Ecoshelta 2020 Product Guide

2020 Product Guide

Introduction

Ecoshelta is an Australian-made, architecturally-designed, modular construction system that comes in a variety of standard forms. It can be tailored more specifically to your needs and personal preferences, as well as any site and planning conditions.

Buildings are complex things, and costs can vary significantly depending on the brief, size of the project, site terrain, and the level of fitout and finishes.

Most clients prefer our crew to assemble the pods. ‘Supply to Lock-up’ is an option, with final detailing and fit-out undertaken by the owner.

Our Product Guide shows what you can expect when choosing one of our pods, whether it is a ’tiny house’ or a larger custom build.

Please contact us for further details or clarification on any of the information outlined in this document.

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Costing Estimates - BASIC E.PODS

e.pod (‘Basic’) e.pod (‘Retreat’) e.pod (‘Cabin’)

Price from AUD$49,850 + GST

Floor Area 23sqm

Roof Types Available Curved, Monopitch

Internal Linings None

Includes frame, sub floor panels, wall panels and a single opening. No

internal linings included, perfect for the DIY enthusiast.

Price from AUD$68,196 + GST

Floor Area 23sqm

Roof Types Available Curved, Monopitch

Internal Linings None

Includes 4 glazed doors, 2 windows, highlight glazing, rainwater gutters

- to lockup. No internal linings included, perfect for the DIY enthusiast.

Price from AUD$78,243 + GST

Floor Area 23sqm

Roof Types Available Curved, Monopitch

Internal Linings Timber Floors

Timber Ceilings

Plywood Wall Linings

Includes 4 glazed doors, 2 windows, highlight glazing, rainwater gutters -

locked up and lined out.

NOTE: Prices shown are for base models only, and are subject to a range of factors including site conditions, regulatory compliance requirements, level of finish, and energy rating requirements.

Curved roof version shown Monopitch roof version shown Monopitch roof version shown

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Costing Estimates - MULTIPLE E.PODS

e.pod (‘Studio’)

Basic Standard Medium Luxury

Price AUD$74,074 +GST AUD$86,400 +GST AUD$106,560 +GST AUD$138,240 +GST

Floor Area 28.8sqm

Roof Types Available Curved, Monopitch

Internal Linings None Timber Floors Timber Floors Timber Floors

Timber Ceilings

Plywood Walls

Timber Ceilings

Plywood Walls

Timber Ceilings

Plywood Walls

e.pod (‘Granny Flat’)

Basic Standard Medium Luxury

Price AUD$131,100 +GST AUD$172,500 +GST AUD$213,200 +GST AUD$276,500 +GST

Floor Area 57.6sqm

Roof Types Available Curved, Monopitch

Internal Linings None Timber Floors Timber Floors Timber Floors

Timber Ceilings

Plywood Walls

Timber Ceilings

Plywood Walls

Timber Ceilings

Plywood Walls

Monopitch roof version shown Monopitch roof version shown

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Costing Estimates - Small.POD

Small.pod (‘Hideaway’)

Price AUD$115,000 + GST

Floor Area 20sqm

Roof Types Available Monopitch

Internal Linings Engineered Bamboo Floors

Timber Ceilings

Plywood Wall Linings

Includes bathroom, kitchenette,

decking, large sliding glazed

alloy framed doors and timber

windows, highlight glazing

and screened louvres, bamboo

flooring and pine ceilings with

whitewashed face grade Hoop

Pine ply wall linings as a full

kit, plus freight and assembly

crew as required.

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Our modular design is highly flexible, can be configured to suit any site, and tailored to your personal aesthetic preferences.

A laundry, kitchenette, bathroom, study nook (or whatever is required) can be added within a side extension module or a pod divided by an internal wall.

Jump online and check out these great examples of Ecosheltas being used for eco-tourism ventures across Australia:

The Villas Barossa - thevillasbarossa.com.auFree Spirit Pods on Bruny Island - freespiritpods.comHobart Hideaway Pods - hobarthideawaypods.com.auKittawa Lodge, King Island - kittawalodge.com12 Apostles Lodge - austwalkingco.com.au

Ecoshelta operates primarily in residential building, namely large scale luxury homes and eco villages. Equally it can be applied to a variety of other sectors, including mining, medical, education, community and commercial facilities. Above all else, Ecoshelta is a construction system, limited only by your imagination.

Customisation

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Concept DesignWe produce a concept/sketch design for you with plans and renders, and

a detailed costing for the project once we have agreed on the scope.

A key difference between Ecoshelta and some other products on the market

is that it is designed by qualified architects. Our highly skilled team

creates your package, including a general assessment against applicable

planning codes, state legislation, and the National Construction code. Our

concept service is used to develop your council application if you choose

to proceed; lodging a Development Application just requires more detail

to be included.

The base plan concept fee is for our standard accommodation pods placed

in an appropriate position on your property, including consulting with you

and local council on design and locations. The base concept service does

not include details on site servicing requirements, such as positioning of

a driveway, sewerage services, water and power supplies etc.

We also include a detailed preliminary costing for supply and assembly

of the Ecoshelta units. If requested, we can put together advice regarding

applicable service and technology options at this stage, at an extra cost.

SKETCH DESIGN FEES

STUDIO DESIGN AUD$1,800 +GST

HOUSE DESIGN AUD$2,100 +GST

LARGE HOUSE BESPOKE DESIGN POA

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Further Options

We use carbon minimal, cost-effective shi pping anywhere around Australia

or overseas. Our core belief - that high quality, innovative houses are

transportable in shi pping containers - drives our modular designs. This

is a solution opportunity, not a constraint.

A single E.POD or Small.POD cabin is easily shi pped and delivered to

site in a 20 ft shi pping container. The container can either be retained

on site for secure lockup site storage or return freighted. Delivery is

possible to most destinations.

Our designs are customised for every project and vary depending on

your needs and budget, as well as on council requirements. Standard

builds range from $2,500 per sqm to $3,500 per sqm.

Available options include:

- Bushfire requirements (BAL 29-40 kits, BAL FZ by negotiation);

- Fully fitted ensuite bathroom(s);

- Kitchen fit out (with and without appliances);

- Decking on corners and sides (1.2x4.8m);

- Ceiling insulation (R3.5) and wall linings;

- Double glazed timber framed glass doors and windows;

- Glass louvred panels;

- Sliding mechanism per side;

- Off Grid solar PV and battery system;

- Off Grid water and waste management systems;

- Bushfire screen systems;

- Highlight glazing;

- Timber floor overlay panels;

- Rainwater catchment;

- Internal wall divisions;

- Internal doors and sliders;

- Tropical cyclone rated kits;

- Desert kit (extra wide eaves, screens not glazing, roof ventilators, etc.);

- Alpine Kit (extra insulation, double glazing, thermal breaks, etc);

Delivery

Site VisitsA site visit can really help our designers to understand your needs

and assess site conditions. Whereas site visits are likely not needed for

simple projects, and might not even be possible for remote locations,

we strongly recommend one for more complex projects. Talk to us about

your project, and we will let you know the costs for an architect to visit

your site.

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We also offer full architectural services by our architectural team to take

your project to a council submission.

If you are proceeding with our Architectural Service, you have probably

already received a Concept Design from us. Because Ecoshelta is a

modular system designed with the latest Building Information Modelling

(BIM) software, your building is already mostly modelled in our computer

and has quite developed plans. We can quickly prepare your plans for

the necessary approvals. Our efficiency means you save time and money.

THINGS THAT wILL HELP US IN THE CONCEPT DESIGN PROCESS

Below is a list of documents and information that will be useful for the

concept design process:

INFORMATION

A detailed brief, including:

- An accurate address for online high definition geo-spatial data access,

if available (or google maps if not);

- An approximate idea of where on the site you think the structure would

best be located;

- Special features of the site: views, trees, rivers, lakes, rocks, slope, obstacles

etc;

- Timing and budgetary requirements, deadlines, access issues;

- General site photos

DOCUMENTATION

- Survey with contours and boundaries (preferably in .dwg format);

- Title document showing lot boundaries and easements;

- A Planning Certificate from Council which will let us know what

planning regulations apply (usually attached to a contract of sale if

purchased recently);

- Existing DA Documentation (if applicable);

- Staging options, (if applicable).

Architectural Service

ARCHITECTURAL FEESOur fees are staged to provide maximum flexibility and transparency throughout the design and build process. Due

to the uniqueness of larger projects, they are typically calculated as a percentage of the build cost.

CONCEPT DESIGN DA PHASE CC PHASE COMPREHENSIVE (ALL STAGES)

1.75% + 3.5% + 5.5% 9.5%

POSSIBLE ADDITIONAL FEES TO EXPECTThe last thing you want on your build is hidden costs. The figure below shows estimates of the additional fees and

costs you can expect, as well as when you will encounter them throughout the design and build process. These are

only intended as a guide for a 1-2 pod build. Actual costs vary significantly between consultants and councils, and

can be site dependent. Some consultants may not be required, depending on the nature of the build. These costs

are the client’s project responsibility and are not incorporated into our fees.

SD PHASE DA PHASE CC PHASE CA PHASE

SURVEYOR $1000-$2,000

BUSHFIRE RISK ASSESSMENT $1000-$2500

DA LODGEMENT FEES (PLANNING APPLICATION)

(COUNCIL)$300-$600

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER $1000-$2000

CIVIL/STRUCTURAL ENGINEER $1,500-$3,500

WASTEWATER ENGINEER (IF REQUIRED) $1,500-$3,500

BUILDING SURVEYOR / CERTIFIER

(COUNCIL OR PRIVATE CONSULTANT)$500-$1000 Per Inspection

OTHERS MAY INCLUDE:

State-based levies

Planning consultant (if required)

Heritage consultant (if required)

Energy Consultant (House Energy Ratings Scheme (HERS) qualified)

OR

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Approval ProcessAustralia’’s heavily regulated building industry facilitates safe, well-constructed buildings. It can make the approval process daunting for home owners. To help you understand, the following guide shows what to expect at each stage

of your build.

TASK CLIENT ACTIONABLE ARCHITECT ACTIONABLE ARCHITECT DELIVERABLE CONSULTANT DELIVERABLE

STAGE 1A - BRIEF CLIENT BRIEF Provide brief and any site information Review brief - Survey

RETURN BRIEF - Prepare return brief Return Brief Document

BRIEF SIGN-OFF Sign-off on agreed Brief - -

STAGE 1B - SKETCH DESIGN (SD) SITE VISIT/ANALYSIS Facilitate meeting Attend meeting with client Meeting Minutes Bushfire Risk Assessment

SKETCH DESIGN - Prepare Sketch Design Sketch Design Document

SD REVIEW Review Sketch Design Document Amendments (1 Round)* Amended SD Document

SD SIGN-OFF Sign-off on agreed Sketch Design - -

STAGE 2A - DETAILED DESIGN (DD) DETAILED DESIGN Meeting/Feedback as required Prepare Detailed Design Detailed Design GeoTech Engineering Report

DD REVIEW Review Detailed Design Document Amendments (1 Round)* Amended DD Document

DD SIGN-OFF Sign-off on Detailed Design and Submit Commence DA Documentation / Plans -

STAGE 2B - DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION (DA) DA DOCUMENTATION Sign-off on Detailed Design Prepare DA Documentation / Plans DA Drawing Set Wastewater Plan

CONSULTANTS Co-ordinate client appointed consultants Co-ordinate trades and consultants -

STAGE 3A - CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATION (CC) CC PLANS - Prepare CC Documentation / Plans CC Documentation Civil/Structural Engineering

CC SUBMISSION - Submit CC Documentation Set -

STAGE 3B - CONTRACT DOCUMENTATION (CD) CD PLANS - Prepare final build plans and schedules CD Documentation Construction Certificate

CD REVIEW Review CD Documentation Amendments (1 Round)* Amended CD Docs

CD SIGN-OFF Sign-off on CD Documentation - -

STAGE 4 - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION (CA) CONTRACT ADMIN - Site Meetings/Inspections as required - Occupancy Certificate

HANDOVER Sign off on completed works - -

*Additional amendment rounds may incur additional fees

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Ecoshelta and its parent company TASTEC offers a range of other products beyond the standard pod systems shown in this guide.

Visit our website www.ecoshelta.com to explore our range of available habitation solutions.

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GlossaryEmbarking on any build, you will inevitably encounter

a seemingly endless array of new terms that you are

unfamiliar with. This glossary aims to provide you with a

reference to the terms we frequently use.

ALLOY

Aluminium Alloy 6061 forms the basis of the Ecoshelta

structure. It is an extremely strong, lightweight, durable, and

corrosion resistant material.

ARCHED

Refers to one of our roof shapes, in the shape of a

symmetrical arch.

ARCHITECT

Only people or businesses registered with the state-based

Architectural Practice Boards may use the title. Members of

the community are entitled to have services provided at a

professional level by a registered architect or architectural

business. Registration ensures architects have the necessary

qualifications and experience to provide the services, and are

accountable for both their conduct and competency.

AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS (AS)

Published documents setting out specifications and

procedures designed to ensure products, services and systems

are safe, reliable and consistently perform the way they are

intended to.

BRIEF

A written outline summarising the intentions, limitations, and

any other factors of a project.

BUILDING SURVEYOR/CERTIFIER

In Australia, a Building Surveyor is a professional who is

tasked with understanding the building control process.

A Building Surveyor has the authority to assess building

plans to ensure that they comply with the Building Code

of Australia, the Australian Standards referenced within it

and any other relevant Building Acts or other legislation or

requirements of the jurisdiction the building is in. Building

Surveyors are either private or munici pal (Council).

BUILDING CODE OF AUSTRALIA (BCA)

Part of the National Construction Code (NCC) series,

containing technical provisions for the design and

construction of buildings and other structures.

BUSHFIRE ATTACK LEVEL (BAL)

A means of measuring a building’s potential exposure to

ember attack, radiant heat and direct flame contact, in a

bushfire event. It is a basis for establishing the requirements

for construction to improve protection of building elements

from attack by bushfire.

BUSHFIRE RISK ASSESSMENT

An independent report used to determine the bushfire risk

and associaled BAL number of a property, and any other

factors pertaining to that.

CERTIFICATE OF TITLE

An official record of land ownershi p in Australia. You will

need a copy of your certificate for various reasons including

lodging development applications or applying for council

approval. A copy of a certificate of title is also called a

register search.

CIVIL/STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

Engineering relating to the footings and structure of a

proposed structure.

CLADDING

The application of one material over another to provide a

skin or layer. In construction, cladding is used to provide a

degree of thermal insulation and weather resistance, and to

improve the appearance of buildings.

CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATE (CC) (CoLC)(BRC)

A certificate that is issued by an accredited private certifier

or a consent authority. The Certificate allows for building

work to commence on a project.

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION (DA)

A legal document that allows you to undertake a

development. Development Approvals specify the design

and other documents that the development must follow,– i.e

plans for the location and design of the buildings and the

structural details for the building such as the depth of

footings.

EASEMENT

An easement is a section of land registered on your

property title, which gives someone the right to use the

land for a specific purpose even though they are not the

land owner. An example is a shared driveway. There are

also certain statutory easements which are not registered

on your title, such as power or telephone lines, or drainage

easements.

GEO-TECHNICAL ENGINEERING

Engineering work related to analysing and understanding how

the infrastructure interacts with the ground of the site.

HIGHLIGHT

A window with a sill above head height used for improving

natural light and thermal performance.

LININGS

A layer of different material covering the inside surfaces of

the building.

LOCK-UP STAGE

Describes a milestone in the construction of a building, when

the external wall cladding and roof covering is fixed, the

flooring substrate is laid and external doors and windows

have been fixed.

MINUTES

A record of discussions from a meeting.

MONOPITCH

Refers to one our roof shapes, which is pitched at 11.5

degrees on a single plane, and does not have a ridge or

gable like more traditional houses.

NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION CODE (NCC)

A performance-based code containing all Performance

Requirements for the construction of buildings. It is built

around a hierarchy of guidance and code compliance levels,

with the Performance Requirements being the minimum level

that buildings, building elements, and plumbing and drainage

systems must meet.

OPENINGS

Refers to any opening in the structure, such as a door or

window.

PLANNING

Refers to local council laws and regulations around the kind

of development that is permitted in a particular area.

PRINCIPAL CERTIFYING AUTHORITY

To make sure the completed structure has been built in

accordance with the approved building plans, regular building

inspections must be carried out by an independent party

during and upon completion of construction. That party is

the Princi pal Certifying Authority (PCA) and is usually a

private or munici pal Certifier / Building Surveyor.

PV

Refers to PhotoVoltaic, a type of solar electrical system most

commonly used on dwellings.

SIPs

Structural insulated panels are a high performance building

system for residential and light commercial construction.

The panels consist of an insulating foam core sandwiched

between two structural facings. All Ecosheltas use Australian-

made SIPs in their construction.

WASTEWATER

Any water that has been affected by human use. Wastewater

is“used water from any combination of domestic, industrial,

commercial or agricultural activities, surface runoff or

stormwater, and any sewer inflow or sewer infiltration.

WHITEWASHED

Whitewash, or lime paint is a type of paint made from

slaked lime (calcium hydroxide, Ca(OH)2) or chalk calcium

carbonate (CaCO3). It has been traditionally used in interiors

of food preparation areas, particularly rural dairies, because of

its mildly antibacterial properties

Contact

[w]: www.ecoshelta.com

[P]: +61 (2) 8313 6571

[M]: +61 (0) 468 560 595

[E]: info@ecoshelta.com

[A]: Suite 3/5 James Craig Rd, Rozelle NSw 2039 (New South wales workshop and Office) [A]: 81 Dew St, Thebarton, SA 5031 (Adelaide Design Office)[A]: 52-54 Innovation Drive, Dowsing Point, TAS 7010 (Hobart Factory and workshop)