
    • Energy efficiency:
    • Draught proofing
      Efficient lighting
      Efficient appliances
    • Passive heating cooling:
    • Cross ventilation
      Passive solar designed home
      Thermal mass
    • Water heating:
    • Water heated by PV system

    • Water harvesting and saving features:
    • Above ground rainwater storage
    • Energy Efficient Lighting
    • LED lights throughout
      Natural daylight
    • Electric Vehicle Type
    • Nissan Leaf - zero emmissionf
    • Window Protection:
    • Solar pergola

    • Window Protection:
    • Transluscent sheet
INSULATION SPECIFICATIONS
    • Insulation Type:
    • Ceiling
      External Walls
RENEWABLE ENERGY SPECIFICATIONS
    • All-Electric Home?
    • Yes
    • Renewable energy used:
    • Energy storage/battery
      Solar PV grid connect
HOUSE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
    • House Size
    • Varies
    • Roof
    • Metal (Colorbond)
    • Wall Materials
    • Insulated panels or blocks
    • Window and Door Types
    • Sliding windows/doors
      Skylights
    • Universal design accessability
    • Universal Access
    • Universal Design Features
    • 80cm minimum door opening width
      Lever handles for doors (no knobs)
      Window openings easily accessible
    • Number of bedrooms
    • 2
    • Number of bathrooms
    • 1
GARDEN AND WASTE REDUCTION
    • Garden / Outdoors
    • Drip irrigation
      Water wise plants
HEALTHY HOME FEATURES
    • Healthy home features
    • Cross flow ventilation
      Low VOC paints/sealer/varnish
      Natural light and ventilation
Location
White Gum Valley WA 6162
    • Housing Type:
    • Apartment
    • Project Type:
    • New Build
    • Open with support of
    • SHAC Artists
    • Builder
    • Access Housing
    • Designer
    • Donaldson and Warne

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