ecokit® handbook 2022 by ecokit homes

A WAY A SIMPLER simpler way TOWARDS A HAPPY, towards a happy, HEALTHY HOME healthy home 1

WE DON'T SETTLE FOR PERFECTION, WE START THERE ... Ecokit was born out of a frustration with the status quo. Since our inception in 2015, Camilla & Pavla, the two founding sisters, have devoted themselves to innovation in order to challenge the way houses are being built in Australia. At ecokit we believe that good quality housing should be available to anyone, and this is the reason behind what we do and why we do it. Mostly, we don’t believe that affordability and energy efficiency are exclusive to each other. We work with heart and therefore all we do has a soul and makes sense. Every new project is an adventure, a challenge and a mission for us. We always put a bit of ourselves into each project.

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WHAT IS ECOKIT? TOP QUALITY, ZERO COMPROMISES. Ecokit is an engineered construction system that lets people create and build individual, high-performance homes that look great and that are superior to live in. Inspired by the IKEA founder, Ingvar Kamprad’s idea of providing affordable well-designed products ‘for the many people’, we provide a solution to housing through a flat-packed assembly system.

Our engineered construction system is a library of digitally manufactured components made from high quality plywood. Each component is cut with millimeter precision and a consistently high standard of quality and performance is guaranteed. The system is fast and easy to construct and in general our projects are completed 40% faster compared to traditional building methods. All parts can be lifted by hand, avoiding cranes or other heavy machinery with hefty price tags, and can be put together by a team of inexperienced friends or by seasoned tradespeople alike. Our revolutionary construction system is complemented by the ecokit commitment to sustainability in terms of materials, longevity, adaptability and energy-efficiency. We create homes that are free of toxins, made to last, easy to modify as well as airtight to reduce heating/cooling costs. The ecokit system is also suitable for buildings seeking Passive House certification.

THE BEST MATERIALS. HANDCRAFTED. In terms of materials, each element of your ecokit home has been carefully considered and has been chosen for its suitability, sustainability and durability.

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Our living environment should be a healthy living environment and that’s why we have chosen only organic / natural materials and finishes, and designed the heating and ventilation systems to promote healthy living. We’ve done extensive research to avoid substances that can off-gas in your living spaces and chosen finishes and treatments that have either low or no VOC’s (Volatile Organic Compounds). We have minimized petrochemical components by choosing materials that are either natural, have a high recycled content or can be recycled at the end of their lifespan.

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WHY BUILD AN ECOKIT WHY BUILDHOME?

HOME? HOME? AN ECOKIT

WHY BUILD AN ECOKIT HOME? Building your own home can feel like a daunting task filled with questions and decisions where your knowledge is limited – very few of us build often enough to become experienced – and that is why we aim to make it as simple as possible with our system. Not only do we ensure that your building materials and construction are top notch, but we also reduce the build time and need for skilled labour. Your budget is spent on great design and materials, not hours of manpower on site. 8

OVERALL BUILD TIME

TIME ON SITE

PROJECT COST

CONVENTIONAL CUSTOM BUILD (6 STARS/ MINIMUM STANDARD)

50 WEEKS

AVERAGE $4,000 - $5,500

ECOKIT HOME (HIGH PERFORMANCE)

24 WEEKS

12 WEEKS

AVERAGE $4,000 - $5,500 * Prices may vary depending on site conditions and material selection

ecokit = comfort health, energy-efficient “you’ll live cheaper and better with ecokit” 10 10

RAISING THE STANDARD Our unique construction system is engineered for enhanced energy efficiency. We use super thick insulation and high performance glazing, and add a mechanical ventilation system with heat recovery for a healthy, controlled airflow. Thanks to this approach ecokit buildings achieve very high energy ratings, and can obtain Passive House certification. Passive House (from German Passivhaus) is a rigorous, voluntary standard for energy-efficiency in a building, reducing its ecological footprint through minimised energy consumption for heating or cooling. In fact, Passive House buildings use only 10% of the energy required to heat or cool a typical house and only 25% when compared with an average new build. These impressive energy savings in Passive House buildings are achieved by paying close attention to air-tightness in the structure and using especially energy-efficient building components and installing a quality ventilation system. There is absolutely no cutting back on comfort; instead the level of comfort is considerably increased. Ecokit follows the Passive House approach to energy efficiency and the result is simple: you use less energy and save money. We also offer optional add-ons including a variety of renewable energy systems to potentially make your home a zero energy or energy positive house.

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MODERN ARCHITECTURE MADE SIMPLE The ecokit construction system is versatile and flexible. We offer four distinct shapes that can be combined for truly customised, architectural designs that express your personality.

THE ICONIC SERIES Our original design is perfect to those who like to add a little twist to tradition - A-frame x barn. Perfect for sites with high wind ratings or an alpine climate with snow fall. The Iconic shape makes great, cosy cabins.

THE DYNAMIC SERIES If you want to stand out of the crowd, this shape is right for you. Attractive, unique and progressive. Perfect for bold owners who want a dwelling as original as they are, no matter if it’s in the city or on a bush block.

Ecokit homes is about chasing your own dream and living your own way. So grab a cup of coffee or refreshing chai and take a few moments to browse our new ecokit home models. Find the one that grabs your eye and fits your style.

THE SLEEK SERIES A practical shape with straight walls and gable roof, inspired by the traditional barn and is perfect for a country residence. However Sleek is also ideal for a fresh look in an urban setting with its elegant presence.

THE EDGY SERIES Featuring straight walls and a mono pitched roof, this shape is designed to satisfy a modern and minimalistic taste. With its sharp lines, this form is the king of the urban setting but also gives a real edge to the remote bush or coastal site.

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SPECIFICATIONS: floor area 49 sqm footprint 6.6m x 9.6m studio with kitchenette + 1 bathroom

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SPECIFICATIONS: floor area 50 sqm footprint 6.6m x 10.8m studio with kitchenette + 1 bathroom

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SPECIFICATIONS: floor area 59 sqm footprint 6.6m x 14.4m open plan kitchen \ dining \ living room + 2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom

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SPECIFICATIONS: floor area 70 sqm footprint 6.6m x 16.8m open plan kitchen \ dining \ living room + 2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom

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SPECIFICATIONS: floor area 75 sqm footprint 6.6m x 8.4m open plan kitchen \ dining \ living room + 1 bedroom + 1 bathroom

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SPECIFICATIONS: floor area 86 sqm footprint 6.6m x 16.8m open plan kitchen \ dining \ living room + 2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom + laundry

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SPECIFICATIONS: floor area 114 sqm footprint 6.6m x 14.4m open plan kitchen \ dining \ living room + 3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + study space

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SPECIFICATIONS: floor area 132 sqm footprint 10m x 17.4m open plan kitchen / living / dining + 3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + court yard

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SPECIFICATIONS: floor area 135 sqm footprint 6.6m x 13.2m open plan kitchen \ dining \ living room + 2 bedrooms + 2.5 bathrooms + laundry

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SPECIFICATIONS: floor area 145 sqm footprint 6.6m x 16.8m open plan kitchen \ dining \ living room + 3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + study space

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SPECIFICATIONS: floor area 153 sqm footprint 6.6m x 16.8m open plan kitchen \ dining \ living room + 4 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + study space

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SPECIFICATIONS: floor area 162 sqm footprint 9.6m x 15.8m open plan kitchen \ dining \ living room + 3 bedrooms + 2.5 bathrooms + study space

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CUSTOM DESIGN The ecokit construction system is versatile, designed with adaptability and flexibility in mind. The four distinctive design series can be mixed and our existing floor plans can be amended without compromising on style and quality. We want healthy living to be available to everyone and we welcome the opportunity to discuss new ideas and any custom configuration of your new ecokit home.

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One idea, a thousand possibilities

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OUR PACKAGES Three ways to get your ecokit home We respect your wishes and requirements. We offer you different price points for various degrees of completion of your new ecokit home. Choose BARE BONES (kit of parts for the shell only), ESSENTIALS (to lock up stage) or PEACE OF MIND (let us organise it all).

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PRICING - bare bones -

- essentials -

- peace of mind -

Construction system

To lock up stage

Let us organise it all

model

floor area (sqm)

Price incl. GST

Breakout

$103,675

$210,238

$259,738

Expression

$103,056

$209,619

$259,119

Independence

$103,056

$209,619

$259,119

Freedom

$144,100

$285,038

$334,538

Embrace

$131,725

$281,256

$330,756

Escape

$142,450

$300,575

$350,075

Tranquility

$139,838

$315,150

$364,650

Serendipity

114

$135,713

$319,619

$369,119

Connection

132

$157,575

$375,856

$425,356

Wonder

135

$176,756

$377,850

$427,350

Serenity

145

$178,819

$388,506

$438,006

Ambience

153

$190,369

$408,650

$458,150

Joy

162

$176,963

$412,431

$461,931

- bare bones -

- essentials -

- peace of mind -

Best choice for those who want to hire a local builder or build as owner builder and source their own materials to finish off the home.

Are you an experienced DIYer but not sure about tackling the whole project? This is the perfect option for owner builders!

Use locally produced or reclaimed building materials and make your project super sustainable! You’re our hero!

We supply all the required material directly to your site when needed, you (or local tradesmen) do the work.

For a stress-free project, let us do the hard work. Based on your brief, we will plan & design your dream ecokit home, engage a reputable builder to build it and oversee the project. Enjoy peace of mind where we take care of absolutely everything!

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS SERVICES

- bare bones -

- essentials -

- peace of mind -

optional

generic set of plans custom set of plans & engineering engineer’s certification covering all structural aspects engineering of foundations assembly manual permit applications (excluding council fees) construction documentation specifications (exterior) specifications (interior) fittings & fixtures schedule cost of works (full estimate of completed project cost) blower door test (after airtightness layer completed) sourcing a suitable builder facilitate the building contract ongoing liaison with builder throughout project

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PRODUCTS

- bare bones -

- essentials -

- peace of mind -

optional

roofing (material)

optional

cladding (material)

optional

ecokit construction system (all components & fixings) components for structural insulated subfloor external smart membrane internal smart membrane insulation tilt & turn timber double glazed windows skylights (as per the selected model) lift & slide glass sliding door HRV (heat recovery ventilation)

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FOOTINGS & FOUNDATIONS After reviewing your site’s feature & level survey, we will advise what type of foundations is the most suitable for your site. You can then decide what type of foundations you prefer. We can assist with the slab or footings engineering as an optional add-on to our Essentials package. The actual preparation of the foundations is the customer’s responsibility as the footings and foundations are only included in the Peace of Mind package.

WE OFFER TWO TYPES OF FOUNDATIONS: Concrete free alternative to screw piles that is revolutionising the footing industry.

Insulated concrete slab using Perlite insulation.

CONCRETE FREE FOOTINGS Surefoot is an “all in one system”, where the unique shape and high strength steel combines to create a very efficient pile cap. Once piles are driven and the cap secured, the opposing forces of the multi directional piles provide a solid, stable and economical footing. The system is designed to increase its efficiency when resisting gravity, uplift, shear and moment loads. The footing system is job specific and is designed according to site soil conditions, and structural design loads etc.

CONCRETE SLAB WITH PERLITE UNDER SLAB INSULATION Concrete slab floors with direct thermal contact to the ground can present challenges to the maintenance of personal comfort in homes and add to heating bills. A solution to breaking that direct thermal contact is to use insulative material. Benefits from the installation of such a system can accrue in both summer and winter. During winter, heat loss through the floor of a building can be decreased, while in summer, differences between floor and air temperatures are minimized and condensation on cool floors is avoided- providing a more comfortable and energy-efficient environment. AUSPERL Perlite conforming to ASTM C549 is provided in easy-to-install, light-weight bags that may be used as insulation below concrete floors as demonstrated in the accompanying photographs and schematic diagrams Perlite under-slab insulation is a natural, inorganic product that does not rot, support combustion nor provide habitat for rodents. Because of its neutral pH, the product does not foster corrosion in piping and electrical wiring that may be in the underfloor area. In addition, perlite is dimensionally stable under varying temperatures and it is not combustible. 44

GENERALLY, OUR PREFERED OPTION IS THE STRUCTURAL SUBFLOOR AND SUREFOOT FOOTINGS. HERE ARE OUR REASONING WHY: • • • • • •

Making cement results in high levels of CO2 output making cement production the third ranking producer of man-made CO2 in the world Screw piles can be removed at the end of the building’s life cycle, without any damage to the building site Screw piles can be installed generally in a day, even by owner-builders without any previous experience The installation of the screw piles results in less damage to the site, compared to digging trenches and pouring concrete Off the ground foundation prevents damage in the occasion of flash flooding The cost for both types of foundation is almost equal for level sites but the cost of concrete slab increases with a slope

INSULATION Insulation is a crucial ingredient in achieving thermal comfort all year round. It is not only to protect us from winter cold but also from the summer heat. In a high performing home like ecokit, an accurate amount of the appropriate insulation in the perfect place is vital. Our choices have been limited by considering only healthy (no added formaldehyde or VOC) and sustainable (no petrochemical products) materials - as we are aiming for a low carbon footprint and because we care what happens to those products after the end of the life of the home.

CELLULOSE Cellulose insulation is mostly made from recycled paper, which means it’s one of the most environmentally friendly insulation options on the market. Paper that would otherwise end up as landfill is pulverised into smaller fibres and treated, typically with boric acid and borax as fire and pest retardants - both very common products with very low environmental impacts. Depending on the manufacturer, some add an adhesive to help the insulation cling together and prevent settling. Installed at a high density, this blown-in insulation leaves no air pockets left when installed correctly. Cellulose is also a very effective acoustic insulator compared to glass wool batts. It owes much of its noise blocking ability to its density and lack of air pockets for sound to travel in. High-density insulation is still not a common practice in Australia but at ecokit, we love this method, as it is fast to install and very energy efficient when done correctly. We have done some testing to make sure we have the correct density that will not leave empty pockets or that the insulation won’t settle over time. Our recommended density is 51kg/m3.

INSTALLATION IS JUST AS IMPORTANT (IF NOT MORE) AS THE CORRECT MATERIAL The quality of insulation will largely depend on the quality of the installation. A good job here will last for a long time without the need for any maintenance or upkeep, while a poor one can create a lot of dust at best, and put your house at risk of fire at worst - so it’s very important to choose a very reputable installer. Dust particles caused by the insulation during the installation are not toxic but can be a nuisance to allergy and asthma sufferers.

GLASS WOOL Glass wool products are generally from recycled glass and the manufacturing is cleaner and produces less carbon than the manufacture of mineral wool. Earthwool Wall batts by Knaufare made using recycled glass and with ECOSE® Technology, a revolutionary binder basedon rapidly renewable materials instead of petrochemical-based resins. ECOSE Technologyreduces binder embodied energy and contains no added phenol, formaldehyde, acrylics orartificial colours. Earthwool is made using up to 80% recycled content glass and is 100% recyclable.

MEMBRANES WEATHERTIGHTNESS Protection from the weather is a crucial aspect of every structure and that’s what external membrane is for. Forces like air and water are driven into the structure by rainfall, humidity, air pressure or wind and our home should be protected from these elements to ensure the building will last the test of time, while providing protection to its inhabitants and contribute to their health and comfort.

SOLITEX MENTO® PLUS • • • • •

Excellent UV resistance Highly vapour permeable (Class 4) Long-term durability and strength Weathertight & airtight weather-resistive barrier (WRB) Helps protect the building from condensation

SOLITEX MENTO® PLUS provides superior weather and condensation protection for your roof, under all weather conditions. With a medium-duty classification (AS/NZS 4200.1), it is suitable to be used in tile, metal and slate roof applications*. SOLITEX MENTO® PLUS protects your roof and building envelope from the elements during construction, whilst allowing any internal moisture to escape through the vapour permeable, non-porous TEEE† layer.

INTELLO® PLUS • • • • •

Promotes superior drying capacity with HydrosafeTM technology Intelligent airtightness system (IAS) for warm, dry, healthy buildings Maximises the performance of thermal insulation Highly diffusion-resistant in winter Superior back-diffusion capacity in summer

INTELLO® PLUS is a market-leading intelligent air barrier for all construction types, providing superior energy and moisture control. INTELLO® PLUS maximises the performance of your thermal insulation, whilst restricting internal moisture entering the building envelope. INTELLO® PLUS is reinforced for strength and durability, utilising HydrosafeTM technology. This intelligent air barrier provides optimal protection against structural damage and mould, even in the event of unexpected moisture intrusion.

AIRTIGHTNESS In order to achieve the maximum efficiency, the building envelope needs to be airtight enough to prevent the conditioned internal air leaking out through the building fabric. However, airtight does not mean vapour tight. Modern airtight construction prevents free air movement while still allowing the flow of moisture (vapour) through the walls. This is achieved thanks to the advanced nano-technology that allows the vapour through the membrane in one direction but not the other. This keeps your structure dry, and therefore mould free. Airtight, well insulated home ensures that energy is kept within your building rather than being wasted by escaping into the structure or worse, outdoors.

ROOFING Your roof is not just the fancy hat on your home. It has a very important function protecting your home and your family. No matter where you live, you can be confident that the material of your choice will suit the conditions of your site. When selecting the roofing material for ecokit homes, most of our customers demand COLORBOND® steel, opting for its versatility, durability, light weight and capability of meeting the changing needs of their lifestyle.

COLOUR RANGE STANDARD COLOUR RANGE Basalt®

Classic Cream®

Cottage Green®

Cove®

Deep Ocean®

Dune®

Evening Haze®

Gully®

Ironstone®

Jasper®

Mangrove®

Manor Red®

Monument®

Night Sky®

Pale Eucalypt®

Paperbark®

Shale Grey®

Surfmist®

Terrain®

Wallaby®

Windspray®

Woodland®

LYSAGHT Our default roofing material for ecokit homes is industry-favourite KLIP-LOK 700 HI-STRENGTH®, an advancement of the original concealed fix roof cladding with bold ribs making a strong visual statement rising from flat pans while offering supreme watertightness. It is a superior product which has earned FM Global approval. 50

ULTRA COLOUR RANGE

MATT COLOUR RANGE

METALLIC COLOUR RANGE

Dune®

Basalt®

Aries™

Wallaby®

Shale Grey™

Cosmic™

Monument®

Dune®

Astro™

Windspray®

Surfmist®

Galactic™

Surfmist®

Monument®

Celestian™

Woodland Grey®

Rhea™

UNPAINTED STEEL RANGE ZINCALLUME® steel

CLADDING From classic to modern styles, we offer all the cladding and timber wall panelling you need for a home with quality products without blowing your budget. There are some great materials that meet our expectations of sustainability, low VOC and carbon footprint. Below you see a couple of our favourites.

WEATHERTEX Weathertex WEATHERGROOVE RUFF SAWN 150mm is our preferred cladding product made out of PEFC certified state forest or private hardwoods from controlled sources. Made out of pulped timber and pressed with 3% natural wax, Weathertex is Australian made, with a range of eco-friendly products that are completely natural with no chemical additives. Weathertex can only be used up to BAL 19. GOOD FOR THE PLANET

SAVES YOU MONEY

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Australian made and owned Better than zero carbon footprint 100% natural: 97% natural timber and 3% natural wax Termite resistant: all sugars and starches removed No chemical additives: no artificial glues, resins or formaldehyde and no silicas

Low maintenance: on average, repainting is required every 15 years Value for money: lightweight product, single-person installation Longevity: natural Australian timber, made to last Warranty: not to rot, split or crack for up to 25 years

CEMINTEL Cemintel Barestone prefinished panels have become firmly established as Australia’s favourite choice for internal and external applications. Barestone panels provide a natural, raw appearance that blends seamlessly into its environment and easily adapts to modern, contemporary designs. Barestone is available in four colours – Original, Ash, Lunar and Graphite. Ash, Lunar and Graphite add colour depth while maintaining the raw, natural appeal of the much-loved Original. The panels feature Ceminseal water-blocking technology and are factory sanded, ready for installation with the trusted Cemintel Expresswall system. Durable and adaptable, Barestone panels can be used in many diverse ways and cut to different shapes and sizes for a dramatic design effect. Suitable for BAL29 and BAL40. BARESTONE™ - EXTERNAL FACADES & CLADDING Original

Graphite

Ash

Lunar

WINDOWS Windows are the weakest point in the building envelope. Ordinary windows can represent a major source of unwanted heat gain in summer and significant heat loss in winter. We offer products that are of the highest quality and provide exceptional energy performance. We only use high-performance European style tilt & turn windows and lift & slide sliding door. And, as always, we made responsible choices with all components in regard to their life cycle – from womb to tomb.

UPVC WINDOWS BY BLUE SKY WINDOWS ($) For those on a budget, we recommend windows and doors that are constructed from ultra-durable uPVC (Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride), giving the end products fantastic thermal and acoustic properties. The uPVC steel reinforced windows come in various designs and colours, enabling the creation of the new look or match the existing style. You can choose double or triple glazed windows, traditional or modern look. Additionally, your house will stay secure with a multipoint locking system.

TIMBER WINDOWS BY BINQ WINDOWS ($$) European Design and Engineered, the Archetto series is a high-performance range of products that are crafted from thick 68mm timber profiles, which make them incredibly thermally efficient. The Archetto series provides a glazing rebate of up to 28mm and comes with double glazing as standard, with triple glazing options available. Achieving U-values as low as 1.1 & SHGC’s as low as .258, the Archetto series provides a solution for Passive House requirements. The Archetto series can be made from both Victorian Ash to achieve a BAL19 certification or Blackbutt to achieve BAL29 certification.

TIMBER/ALUMINIUM WINDOWS BY PAARHAMER WINDOWS ($$$) The best of both worlds: energy efficient hardwood windows and doors with low maintenance exterior aluminium cladding. Made in Australia from plantation grown Victorian Ash timber and Australian glass with patented German hardware by Parhammer windows. All our standard windows come in European style tilt & turn or fixed, doors are lift & slide or corner lift & slide. Other styles are available as a part of a custom design. Entrance doors are timber as standard and can be upgraded to an aluminium-clad timber door. 54

WHAT’S THE BEST MATERIAL FOR THE WINDOW FRAME? Compared to PVCu, non-verified timber, and aluminium, FSC-certified timber has the most positive outcomes in terms of production of greenhouse gases and ozone-depleting chemicals. Using FSC certified timber does not negatively affect biodiversity (destruction or erosion of habitat and/or biodiversity values, e.g. threatened species or species loss). Timber is also our material of choice because it’s a beautiful, versatile material. However, timber windows require maintenance and let’s face it, not everyone wants to be painting their windows every few years. So, what’s your option then? If you have the extra cash, we can upgrade your windows to Timber/Aluminium or Thermally broken aluminium frames.

PROCESS Guide to building with ecokit construction system Building your dream home will be one of the most memorable experiences you will have during your lifetime. It’s that big milestone reached. At ecokit, we believe in simplicity. We guide our clients through the process from inception to completion. Our flexible service structure allows clients full design freedom while our experienced team can offer guidance around achieving the brief within budget.

1. Find a site Moving into the right neighbourhood can make a world of difference. When considering where to build your new home, it’s essential to have all the facts for all of your options. What kind of lifestyle do you and your family want? Do you want to be close to the beach, or do you need to be within walking distance to the shops?

2. Free consultation Let’s have a chat about your plans and budget for your new home. We’ll listen, consider your site specifications and get to fully understand your dream and vision. We will answer all your questions and at the end of the conversation, we’ll know if we are right for each other. If not, no hard feelings – we can only take on 1-2 new projects per month so it’s got to be right.

3. What, where and how? Assuming we are a good match, the first step is a Project Discovery Report. Here we research all the regulations associated with your site, we analyse the local climate in detail and where possible we do a site visit. A site survey will be commissioned to give us the topography. 56

With full understanding of the regulatory and environmental conditions of the site, we develop the first schematic layouts for your house. These schematics consider the regulations, embrace the geography, and encompass your vision. They should act as inspiration for you, something to be further developed in the next phase. All of this is presented to you in the Project Discovery Report and also includes high-level cost estimate and a list of required specialist reports and their associated costs.

4. Your vision coming to life After the PDR, we move onto the Design Phase. During this stage your project is developed from concept to final design to include floor plans, exterior elevations + details to further describe the characteristic of the project. We do this in close collaboration with you and your input is vital. We meet several times and provide up to 2 revisions on the design development drawings to arrive at the ultimate solution. We will also provide a virtual model of your new home, so you can walk through and check how it feels even before it’s built! Once approved, the final set of design plans will be part of the application submitted to council when we apply for a planning permit on your behalf.

5. Sit back and relax while we get to work The final stage, the Project Delivery Phase, commences as soon as the planning permit has been granted. The final design plans get developed into working drawings complete with specifications, engineering, and services in order to apply for a building permit. Now we order materials and within a short time the parts for your ecokit home spring into life in our factory. We will keep you up to date by sending you regular photo updates as your kit is being manufactured.

6. Your new home is on it’s way While the parts are being manufactured, works on the site can commence, preparing foundations, services, and landscaping, compressing the time frame for your project significantly! Once the kit arrives to your site, we’ll coordinate the unloading and you’re ready to move to the next stage – the assembly.

7. You’re only weeks from moving in! With the unloading done you or your builder can get cracking. The assembly is the fastest phase of the whole process! Our detailed manual explains it all and a minimum of resources in terms of both manpower and supplies is required for the construction. Your house will be a reality in a matter of days!

8. Happy little vegemite! We hope you enjoy the experience of living your way in your new ecokit home as much as we have enjoyed making it for you. Our goal is to exceed our clients’ expectations and leave them happy beyond their wildest dreams.

DELIVERY & TRANSPORT Prefabrication allows for an economy and conservation of material and energy usage in the production and assembly of the building components. Ecokit is a prefabricated engineered construction system that minimizes carbon footprint and site imprint of the structural assembly. Each component is flat-packed in a shipping container and shipped to port close to the site, then transported by truck to the site.

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Please note: The information contained in this publication is provided on the basis that it is only a general outline intended for the guidance of potential purchasers. Whilst all descriptions, information, images and diagrams are given in good faith and are believed to be correct at the time of publication, ecokit group Pty Ltd and any of their related corporations or associates including any of their offices, employees and agents (collectively “ecokit”) make no representation or warranties of whatsoever nature as to the accuracy, reliability, currency or completeness of any descriptors, information, images and diagrams contained in this publication, or that it is suitable for your intended use. To the extent permitted by law, ecokit will have no liability for any statements, opinions, information or matters (express or implied) arising out of, contained in or derived from, or from any omission from or failure to correct, any information contained in this publication. Photography and illustrations in this brochure should be used as a guide only. Photographs and illustrations may feature specification upgrades, design options, decorator items and alternate facades which are not included in the base price. Images may also include features not supplied by ecokit including without limitation furniture and decor. House designs pictured may not be available in all states. Purchasers should inform and assure themselves by inspection, independent advice or as otherwise necessary prior to purchase.

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