WINDROSE Melburne’s winds come mainly from the north at 9am and southwest at 3pm.
The Patel’s being elderly, will require more than average housing considerations when it comes to facilitatent levels of heating, cooling and insulation. Particularly, the systems in the house need to be very responsive as the elderly’s bodies are not as strong and able to cope with extremities.
VEGETATION Initially, the site had no vegetation, which made the site very defenseless against the natural elements. Hence, a combination of dense and deciduous trees have been planted. The deciduous trees create shade from the summer sun while allowing the winter sun to enter. The evergreen dense t rees will allow shading all year round, a critical and useful tool. Both vegetation will allow the channelling of wind.
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THERMAL MASS The concrete slab is the main form of thermal mass used in the house. It is located in the living room where most sunlight will be captured during the day.
VENTILATION Passive cooling winds from the southwest help reduce heat in the house during summer via cross ventilation. The enlarged window here will allow more wind to enter and escape.
Additionally, stack ventilation is faciliated by the clerestory windows placed for sunlight access. SHADING
The large north facing windows will require shading as they may let too much summer heat in. Hence, a pergola will be used to block excessive sunlight. Additionally, deciduous vines will be grown on the pergola to allow for convenience in the future. The grandparents, being old, will not have to adjust shading in any way, with the vines shedding leaves in the winter and growing more in the summer to allow for wanted sunlight access.
It’s volumetric heat capacity is 2060 kj/m³.
be placed in the living room for additional thermal mass. Chosen due to their ability to adapt to the changing climate. Water has a higher thermal capacity than concrete, and the ballustrade´s ability to be drained if it is too hot is perfect to be suitable to Melbourne´s extreme weather jolts.
Due to the height of the summer and winter sun, the same pergola itself will also allow full access of sunlight in winter, and restricted access of sunlight in summer.
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The ballustrades will be located in the north facing room to maximise solar heat
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VEGETATION
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Cool winds from the southwest are vital for the ventilation and cooling in the house. The Patel residence is located on the east side of site, hence allowing southwest winds to enter the land. To maximise this, the trees placed on the south west will channel the wind into the house.
The pond will be located on the south-westerly side to allow for additional cooling. The evaporative property of the pond draws heat from surrounding areas,
ability of the Patel residence. This sliding door separates the main living area where the tenant’s are for most of the day, from the rest of the house. This way, the necessary winds for cross ventilation will not have to travel to unnecesary
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heavily especially in the summer, as most of the time is spent in the living room, which is located where the ballustrades will be, hence making full use of the heating. The Patel’s require top notch heating and cooling
INSULATION Heat loss causes additional need for heating in the house. This creates extra cost for extra energy requirement, the opposite to the Patel´s wants. Thermal bridges wil have to be looked out for being properly insulated with such from happening.
passive cooling.
connection between one function and another.
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STRAWBALE
Timber framing will be constructed in order to provide the strawbale wall with a strong structure. Making frames and ‘bucks’ in advance of site works can speed up construction. With a high R-value of 10, strawbale is most worth it at such a pricepoint. Hence, it is a suitable material to be used. W1
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Hi-venilated ceilings with R value 4.0 bulk ceiling insulation and R value 4.0 bulk roof insulation, are used in order to keep moisture out of the house while also keeping theh ouse cool.
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With the extra expenditure on the outer cladding, it is ensured that thermal bridges will not happen largely in the house, hence saving the Patel’s spending on extra heating that would be needed to recover the extensive heat loss through gaps. Similarly, the double glazed windows that cost more than normal single glazed windows will prevent heat loss as well, reducing the need for extra heating. Waterprooding of the house is of absolute importance as the strawbale should not become drenched. The waterproof cladding will add a layer of protection which prevents water from penetrating and causing bridges, whilst adding the color to absorb sunlight.
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the water resistance and prevents moisture from seeping into the roof causing thermal bridge.
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roof ventilator to expell warm and moist air
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The Patel’s, being elderly, will spend a lot of their time at home. This therefore implies that they will be carrying out activities around the house.
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The concrete slab is chosen due to its high thermal mass which will be able to absorb heat from the sun well. Concrete FLOORING Carpet will be used in the rooms due to tis ability to reduce noise rebounds. It is soft and has high friction, which will reduce tenant’s likelihood of falling. The carpet is a comfortable and warm material to walk on. WINDOW AND DOOR SCHEDULE
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CLADDING chosen due to its low maintenance and damage and termites when installed and maintained correctly.
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INSULATION Pink Batts. With the use of air pockets, bulk insulation stops heat transfer via conduction and convection. Heatloss from the inside of the house will be kept to a minimum in winter. Similarly, the heat in summer will be kept from entering the house.
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SWITCHBOARD Positioned here for easy access when the Patel´s reach home in the evening/night TELECOM NBN available, connected via cable from telecom put to PCD outside of the house, which is then connected to the NTD that is powered by the PSU.
ELECTRICAL CALCULATION
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ELECTRICITY The switchbox will be located in the corner of the living room for easy access to isolate lighting usage in the rooms.
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LED Wall Light 3000 10 W 230 V Outdoor KwarmCharcoal or white White 10W in 3000K 18cm Modena
SAFETY To accomodate the needs of the elderly Patel’s, the majority of lights that are used are a cool white. The vision of the elderly is not as good, hence requiring a bright, suitable atmosphere to carry out activities such as reading when there is a lack of daylight. Having bright lights are key in facilitating safety for the elderly. This intergrates with the carpet’s property of anti-slippage.
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APPLIANCES When the 14 grandchildren are at home, the grandparents will be responsible for ample of laundry, hence requiring an
ONSITE POWER GENERATION, STORAGE PV SYSTEM In case of a blackout, the house will use the addtional electricity that was stored throughout the year.
electricity to rooms that are not in use, hence acting as though a form of zoning that can save costs too.
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The approximate solar energy production is 5KW. The daily estimated power generated 26 KW. MONOCRYSTALLINE PANEL DETAIL 27X300W Jinko Solar Panels will be used in order to produce enough electricity to store.
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DC power converted to 240 V AC current additional supplied back to grid
Household uses electricity and takes more from National Grid if necessary
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Electricty meter measures usage and production
Additional electricty sold back to the grid
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Date: 16 AUG 2018
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The Patel´s are an elderly couple, hence safety should be taken into consideration
the wet system, the dry system does not always have water in it, hence reducing the risk of growing bacteria and hosting mosquito larvae that would increase maintenance hassle later on. The water will only be collected from the west side of the rooves.
gas stove being left turned on can occur, hence the residence will not use this system. Instead, electrical stoves will be used. In the event of a power outage, it is unlikely that cooking would be a top priority either.
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The Patel’s desire of saving on energy bills
BLADDER TANK Under deck water tank to store water and not obstruct space
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REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER FILTER 3/4" LAUNDRY WALL MOUNT 50GPD REMOVE FLUORIDE 1-39 Main source of water used is rainwater, which is
solar hot water system. The house will not use evacuated tube solar systems, instead,
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Osmosis so that it is safe to use. This will reduce the usage of water in the home. The hous will experience much saving OVERFLOW TO LPD on water bills this way.However, the mains water is still connected as a back up when there is
to the lack of additional impact that comes with the increased cost. The evacuated home much, especially in Melbourne’s non-freezing climate.
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The Patel’s use roughly 170 litres a day collectively, without their grandchildren. According to Tankulator, a 2000 litre capacity
The gutter guard prevents leaves from entering the tank. However, dust and smaller cleanest water which is near the surface of the water in the tank, which prevents the dirtiest
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SOLAR HOT WATER PANEL
DOWNPIPES It is a requirement that there is a downpipe every 9 metres. The Patel residence is equipped with 8 downpipes all together, each spanning 9 meters apart.
Solar panels are the mainform of water heating due as it saves electricity and therefore lowers costs. The water should be heated to 60 degrees at least 35 minutes before usage (yourhome.gov.au) for it to be bacteria free.
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5. Water and Gas Supply
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NO BLACKWATER TREATMENT
SAVINGS
Treating blackwater is not practical for the scale of the Patel´s residence. Blackwater should be treated as a whole product from the community, in a separate large idustrial treating plant in order to recycle the waste and resue it as a resource.
Greywater reusal amount depends on the idividual behavior. However, with the elderly, more water is used a day, roughly 100 litres daily per person, which means 200 litres a day for the couple. This means that the yearly savings would be 73,000 litres per year.
WHY GREYWATER? so that their energy bills will be lower.
Greywater at the Patel´s residence usually contains washing detergents and soap, which are rich in nitrates
STORMWATER When the rainwater tank
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solar power used to heat water. But why stop there? To save even more money, the greywater system will
plants, that will in turn, remove them from the water.
The distribution of greywater for irrigation utilises gravitational energy
out to the garden, providing extra irrigation, and additional water will be discharged to the LPD.
Greywater is usually unsuitable for edible plants due to the fact that it contains pollutants. However, with
RAINGARDEN the plants to consume, and hence the plants and fruits safe for human consumption. mulch bed
SEWERAGE SYSTEM The choice of the placement of the pipes is informed by the concept of the shortest path. The 45 degree pipe angle is chosen to prevent any blockages from occuring in the system that would cause many problems requiring maintenance and trouble.
wetland plants
vegetable garden WATER RECYCLING SYSTEM For maximum advantage, the greywater will be used to
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WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR THE COMMUNITY? Looking at the entire impact of the new home, this adequate stormwater reduce the need for new dams or desalination plants. The rainwater that passes through the raingarden will be given oppurtinity to go through sedimentation and
mulch base containig repurposed woodchips of the excess from construction of the house itself. Wetland plants planted in the system will clean up the pollutants in the water which allows the water to be clean enough for the rest of the garden to use.
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gravel, cleaning the water and increasing the quality of the water that eventually ends up in the larger bodies of water in nature
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UTILISING LANDSCAPE The slope in the land allows gravity to pull the water down to irrigate the garden. This means that there is no requirement for energy usage for gardening. The Patel´s will not have to do any manual watering work, Rain falls naturally onto the entire garden, which is where instead, they can simply take a shower or wash their the Jetty-style boardwalk is necessary. This will capture
wetland plants sewer vegetable farm
will make use of the rainwater.
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Environmental Building Systems ABPL20036
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6. Water Recycling and Drainage
HYDRONC PANEL HEATING Low running cost due to usage of solar powered system. The system provides the Patel couple with extremely comfortable heating. The convective heating
DOUBLE HEATING SYSTEM The house employs two systems, the hydronic in slab heating, for the main living area, and hydronic panel heating in the bedrooms.
REASON Hydronic inslab heating for the main living area has been used to provide a comfortably warm environment for the elderly, who are more sensitive to the cold. This system does not produce draft or dust, hence it will not irritate the Patel’s breathing. Additionally, the system provides even heating throughout
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tubes in the slab. This reduces the need for electricity to heat the water, hence reducing energy bills. However The water circulation pipes will be well insulated in order to reduce heat loss , and smart controls manage pump usage.
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HYDRONIC INSLAB HEATING means that it is non’intrusive and will not obstruct the living room in anyway. This is especially critical because there will be no dangerous hot objects in the living area of which the 14 grandchildren often play in if they are at home. The Patel´s have limited mobility and cannot be as attentive and active towards the actions of the grandchildren as younger parents can.
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warm wet system a great breeding ground. In this way, the water in the system can be kept for a longer time. PASSIVE DESIGN INTERGRATION Hot air rises and may easily escape through the roof if there is a lack of insulation. The Patel residence comes with elite batt insulation to prevent the heat produced by the hydronic system from escaping. WATER FILLED BALLUSTRADES The hydronic slab is not very responsive, and is slow at starting up to provide heat. The Patel’s may occassionally not be at home during the day, going out for family activities. And wanting the house to be warm when they return is a challenge with the slow startup slab heating. Hence, the more water) to make sure the daylight heat is captured and then released in the evening. ZONING USAGE With the sliding door, the heat will not escape to the other rooms and hence, will not be wasted. This is useful because the Patels will spend most of their day at home in the living room, especially when they are babysitting the grandchildren.
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Date: 24 AUG 2018
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HOT WATER COLD WATER HOT WATER SYSTEM
7. Heating
SYSTEM CHOOSING The hot days in Melbourne will
Fujitsu 3.5kW Reverse Cycle Split System Air Conditioner (Harvey Norman)3.5 Star energy rating AIR CONDITIONING If the weather is too humid, the evaporative cooler will not function adequately. For the elderly couple, this is very dangerous as they are extra sensitive. In emergencies where the passive strategies simply cannot provide adequate cooling, air conditioning will give an
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WATER USAGE Collected rainwater will be used in the evaporative cooling system. This will heavily reduce the cost of water bills. However, the rainwater not bacteria ridden as it will be occasionally stored in the system.
the Patel couple. They require a thorough cooling system that will keep the house cool on those hot
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rative cooler is that it uses less energy than other systems, exactly what the Patels are after. However, it should be noted that the evaporative cooler only works well when the weather is not humid. A hot and humid day would make the cooling system relatively useless, which is where the backup systems have to come to use FURTHER CONSIDERATION The elderly tend to be more prone to
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largely . An unwell tenant would worsen in health condition if not met with adequate cooling. Hence it ences in needs should be taken into account whether they occur often or not. This is to ensure that the house is comfortable and liveable all year round. Hence, the need for having airconditioning as a back up system is an absolute necessity.
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SYSTEM COMBINATION The house uses the evaporative cooling system along with some fans. Actively, the fans move cool air around the house. The cool air can be provided by the evaporative cooler itself, or it could utilise the cool air from the cross ventilation breezes that come from the southwest side. PASSIVE DESIGN INTEGRATION The windows that allow for stack ventilation and cross ventilation which are meant to be open for such to occur, will double in use and become replaced with the new cold breeze produced by the evaporative cooler. out cooling leakages because of the sealant used in the rooms and
The fan will push the existing cool air in the room
A/C ZONING Just as heat can escape to unnecessary areas, cool air could escape to parts of the house where it is not required. The sliding door in the middle of the house, separates the house into two parts, with the bedrooms not needing any cool air in the day because the Patels do not spend their days there. The laundry room does not require any cooling.
in summer. Fans have a low running cost, and does not use much energy. To be responsive to weather, the fan can be switched to reverse mode, which brings a clockwise movement that pushes the warm air towards the lower areas of the room. This increases the impact of the fan, which will now be able to
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HEATWAVE IMPACT
OVERHEATING The north facing window, made rather large to obtain more day sunlight
EXTENSIVE SHUTTER To block out the sun during the heatwave. The Patel’s require additional care and hence, an extensive shading system is required.
A heat wave is a period of several days or weeks of unusually hot weather. In Melbourne, there have been more high humidity heat waves over the past 40 years.
avoided during the heatwaves, as heat is in excess during such times.
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ADDITIONAL PROTECTION Triple glazing will also be introduced just for the large north facing window, for added protection from the external heatwave impacts.
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COMBATTING Heatwaves may arrive along with high humidity, which will cause the evaporative cooler to be not as useful. This means that the active system will not provide adequate cooling during these times. However, the house is prepared for this. For those extreme days, the aircodnitioning in the house will be capable of providing enough cooling in the home that will make it comfortable and liveable for the Patels. Additionally, the house can have an added system for more cooling.
WETLAND MATTER Wetland, raingarden and pond are adequate in providing cooling during the dry heatwaves. Cooling will be brought on by the evaporative nature of such bodies of water, bringing breeze into the house. The bodies of water act as heat sinks to slow the onset of heat. However, if rainfall is reduced during these periods, the bodies of water would not
UNDERGROUND BUNKER A new room will be built on the south east side of the back of the house. The room is essentially an underground bunker connected to the house from the inside. This room will act as a safeplace solely for the purpose of escaping the heatwave. The bunker being underneath the earth, will be cool and suitable for use during the extremely hot days.
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EXTERNAL SEVERITIES he interior of the house equipped with the back up air conditioning, is well prepared for the few heatwave days of Melbourne. However, the external elements of the house, such as the vegetable garden is rather vulnerable to the heatwave. With too much heat, the areas will be dry, and combined with the lack of rainfall, the garden will not survive well.
RAINWATER STORAGE To prevent over reliance on mainswater during heawtwaves, the tank size of 2000 litres is too small and will have to be upsized to 3000 litre capacity in order to retain more for special usage during the heatwaves.
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Environmental Building Systems ABPL20036
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ROOF COOLING Water sprinklers will be installed on the top of the roof to exncourage more cooling via evaproation during the heatwaves. This will work for if the heatwaves are not too extreme, but act only as an additional possible solution during the less intense high tempratures.
GARDEN COVER The vegetable garden will be covered by a semi-transluscent membrane. This will create a cooler microclimate within the membrane that will allow the plants to have a better chance of surviving
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Date: 25 AUG 2018
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F loors
Provisional Diagnostic Information
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Area (m²)
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Project Information
Roofs/Ceilings
Mode
New Home
Climate
21 Melbourne RO
Site Exposure
suburban
Client Name
The Patels
Type HiVent:Attic-HighlyVented
Bulk Ceiling Insulation (R)
Bulk Roof Insulation (R)
Area (m²)
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95.3
Windows
Rated Address Accredited Rater
Anderson Wong
Date
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Type CMP-003-03 I Composite A DG Air Fill High Solar Gain low-E -Clear
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Total
37.9
Heating
25.3
Cooling
12.6
Area (m²)
S
6.9
N
7.9
W
1.4
E
2.8
Areas Area
Size (m²)
Net Conditioned Floor Area (NCFA)
84.9
Unconditioned Room Area
10.4
Garage Area
0.0
Air leakage Item
Zones Zone
Area (m²)
Conditioning Type
Conditioned
Sealed
Unsealed
Generic Vent
-
0
Un ued Gas Heater
-
0
Exhaust Fan
0
0
Downlight
0
0
Bedroom 1
9.6
bedroom
Y
Chimney
0
0
Bedroom 2
10.2
bedroom
Y
Heater Flue
-
0
Bedroom 3
9.3
bedroom
Y
Kitchen/Living
46.9
kitchen
Y
Ensuite
4.8
unconditioned
N
Bath
5.7
unconditioned
N
Laundry
3.9
dayTime
Y
Corridor
5.1
dayTime
Y
Zone Energy Loads Zone
Walls Type Straw Bale 450mm Finished
Bulk Insulation (R) 0.0
Num 0
tive Airgaps
Area (m²) 151.8
Heating (MJ/m2)
Total Heating (MJ)
Cooling (MJ/m2)
Total Cooling (MJ)
Kitchen/Living 24.7
1158.9
26.8
1256.4
Corridor
37.5
193.1
8.6
44.2
Bedroom 3
12.5
115.6
2.2
20.4
Bedroom 2
47.1
478.1
0.8
8.0
Bedroom 1
49.8
477.7
1.3
12.5
Laundry
86.5
336.8
0.0
0.0
Provisional Diagnostic Information 02-09-2018 10:45:01 Ver:5.2.8a (3.13) Engine Ver:3.13 Accredited Rater:Anderson Wong Assessor's Accreditation Number:980955
Final Star Rating:___________
F loors
Name:___ANDERSON WONG
Environmental Building Systems ABPL20036
Student Number:____980955
Assignment 1
Tutor’s Name ANDREA
Date: 22 AUG 2018
Scale: Not Applicable
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9. First Rate