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Contents
08 Accidental property
developers 16 Sustainability
10 Adding income
20 The Jack’s Point
family ark 34 Upcycling design
trends
28 Energy efficiency
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The first word
Owning property in the Southern Lakes region
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insurmountable some days; once the money is
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and the build is done you have a diamond in the most
desirable place in New Zealand.
Building Dreams brings you an issue packed with
features about people who have tackled these
challenges and built their dream homes. We hope you
will get a lot from their journeys.
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In our increasingly technology-driven world we’ve
explored how technology and sustainability will work
together in the future to improve the environment
or, in the case of Mi-pad, how technology is being
utilised to create accommodation options. Much of
this technology has been developed right here in the
Queenstown Lakes region.
Finally, one of your biggest ongoing costs will be
your energy usage, especially in the winter months,
so we’ve included a piece on how to minimize these
costs through careful planning and design.
Whether you’re building, renovating or just considering
your options, we hope you find the latest issue of
Building Dreams inspirational and informative. Good
luck with your project!
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What we are into
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4 Photo: Still Vision Photography
1. “I love working with wood to bring out its
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natural qualities, the character and history
of the wood.” Wesley Weal - page 18
2. “Creative features to offset the timber are
the white chipboard walls.” Joe Velvin -
page 20
3. Grasscrete - reinforced concrete with
voids for grass or native plants - all made
with recycled materials - page 26
4. Double basins - beautiful statements in a
spacious bathroom - great for re-sale.
5. Indoor/outdoor living at its best with the
fireplace creating the wow factor.
Photo: Still Vision Photography
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Accidental property
developers
Originally from Christchurch, Kate and Graham Brown have moved
around a lot. Changes in circumstances have led school teacher Kate
and glazier Graham to become accidental property developers as
they’ve renovated and built their way up the property ladder.
The pair started with a house renovation in Merivale. Their intention
was to sell it and move closer to a school they wanted their children to
go to. The renovations were well underway and the brand-new kitchen
fitted when the Christchurch earthquake struck, twisting the house’s
foundations.
“It was a real nightmare!” says Kate, “we ended up selling it and coming
to Wanaka.”
The family rented for three years, whilst looking for the perfect section
to build on.
“We were drawn to the scenery, to the mountains and we wanted a
360-degree view of it… we eventually found a section in Peninsular Bay.
We had a gut instinct that it was a good subdivision to invest in – it was
surrounded by lots of good homes already and I think that’s something
to watch out for.”
Kate says the flexibility allowed in the subdivision was a bonus and they
employed an up-and-coming architect to help them design the perfect
family home with those all-important mountain views. The result was
their dream home with a floating roof design and panoramic views.
“The architect took our ideas and added some of his own magic. It was
very modern, unusual, but in keeping with its environment… we loved it.
We thought: let’s put it on the market and see what happens.”
Kate’s advice for those wanting to build and resell is to be wary of the
Though selling their dream home was an unconventional move, Kate budget.
says becoming freehold is their real goal.
“It can easily spiral,” she says. She thinks it’s easier to stay on track
“We’re so used to moving around, it wasn’t too hard to do. We knew it with a builder, but she enjoyed working with an architect to create
was a gorgeous family house, so we knew it would sell.” something different and will do so again in future.
They’re now working on another beautiful family home, this time with Another tip is: “keep a good line of communication with your architect
a lake view. or builder and stick to what you have set out to do.”
“We’ve just used builders this time, it’s super speedy. We’ve went for a Overall, Kate says the experience has been fun and would recommend
family feel, four bedrooms, maybe space for AirBnB. I think it’s important it to others; “you can never build the perfect house, there’s always
to design a versatile house, to think about what others might need in a something you can do differently and that’s exciting.”
home, put things in that you love and have a point of difference.”
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9
Toying with a
granny flat
They have many names: granny flats, out-
houses, separate self-contained flats, loft spaces,
studios! Ultimately, these small detached units
provide an opportunity for home and income
(quite the desirable option for anyone who wants
to put a dent in their mortgage).
We’ve gathered insights from three experts –
Mark Pullar (Roost Mortgages), Kirsty Sinclair
(Licensed Harcourts Real Estate), an architect
(who wishes to name anonymous – Anon.
Architect) on the important things to consider
when toying with the idea of a granny flat.
AGAINST THE GRANNY FLAT
Anon Architect: Building costs are extremely high
in Queenstown. Trying to achieve this additional
portion of the brief, in some cases, is watering
down the quality of builds in the area (obviously
not all). Budget would be better used to achieve
quality within the primary house.
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Mark: This as a very popular option for both Anon Architect: It perplexes me why you’d
first and next home builders and investors. With borrow more to build a self-contained flat just
interest rates as low as they are, and rents as to have to rent it out, to pay back the mortgage.
high as they are currently, the return on the Mark: In terms of whether we recommend it, as
additional investment is strong. It can be easier with everything, it’s horses for courses and in
to arrange a home loan for a client incorporating some circumstances it’s best for our clients to
a self-contained flat into the design. consider this option, yes.
Kirsty: Right now, it is highly desirable if you Kirsty: I can see both sides of the coin… But
have a home and income for sale. Renting those buyers love them.
little one-bedroom flats are so popular with
tenants because people are just sick of living
with other people.
CONSIDERATIONS
Kirsty: It’s not just a simple slam dunk. You
have to meet the same council requirements for
any house you build, so there are parameters
around site coverage and density. So, there’s
not acceptations or exemptions for home and
income.
Mark: The project cost is higher, so the deposit
requirement also may be higher.
Anon Architect: What happens if/when the
market or rental market or housing model
changes? We are going to be left with a
bunch of houses that have these redundant/
disconnected spaces/flats.
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Explore Play Live
Want a slice of the sensational Station View property pie at
Queenstown’s Jack’s Point? Such an opportunity has again arrived.
Stage two of the Classic Group development is about to be released to
those who have registered their interest. All fourteen sections in stage
one of Station View subdivision were snapped up in 10 minutes when
launched in August by the Classic Group (Classic Builders and Classic
Developments). Stage two will offer a further 20 of the 72 house and
land packages available in the subdivision.
Classic Builders regional manager Stephen Goddard says Station View
is an exciting project involving quality architectural homes in one of
the world’s most spectacular landscapes. Jack’s Point sits beneath
Queenstown’s iconic Remarkables mountain range. Given the locality
and quality of homes, it’s little wonder the development is garnering
wide-spread interest, he says. He urges those keen to become Station
View homeowners to register their interest for future stages, which will
be released to meet market demand.
House and land packages start from $699,000.
“This is an opportunity to own a competitively priced, superbly built
home and secure a future in an area rich in beauty, history and
vineyards, and ripe with adventurous pursuits.
“We have developed Station View with tremendous respect and
particular regard for both the surrounding environment and the history
from which it derived,” Stephen says.
Just twenty minutes from Queenstown’s CBD and airport, Station View’s
72 homes will be developed to include six stunning designs. Single level,
two storied, two and three-bedroom configurations will offer a modern
style of living. Exterior textures and materials will complement the raw
natural environment and will feature vertical and horizontal cedar and
weatherboard in dark stone and ash hues, offset by earthy rust browns
and reds.
Work has begun on the stage one properties with the first homeowners
set to move in next year.
Station View property owners will be part of a growing, exciting dynamic,
Stephen says. Jack’s Point is being dubbed “Queenstown’s master-
planned community”. It is entering its next phase of key development
with the construction of its central retail, dining and tourism hub, Jack’s
Point Village. The half-billion-dollar lakefront (Lake Tewa) village
is expected to be a similar size to central Queenstown and is being
developed to meet the needs of Jack’s Point’s planned 8000-people
community and rising visitor needs for accommodation and amenities.
“All this plus the pristine waters, snow-capped ranges and the clean
green surrounds that collectively form an amazing recreational
platform. The variety of pursuits on offer include skiing, cycling, fishing,
hiking, paddle boarding, canoeing, golfing (at the championship Jack’s
Point Golf Course), and of course fine dining and superb wining. Who
wouldn’t want to live here?” Stephen says.
Stage two of the Station View development will be launched in October.
To register interest in future stages please visit
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The modern
garage
Unsurprisingly, garages became an integral part of modern home
design in the 1920s, coinciding with the rise in private vehicles. But for
Kiwis, the humble garage has always represented something more than
a place to leave a car.
Workshops, design spaces, a room for the kids to run wild – the New
Zealand garage has always been a family space and so much more
than a cold, unloved room attached to the side of a house.
Across Queenstown and Wanaka, garages have also become a space
to store toys. It’s not uncommon to find skis, kayaks, hiking gear,
hang gliders and multiple mountain bikes in the family garage while
the car sits outside on the driveway. If you’re building your home from
scratch, or refurbishing an existing property, consider how you or
prospective tenants are most likely to use the garage.
Insulation is often overlooked in garage design, but it’s important in our
cold and often damp climate. The garage door is essentially another
wall, so consider how to insulate this through your choice of materials.
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15Sustainable homes
of the future
Scientists and researchers at universities along with To combat rising temperatures, in the future we may see
architects are exploring the future of home design to more Hobbit-like homes with rolling green, vegetation-
tackle and cope with climate change. topped roofs designed to reduce the urban heat effect,
reduce greenhouse gases and provide a habitat for
Home builders are also increasingly asking for more wildlife like bees. There’ll be ‘smart windows’ which
sustainable homes; homes that will be carbon neutral automatically tilt to the perfect angle to enable efficient
if not carbon reducing – homes that go beyond adding passive ventilation, keeping homes at a constant
a few solar panels to the roof. temperature without the need for air conditioning
units. Similarly, remotely controlled doors will allow
Heating and cooling is a key challenge. Summer and
heat to escape and for the air cycle to continue.
winter temperatures are rising and many homes require
energy-hungry heat pumps and air conditioners, which This is just one idea being explored at the California
are a big contributor to climate change. The number Academy of Sciences in San Francisco; it’s part of a
of units is projected to triple worldwide and as well series of engineering and design features that make
as utilising huge amounts of electricity, reverse cycle the academy one of the largest passively ventilated
heat pump units contain refrigerants that are potent spaces in the US. Architects, engineers and designers
greenhouse gases. These refrigerants are in fact the around the world are rethinking buildings to find ways
fastest-growing source of greenhouse gas emissions to keep them cool in summer and warm in winter.
on earth.
Inventors are changing the way we view our roofs,
windows, wall insulation… you name it!
16 BUILDING DREAMS SPRING 2019VERTICAL GARDENS
Vertical gardens are relatively new and while not prevalent
in our region at the moment, as we start to see more multi-
storey buildings constructed, we’ll likely see an increase in
smart gardens. Both rooftop farms and vertical gardens
increase visual appeal and the value of the property. However,
their primary purpose is to reduce the carbon footprint of the
building. Vertical gardens can reduce wall temperatures by
as much as 10 degrees, which makes a massive difference,
particularly as global temperatures continue to rise as
predicted. The vegetation naturally regulates light and heat
into the property, helps to filter pollutants in the air and
provides additional sound proofing. The gardens can also be
used as a source of vegetables and herbs.
Vertical gardens are coming to more building complexes and
are practical, beautiful, efficient, a food source and add value
to your home.
WINDOWS
Most energy flows in and out of a building through its
windows, but with intelligent design and technological
innovation windows can be used to provide heating, cooling
and lighting for a better indoor environment.
Currently we orientate our homes to the north, with the
largest windows angled toward the sun to capture the heat
of the day. Soon, it’s possible that modern window glass will
capture that energy and convert it into electricity to power
the home – like flexible solar panels. This has the potential to
generate additional income that will see energy companies
paying you in peak periods. Instead of building more
dams, energy companies could tap into the homes of their
customers and create partnerships.
WIND
The benefit of wind power is well documented but not without
controversy around their noisiness and unsightliness. Wind
is one of the most prolific natural energies available, and
so presents a key developmental area in green technology.
Engineers and artists are teaming up to create mini turbines
using carbon fibre for strength and functionality, with more
appealing visual design and less noise generation. The home
turbine can provide enough energy to power a room, Wi-Fi
connection or recharge laptops and phones.
FLOORING
Engineers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have
designed incredible wooden floorboards that use electro-
magnetic induction to generate electricity from footsteps.
The floorboards are sustainable and inexpensive to produce
– they’re even made from wood pulp, with embedded
nanofibers in the design that could save a lot on bills by
producing enough energy to power electrical household
items.
Imagine inviting friends over for a party and at the same time
creating electricity! The idea can extend to potential future
application in pavements and high footfall areas, such as
stadiums and airports.
17Character building
One of the difficulties of building in a rapidly-growing area is that the Using other discarded materials like used coffee grinds and tea leaves,
character of the regional architecture ends up feeling and looking very he stains and treats wood from the pallets to bring out the natural
similar. beauty of the grain. The staining process can take as long as six months.
How do you add a sense of character and history to a home? Interior “I love working with the wood to bring out its natural qualities, the
design can help personalise a property, but a few cushions and character and the history of the wood – there’s a real pleasure and
throws might not do the job sufficiently. It’s something Wesley Weal, satisfaction in what I do,” he says.
the Queenstown-based carpenter behind Character Building QT, has
pondered for some time. Wesley also repurposes other ‘found’ materials – like a 70-year-old
railway sleeper that a friend found near Invercargill. The sleeper
“I’ve spent my life doing new builds. I’ve been a carpenter for 15 years was incorporated into a project that saw a home gym transformed
and most of the projects I have worked on have been new builds,” he into an apartment for AirBnB guests. Wesley says the client has had
says, “it’s ‘SimCity’ stuff !” great feedback from guests, who love the design of the room and its
characterful features.
“There’s no pizzazz, no personality or character to some of them and I
found that I had the passion and the skill to do something about that.” As well as diverting waste from landfill and adding personality to
people’s homes, Wesley says refurbishment projects are cost-effective,
Having worked in the industry for so long, Wesley knew that wooden enabling clients to save money that can be used in other areas of their
pallets are discarded by the dozen, “you see them on Queenstown home.
Trading [a local trading site] all the time, most people see them as a
hindrance, they’re happy to give them away and will even help you load “I had one client who wanted a new look for her kitchen. She was
a van with them.” quoted fourteen grand. We talked about design and I took down the
hinges and door fronts, and added the wood to the front of them. It was
He saw these pallets as an inexpensive resource which could be so simple. She really liked it and it cost about $1,800 to do, leaving her
repurposed. He uses them to create furniture, cabinets, beds, floors and with more money to do other cool things around the house.”
even refurbishes bathrooms, kitchens and entire AirBnB apartments
with them.
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19The Jack’s Point
family ark
On your first left, in Jacks Point, you’ll come across a magnificent ark
structure with divine angles. Its presence is like the mothership in the
suburb.
This family ‘ship’ was built and designed by the homeowners, Joe Velvin
and Amber McGrath.
Joe: It’s a bit of an ark. We’ve got two of everything in here. Two females,
two males, two fry pans!
Joe has his own company, Velvin Building and Amber initially worked
alongside Joe as an architectual designer but ventured out to develop
her own business, Ambertect. They have a boy and a girl, Hunter and
Hazel and can proudly claim this masterpiece as their first house.
Joe: 3 years! We just sat there in the office, at night, both nutting it out, Amber: I basically built a mezzanine rectangle house out of bricks, and
for like, 3 years. that floor plan I fell in love with. Joe said you have two rules: it’s gotta be
two story and it’s gotta be cedar and tray metal cladding - because that’s
They snapped up the site straight away but then took their time to the two cheapest materials you can get away with in Jack’s Point.
visualise all aspects of their section, this
consisted of many on site picnics and even re- Using the 10-year-old design as a base, Amber
enacting driving the truck into a pegged-out started tinkering with it.
garage site. It was at this stage they started to
notice the challenges of their purchase. Amber: We plonked it on the section (which is not
ideal, you’re supposed to design with the section
Joe: It’s not the ideal site for building a house in mind first and foremost). We put it on with a
on. We’ve got a hill to our north, it’s a mongrel! nice orientation to the sun and then Joe said ‘Well
NO ONE bought it! That’s why we got this site if you wanna access that garage, you could just
cheap. The driveway was on the north east cut a hole in it on a nice angle so it’s easier to
corner! drive into’.
Amber: The access to the building would From there, that little rectangle turned into a
compromise the sun! warped ark!
Joe: It took us ages to get the orientation right. Joe: If you look at the ground floor plans, it’s really
quite ridiculous! And then the upper floor plan’s
They toyed with the idea of a ruined exterior a rectangle!
with a house nestled inside it but then Amber
fell back on an old design from university. Joe believes it took over 5,000 hours’ labour to build. He could’ve done
it in eight months but had other jobs on tick.
The hardest part of the build for both of them was the pressure on their
relationship.
Joe: To find compromises together - I think that was the biggest challenge.
Amber: It’s hard for every couple to build a house. I have major empathy
for all my clients, more so than I did before.
Amber had to give up her balcony and Joe didn’t really like the tiles in
the bathroom but there’s obvious features that they didn’t budge on.
Like the 300,000 lineal metres of beech lining the interior walls.
Amber: I’ve had trouble putting art up on the walls because I think the
walls look damn fine as they are.
Joe: We went over budget by $100,000 but we’ve got no Jib!
One of their creative features to offset the timber, are the white
chipboard walls – first painted black then two coats of white painted
over the top. Leaving a texturized, speckled finish.
Amber: We were like ‘this is different, this is cool and this is whacky’.
20 BUILDING DREAMS SPRING 2019Joe’s favourite feature is the projector and the fact there’s not a TV So, is this first house a forever house for Joe and Amber?
dominating the living room, but something’s got to be said for that hot
water cylinder. Perched up high and on display – gathering warmth Amber: We probably wanna have a bit more space one day. Couple of
from the fire flue. sheep!
As a builder, Joe gave sound advice about thermal efficiency. Joe: I think that’s probably my dream.
Joe: You only need to do a few things to make it really cosy. One’s a ridged Amber: I added the sheep in for you!
air barrier. Secondly, slightly thicker insulation (which costs bugger all)
Joe: At the moment, I don’t wanna sell it cos it I know it’s really, really well
and third is your glazing. Do those three things and you’ll double the
built. I wouldn’t be able to buy something else that’s built as well which
performance of your house.
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Why prebuild homes are perfect for first home buyers
Affordability and quality don’t often go hand in hand, particularly in the
building industry. But one tried and tested building technique is seeing
a surge in popularity thanks to a partnership between Exceed Homes
and Westpac Bank.
Exceed Homes have been building prefabricated homes for more
than 16 years. Known for their high-quality products delivered quickly
(compared to the typical 12-month building process), the homes are
becoming popular with first home buyers thanks to an innovative
Westpac Prebuilt scheme, started in June 2019.
Jade, who owns Exceed Homes with his wife Sarah, says the finance
offering has opened high-quality and affordable prebuilt homes to
more buyers.
The homes are a good answer to the region’s housing shortage. Clients
can choose from several modern designs, from one bedroom (35m2)
homes up to a popular four-bedroom option (134m2). The homes are
constructed by experts under the careful management of Jade and his
team of qualified tradespeople in their Invercargill yard. The completed
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23Built-in technology
A peek into New Zealand’s first
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In the heart of Queenstown, on Stanley Street, stands New
Zealand’s first ‘smart hotel’. Mi-pad is there to meet the demands of
the new wave of tech-savvy travellers.
“Essentially, we have built an efficient hotel, with the latest building
management systems,” says Lisa Lye, marketing coordinator for
Mi-pad.
Mi-pad has flipped the traditional hotel model on its head, giving
guests full control via the Mia App,
“At check-in time the key on the app turns green and the guest
can then access their room, control room heating and lighting from
inside the room and outside of the hotel during the time of their
stay.”
The technology and hardware required to realise this vision was
double-headed by Queenstown business, Strawberry, alongside
NZ app developer, Seveno Solutions.
Director of Strawberry Queenstown, Reuben Pearce, explains their
brief:
“We provided an integrated control system: the hardware that
controls the lighting, HVAC, access control and heated towel rails
(to name a few). Guests interact with the system via wall-mounted
keypads, sensors, and a ‘personal concierge’ in the form of an app
called Mia.”
It’s easy to be just wowed by the app’s funky features, like the
ability to change the colour of the room’s lighting (a popular
feature among guests), but there’s a lot of intelligence behind the
seemingly simple operating system.
“The most challenging feature was making complex tasks so simple
that anyone can operate them with no instruction whatsoever. A lot
of the features happen automatically in the background. How do
we determine a room is unoccupied? What if someone leaves the
room and their partner is still in bed asleep? You have to consider
the real-world scenarios and translate that into the programming
code,” says Reuben.
Being ‘high tech’ does pose ongoing challenges. The tech industry
advances rapidly and you have to question whether it’s an ‘of the
moment’ gimmick. But Lisa believes the Mia App will keep pace
with innovation; “Mi-pad will continue to upgrade in terms of the
Mia App offering. Currently, Mia is nominated in the World Travel
Awards: World’s Leading Hotel App category.”
Reuben believes the operating control systems have “a long shelf
life” but it is up to the user; “The app must stay up to date. This is
typically the challenge of any smart device. We’re all at the mercy
of Apple and Google.”
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25Building materials
to look out for 2. LOW-VOC PRODUCTS
in 2020 Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are carbon-containing substances
present in paints, coatings and cleaning products. VOCs help with the
quality of application and drying – it prevents paint from streaking on a
surface and helps it to dry quickly. The downside of VOCs is ‘off-gassing’,
Reducing waste, carbon emissions and creating sustainable building the release of carbon-containing gases which can cause respiratory
solutions are top of mind in today’s construction industry. The materials and other health problems. This happens over time, not just while the
we choose to use can have a huge impact on the longevity of the building product is being used on drying. Low-VOC products typically contain
and how it consumes energy (for example, when heating or cooling less than 50 grams of VOCs per litre – though they do take longer to dry
it). While some traditional materials result in fossil fuel consumption and may need replacing sooner, Low-VOC products have come a long
and greenhouse gas emissions, new materials or innovations in age- way and are a good alternative to standard products.
old materials can reduce the emission of greenhouse gases, increase
building efficiency and save money. By incorporating such materials
into a carefully designed building, your home could be warmer, drier,
cheaper to heat and more comfortable to live in.
Smart materials are the future of building and construction. Here’s four
exciting innovations for building in 2020 and beyond:
1. GRASSCRETE
Ideal for driveways and paved areas, Grasscrete, (also known as Void
Structured Concrete) is a reinforced concrete structure with voids
where stone, grass or native plants can be added. While the structure is
strong enough to be used as a driveway, the voids help prevent urban
heat island effect and storm water run-off. The concrete can be made
from recycled materials and it can be recycled at the end of its life.
26 BUILDING DREAMS SPRING 20193. LOW-E WINDOW FILM
Low-emissivity film (low-e film), is a thin polyester film with a micro-
thin metal coating. This transparent film can be stuck directly to an
existing window to reflect radiant heat. It can be used on either side
of the glass to reduce the amount of energy you need to heat or cool
your home. It can be retro-fitted to single or double-glazed windows.
When used on the inside, the film helps to prevent heat from escaping
and on the outside, it reduces the amount of the sun’s heat and UV rays
coming through the windows, preventing overheating and the fading
of furnishings.
4. MILLBOARD
Moulded with real timber, Millboard is made with Polyurethane resin and
reinforced with mineral fibres so it is a sustainable and durable material.
It looks like traditional wood decking, but contains no plastic or timber
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27Create an energy
efficient home
In winter you want to be warm and likewise in summer a cool house is
essential. However, paying enormous amounts in energy bills can be
the result especially if you have to use heat pumps and air conditioning
to maintain a constant temperature. Not to mention they are very bad
environmentally.
Almost all houses built today are built to the minimum standard allowed
by law, which is below what is easily achievable and often mandatory
in other developed countries. Below is a check list of considerations
that don’t have to cost significantly more to build a home that’s energy
efficient. If you plan thoroughly, you will also reap a reward in lower
energy bills into the future.
START AT THE BEGINNING
Work with the architects, designers, suppliers and builders to plan an
energy efficient home as a key consideration from the start. Check
whether they have access to computer models to get a picture of your
planned home’s energy performance.
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Utilise the sun. We get plenty of clear, sunny days in winter even
when it’s zero degrees outside. The sun can send 500 watts of
heat through each square meter of glass through a north-facing
window. Even in winter your house can require little heating
during the day when the sun’s out - it’s free energy.
Orientate the home to capture the sun – especially for the family
rooms. If you aren’t sure, use a good app on your phone to find
out which direction your home should face. The most used
parts of the home need to face north. In winter, especially when
the sun is low, it’s going to cost a great deal more to heat south-
facing home.
Hint: Position the laundry, garage and storage areas on the
southside as these are not used regularly.
29CONSIDER SOLAR
While solar panels are an upfront investment, they save heaps
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go for the cheapest automatically; more efficient panels cost
more but can often deliver double the energy output as the
less expensive options.
USE GOOD QUALITY BLINDS
On cold days, good quality blinds will keep the warmth in the
house rather than allowing it to escape through the glass.
Heat escaping through glass is the biggest drive of energy
loss in the house.
HAVE PLENTY OF INSULATION
Insulation keeps the house warm in winter and during the
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30 BUILDING DREAMS SPRING 2019VENTILATION
Ventilation is critical for both your health and the protection
and longevity of the house.
Water Heating. Almost 45% of your monthly power bill can be
used in heating water and storing it at the right temperature.
Consider alternatives such as a gas fired continuous flow
water heater, especially in the bathrooms.
Carpet your garage. Significant heating loss occurs as heat is
lost though the garage. Carpet acts as an insulator, it will help
to keep your home warm and dry – especially in the winter.
Make sure to lay carpet that is flame retardant in your garage
though, since you might be driving your car on it, or using
tools in the garage. Garage carpet also has the added benefits
of reducing noise and being easy to vacuum clean.
Lastly, think about the overall airtightness of the home. Check
that your home is properly airtight so heat loss through gaps
is minimized. Gaps also allow dampness and mold in.
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money and curb spiralling costs, upcycling furniture and design pieces
have long been a trend. Rescued from second hand shops, trading sites
and bulletins, with a little polish, paint or new upholstery, one person’s
trash is transformed into another person’s treasure.
But saving money isn’t the only reason more people are choosing
to upcycle. A growing awareness of the impact of cheap, short-life
products on our environment is driving change. Fewer people are
choosing cheap products which break or fall out of fashion in a short
time, in favour of timeless furniture pieces which last a lifetime. A mix
of classic, beautifully designed furniture with upcycled pieces can help
a home look unique, without appearing too ‘DIY’ – and it doesn’t cost
the earth.
Upcycling also marks a return to time-honoured traditions and activities
which fell out of fashion when the ‘throw-away’ culture of the 90s and
00s surged. Patchwork quilts made from old bedsheets and clothes are
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comeback. The effect can completely transform an old piece of furniture
and create something that’s unique and quirky.
For a no-fuss, raw and natural look, hunt for plain wooden furniture.
Often, stunning pieces are hidden behind layers of varnish from the
days when a high-gloss finish was fashionable. Try stripping back old
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of the wood.
The best part of upcycling is that, thanks to social media sites like
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Tips from clients and contractors
When it comes to contractors, saving money can It’s critical you are happy with the amount and
cost you money. Our biggest learning was not location of your storage. If you have clever and
to rely on our builder/project manager’s advice. stylish storage your home will appear organized.
We thought we could still get quality at a lower Pack up and store the winter gear out of sight
price but ended up sacrificing quality and paying over the warmer months so it’s not cluttering your
for hidden costs. Having a good, quality builder home.
would have helped reduce stress and move things
along. Rearrange the furniture from time to time. Moving
things around will make the family spaces feel
Stick to your plan - it’s so easy to see something brand new. Don’t have all your art and display
else you would do mid-way through the project things out at one time.
and want to tweak the design or style, but this is
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renovating. Allow yourself to be inspired by others
We recently renovated our bathrooms and but make sure you make the final decision and
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