Daw Park Terraces,
Ormond Ave, Daw Park

2 Semi Detached Eco-Sustainable contemporary homes in leafy Daw Park, South Australia.

Project Status: Green


Update 01 April 2008:

  • The project is currently with the architects to complete concept plans and information relating to submission to council for Planning Approval.

Next mile stone: Planning Approval due 6 June 2008 (Pending council processing)


Update 7 August 2008:

  • Revision number 3, we are 99%. Small changes to the front windows and we are home.
  • Next Milestone date 30/8/2008

Introduction:
 
The initial proposal was for a 1000 sq.m site located in Ormond Ave Daw Park.
 
The site is superbly located in Daw Park. The site well located on tree lined Ormond Ave, which is 500 meters to the main arterial road (Goodwood Rd) public transport, supermarkets, takeaway shops and cafes.
 
The development was zoned 'residential plains' which allowed for the block to cut down the middle and semi detached dwelling to be built. This design takes advantage of the highest and best use for the site.
 
The sales prices proposed are competitive in today’s market with several good
comparisons achieved in other developments. 
 
 
Proposed Design Concept:
 
Energy Architecture were engaged as architects for this project.

The design brief set out to Energy Architecture was for two semi-detached dwellings. Energy efficiency via passive solar design being the main driver. Followed by thermal mass being provided for in the external walls.

Additionally the design brief included provision for 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 living areas (or one and study), open plan living & kitchen area to courtyard, and a double garage.

This product will set it apart from all other developments in the region and provide for significantly reduced energy and water consumption (target reduction of 40% from standard housing)

Below are the Concept Plans






Double garage with built form of a studio on top. The dwelling is not 2 storey throughout, rather only here. This design came out of a desire to prevent the house looking like a garage with a door, but instead an attractive built form.

Additionally the houses are articulated, with one dwelling set back further then the other. This also breaks to mass fronting to the street and adds some character to the frontage. This also provides for a private space to the rear for each dwelling.


The flat roof design is to allow for maximum solar passive design. Summer sun will be unable enter the floor plan, and in winter will allow sun to stream through and heat the floors.



Project Team
 
Architects:
 
ENERGY ARCHITECTURE
Level1/ 192 Waymouth St Adelaide 5000
(08) 8410 4999
info@energyarchitecture.com
www.energyarchitecture.com
 
Builders:
TBA – via tender
 
Development Planners – Land Division & Surveying
 
FRONTLINE DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS
465b South Road 
Keswick, SA 5035
South Australia
Telephone: (08) 8293 8885
Fax: (08) 8293 2949
planning@frontlinedevelopments.com.au