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The Edwin

The concept of “The Edwin” was to design and build a fresh new look, energy efficient, custom designed home to take advantage of the sweeping views of the Molonglo Valley.
Designed and built to Canberra’s cool-temperate climate, this 8 star certified energy efficient display home draws inspiration from passive housing principles. The Edwin also showcases new and innovative building products to support our region’s extreme variations in temperature.
The main daytime living areas are orientated to take full advantage of true north with seemless transition to the multiple outdoor entertaining decks. These living areas are designed to provide year round use and capture the breathtaking views of the Molonglo Valley. The natural cross ventilation keeps fresh air owing through the home and minimises the use of mechanical heating and cooling.
The Edwin showcases to Canberra the use of raw materials and colour in a fresh way departing from the current typical trends in the local region. The Edwin introduces a new character of home into Canberra whilst maintaining liveability and functionality with a relaxed, retro 60’s, resort style feel.

Sustainability Features

ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENT FEATURES

- Passive heating cooling:
- Cross ventilation
  Passive solar designed home
  Shading
  Thermal mass
- Active heating cooling:
- Ceiling fans
  Hydronic
- Water heating:
- gas instantaneous
- Water harvesting and saving features:
- Rainwater storage - Above ground
- Above ground rainwater storage Type:
- poly tank
- Above ground rainwater storage Size
- 5,000L
- Energy Efficient Lighting
- LED lights throughout
  Natural daylight
- Window Protection:
- Adjustable Shading
  Eaves

SUSTAINABLE & RECYCLED MATERIALS

- Sustainable materials:
- burnished concrete slab throughout passive design principles ceiling fans in-slab heating and cooling
- Recycled and reused materials:
- Timber

INSULATION SPECIFICATIONS

- Insulation Type:
- Under-roof
  Ceiling
  Internal walls
  External walls
- Ceiling Type:
- Bulk – glass wool
- Ceiling Rating:
- 6.0
- Under Roof Insulation Type:
- Reflective foil
- Under Roof Insulation Rating:
- 1.3
- Internal Walls Insulation Type:
- Bulk – glass wool
- Internal Walls Insulation Rating:
- 2.5
- External Walls Rating:
- 2.08
- External Walls Type:
- Bulk – polystyrene board

RENEWABLE ENERGY SPECIFICATIONS

- All-Electric Home?
- No
- Energy star rating:
- 8
- Renewable energy used:
- Geothermal
- Average Daily Energy Consumption:
- 21 (display home only open two days a week)

COSTS AND COST SAVINGS

- Total cost of home when constructed:
- $856,000 2020
- Cost estimate of sustainable home/features:
- $200,000

HOUSE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS

- House Size
- 291.6
- BAL Rating
- No BAL rating requirements at time of construction
- Roof
- Metal (Colorbond)
- Wall Materials
- Brick veneer
- Wall Materials
- EPS
- Window and Door Types
- Awning
  Casement
  Double glazing
  Low-e, films
  Sliding windows/doors
- Window and Door Types
- thermally broken aluminium frames
- Universal design accessability
- Adaptive design
  Universal access
- Universal Design Features
- 80cm minimum door opening width
  Flush thresholds (no lip) to all external doors
  Hobless showers
  Kitchen bench/table for wheelchairs to access (75-85cm high)
  Lever handles for doors (no knobs)
  No Corner cupboards
  Semi recessed basins
  Shower head on rail for various heights
  Window openings easily accessible
- Number of bedrooms
- 4
- Number of bathrooms
- 2

GARDEN AND WASTE REDUCTION

- Garden / Outdoors
- Native plants
  Water wise plants

HEALTHY HOME FEATURES

- Healthy home features
- Carpet free - tiles/concrete/timber flooring throughout
  Cross flow ventilation
  Natural light and ventilation

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