HOW TO ACHIEVE GOOD DESIGN AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Good Design and Energy Efficiency

Good design is not just about style and aesthetics. A good house design will provide the best possible living environment in summer and winter. Good house design will:

Provide the correct orientation of the house to maximise the northern aspect for the living areas.

Consider the position of the sun and how its light and heat are included or excluded as required throughout the year.

Use the wind to maximise natural ventilation and cooling during the summer.

Use natural light in every room, avoiding the need for artificial light during the day. -Use insulation and other materials that exclude unwanted summer heat and retain winter heating within the house.

Provide roof overhangs and landscaping to shade the house from the harsh western sun.

Reduce the need for summer cooling and winter heating.

Reduce energy consumption and save money.

These design principles are often referred to as Passive Solar Design principles and should be incorporated wherever possible, maximising the lifestyle and financial benefit to the home owners. Householders at Perradenya will be encouraged wherever possible to include energy efficient appliances and fittings in their homes, solar hot water systems and high efficiency lights. For some solar electricity may be an exciting option to include in their new home.

Design Advisory Panel

To help new home owners include Sustainable Development principles we have established the Design Advisory Panel. The information and assistance provided by the Design Advisory Panel will guide the home owner on how to include water saving devices, energy efficiency options and passive solar design principles into their new home.

The Design Advisory Panel service will be free for purchasers of Perradenya home sites. In addition Rous Water will provide a comprehensive Sustainable Design Manual to help your Architect, Designer or Builder maximise the opportunities to include energy efficiency and passive solar design principles into the new home.

The manual will include information on the principles of Sustainable Development, a resource list of people, companies and contacts who can provide products and assistance to easily achieve these aims.

For information on the Design Advisory Panel contact Rous Water on 1300 132