The Building Designer February 2011

The Building Designer No.164 February 2011

DESIGN FEATURE

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Duplex at Airlie Summit,

a superb development at

Airlie Beach by Brad Read,

features two high quality, top of

the market units, each containing

four bedrooms and with a

north/north-west orientation

offering extensive sea views.

As well as observing the planning

by-laws of the Whitsunday Shire

Council in respect to height,

setbacks and escarpment view

restrictions, consideration was

also given to future structures on

the neighbouring undeveloped

allotments. The units have limited

street frontage due to their

position on the long and narrow

site, which has a 22m slope.

The resultant design involves the

two units being situated on

different levels, each afforded two

storeys with one of these a split

level. This ensured height

restrictions were adhered to

while allowing the design to work

with the contours of the land.

Upper levels incorporate the

main living and entertainment

areas as well as two bedrooms

and amenities, while the lower

levels include master and guest

suites and alternative

entertaining rooms.

Plunge pools which have the

illusion of stretching out to the

ocean beyond are accessed via

decks a half level below.

The external construction

material is predominately

masonry with light weight floors

and roofs. Extensive use of glass

and timber has also been

included. Timber features ensure

the development entwines with

rather than dominates over the

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natural landscape. Dark earthy

colours were used to blend the

building into the backdrop

escarpment.

Interesting forms, high level

finishes and a variety of building

resources ensure these units

remain both stylish and

functional within a contemporary

envelope, indicative of tropical

Queensland living.

Brad ReadBrad Read Design Group07 3806 [email protected]

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BEDI/BDAQ PARTNERSHIPPRESENTS

2011ENDORSED SUSTAINABLE BUILDING DESIGNER

PROGRAM

Preparing and Empowering Built Environment Professionals for a Sustainable Future*

* Building Green - Preparing and Empowering Future Built Environment Professionals for Market Readiness

is the ecospecifier Tertiary Curriculum Program developed by Ecospecifier

PROGRAM

DAY 1Environmentally Sustainable Design Compliance and Solutions

DAY 2Building Rating, Materials, Issues and Solutions

DAY 3Green Building and Materials Procurement

DAY 4Life Cycle Assessment in Practice

VENUES

Times: 9.00am to 5.30pm each day

SOUTH QUEENSLANDMetro Hotel Ipswich International

43 South Street, Ipswich

NORTH QUEENSLANDRydges Tradewinds Cairns

137 The Esplanade, Cairns

Fri May 6Sat May 7Fri May 13Sat May 14

Fri May 27Sat May 28Fri Jun 3Sat Jun 4

Successful completion of this course constitutes the training requirement for certification as an Endorsed Sustainable Building Designer.

An Endorsed Sustainable Building Designer will receive promotion through BEDI Ltd programs and can use the ESBD logo shown on left.

COST Course fees include the full four days training with materials, lunch and tea breaks.This course attracts a Construction Skills Queensland subsidy for a limited number of participants.To qualify for the subsidised rate you MUST REGISTER AND PAY BEFORE 25 MARCH 2011.

FULL FEE: STUDENT FEE:

$750.00$440.00

SUBSIDISED FEE:SUBSIDISED STUDENT FEE:

$500.00$0.00

all these fees include GST. if registering before 25 March 2011 please pay the subsidised feeto qualify for the student fee participants must currently be enrolled in a building design related tertiary course

Program supported by:

For more information please email or phone:07 3889 9119 - [email protected]


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ANNOUNCING

2011 BDAQ/BEDI State Conference

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition CentreMerivale Street, South Brisbane

PROGRAM

6.00pm

Friday 19 August - off site at the Victoria Park Golf Complex

8.00am

10.00am

Technical Breakfast

BDAQ Golf Day

Welcome Event

Friday 19 August to Sunday 21 August 2011

Saturday 20 August Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

9.00am

1.00pm

6.30pm

Conference Sessions

Study Tour

Queensland Building Design

Awards Presentation

Sunday 21 August Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

9.00am

1.00pm

1.30pm

Conference Sessions

BDAQ AGM

BDAQ Member Forum

Sustainable Building Design - A New Paradigm

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MYALL YOUTH & COMMUNITY NETWORK CENTRE


After years of planning, the Myall Youth and Community Network Centre is finally a reality and open for business.

Martin Building Design was contracted to design and oversee the construction of the centre and the result is a modern and energy efficient building incorporating sustainable design principles.Thebuilding was constructed by McNab.

The main building is designed with frontage to both Nicholson Street and the Warrego Highway.

A separate building provides rooms suitable forworkshops and activities.

Between the two buildings is a courtyard which is partly covered, allowing a shaded outdoor area whilenot obstructing light to windows of the two buildings.


Story by Nancy Evans, The Dalby Herald,published Tuesday November 16, 2010

© Copyright APN Australian Regional Media

The buildings have been constructed on deep piers to minimize movement.

Large locked gates at either end of the courtyardallow air to flow through, while making the grassed area safe for young children to play without fear of them wandering out onto the busy roads and providing building security.

The sustainable design provides solutions to a range of issues related to the site, such as the streetscape and community landscape.

It also allows for savings in energy, water and money,while creating a more enjoyable and comfortable

work environment.

Rainwater from the large roof area is harvested and stored in

tanks for use as an alternativewater supply.

All rooms have natural light, reducing the need forelectric lighting. Auto sensors turn off power when rooms are vacated.

The building is fully insulated and solar rated tinted glass throughout helps to keep temperatures downand block out noise from the streets.

All windows are provided with shading to reduceheat into the building.

Instant heat gas hot water units help to reduce energy use by eliminating storage of hot water.

The main entry/reception area has a high turret roof enclosed by adjustable louvres that can be opened to suit wind direction. The cool air from the courtyard is then drawn in through the reception area, providingnatural cooling.

Landscaping has been designed for low maintenanceand savings in water use.

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Helping build your future

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SMALL BUSINESS FORUM

The Department of Environment and Resource

Management (DERM) will be holding the first of

two Queensland Water and Energy Sustainable

Technologies Network (QWESTNet) forums to be

held on the Gold Coast in the first half of 2011.

Facilitated by the DERM and proudly sponsored

by the Gold Coast City Council and ecoBiz, the

QWESTNet forums will provide information about

new sustainable technologies and easy to do, low

cost or no cost practices with an aim to help

small businesses not only reduce their energy

and water consumption and their waste, but

improve their profitability.

This presents an ideal opportunity for Gold Coast

businesses to find out how bottom-line savings

can be achieved through sustainable practices

and technologies.

With rising energy and water costs and an

impending waste levy, there is growing pressure

for businesses to reduce their costs while gaining

a competitive advantage.

QWESTNet forums are a great way for small

business to find out more about how the latest in

environmental best practice and technologies

can help reduce their energy and water use and

their waste.

As well, they provide an excellent networking

opportunity for businesses, providing attendees

with the chance to meet both producers and

current users of sustainable technologies to

share and develop ideas to improve their

business prospects.

The first of the Gold Coast QWESTNet forums is

being held on Wednesday 16 March 2011 at

Arundel Hills Country Club and the second on

Wednesday 18 May at Bond University. All

businesses are invited to attend. Registration

cost is only $22.00. For more information and to

register go to www.derm.qld.gov.au/qwestnet .

Forum to help small business cut costs through smart sustainable practices

Image: renjith krishnan / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

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DESIGN FEATURE


the end of a canal peninsular at Palm

Beach on the Gold Coast and featuring

a sweeping 59m water frontage is this

timeless two storey beach-style home

by Dan Dignum.

Located on

White on white

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DESIGN FEATURE


W ith an open and airy

ambience, the structure

features five generous

bedrooms, interactive living areas

with functional outdoor areas and

a separated sound-proof

media/adults section. Maximum

water views are achieved while

including sustainable design

principles and ensuring a good

level of privacy.

From the street, the home has an

immaculate presentation with a

white on white appeal, stacked

stone features and stained

timber, a scheme which is

continued throughout the

remainder of the building. Neatly

manicured gardens bring the

residence to life and enhance the

beach-style theme.

The stepping design follows the

contours of the site, with all living

areas facing north. The south-

western corner of the property is

dedicated to a children's play area

and service yard. The wet edged

pool follows the building and

boundary lines providing water on

water views from the living area.

The bedrooms are to the southern

side of the house. The first floor,

with views to both sides, is

dedicated to the master suite

featuring a balcony and

breezeway leading through to a

large ensuite and walk in robe.

To maximise thermal comfort and

protection from the elements, roof

lines are predominantly hipped

with 900 eaves, and exposed

windows feature sun awnings. The

external materials are mostly light-

weight and white and this,

together with a Zincalume roof,

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helps to reflect heat and keep the

home cool. Many of the windows

are louvred to allow maximum air

flow. Recycled posts and beams

add to the sustainability and

overall character of the structure.

Good interaction between indoor

and outdoor living is achieved

through the use of wide patios and

verandas directly connected to the

northern living zones. The media

and gym areas have been isolated

and sound proofed, with filled

block walls and double glazed

windows. The kitchen opens out to

the veranda with a bi-fold

windowed servery.

A spacious and luxurious beach-

style residence, the house features

a cool and calm atmosphere,

drawing inspiration from the vast

waters surrounding it. The layout,

building materials and attention

to detail enhance these

surroundings perfectly.

Dan DignumDignum Design 07 5520 [email protected]

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