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DESIGNERNo. 165, April 2011 r.r.p. $5.95
building designersassociation of thenorthern territory
building designersassociation of
queensland inc.
The Government's delayed and much maligned
emissions trading scheme is firmly back on the
agenda after a joint announcement with the
Australian Greens on 24 February 2011.
In what is billed an "essential economic reform",
the Government has proposed a two-stage
mechanism that will impose an initial fixed price
on carbon from 1 July 2012, before transitioning
towards an emissions trading scheme within three
to five years. The proposal will particularly impact
large emitters of greenhouse gases, such as
mining, petroleum, energy and transportation
companies. It is also likely to have flow-on effects
throughout the entire economy.
The proposal is the culmination of four meetings
held by the Multi-Party Climate Change Committee
since September 2010, comprising members of the
Government, the Greens, and independents Tony
Windsor and Rob Oakeshott. The Committee
released a high-level proposal for public comment
in February, which included a set of principles to
guide development of a carbon price mechanism.
The key aspects of the proposal are as follows:
�A fixed price on carbon will come into
effect as early as 1 July 2012 and last for
three to five years.
�At the end of the fixed price period, the
scheme will revert to a flexible price
emissions trading scheme.
�The Government will consider the
international environment before moving
towards an emissions trading scheme, and
may delay the transition based on the
state of the international carbon market,
our progress in meeting international
emissions targets, and potential impacts
on the Australian economy.
�The mechanism will cover the following
six greenhouse gases identified under the
Kyoto Protocol:
o carbon dioxide;
o methane;
o nitrous oxide;
o hydrofluorocarbons;
o perfluorocarbons; and
o sulphur hexafluoride.
�Emissions from the following sources
may be covered:
o the stationary energy sector;
o the transport sector;
o the industrial processes sector;
o fugitive emissions (other than
from decommissioned coal mines);
and
o emissions from no-legacy waste.
�Agricultural emissions will be excluded.
�Emitters may use international emissions
units to help them comply with targets,
but only once a flexible carbon price has
been introduced.
Although the building and construction industry
will not be directly liable for emissions, it will
nevertheless be affected due to the carbon-
intensive nature of its supply chains. As many
common construction materials come from raw
materials, which are mined or extracted by large
greenhouse gas emitters who will be subject to the
new tax, builders may find themselves facing
higher costs for these materials.
The extent to which the construction industry will
be affected may depend on several factors,
including the actual carbon price adopted (and
how that evolves during the operation of the
market-based emissions trading scheme), the
ability of large emitters to pass costs down the
supply chain, and any concessions granted to
emitters supplying the construction industry. The
best way for both building designers and builders
to lessen the impact of the price on carbon will be
to focus on sustainable procurement and aim to
use less carbon-intensive (and more
environmentally-friendly) building materials.
For more information on the Government's
proposal or sustainable procurement strategies,
please contact HopgoodGanim on 07 3024 0000.
The contents of this paper are not intended to be acomplete statement of the law on any subject and shouldnot be used as a substitute for legal advice in specific factsituations. HopgoodGanim cannot accept any liability orresponsibility for loss occurring as a result of anyoneacting or refraining from acting in reliance on anymaterial contained in this paper.
How the new price on carbon will affect the building and construction industryBy Andre Dauwalder, Solicitor, HopgoodGanim Lawyers
HOPGOODGANIM LAWYERS
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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
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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.
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DESIGN FEATURE
The Building Designer No.165 April 2011
Sustainable PavilionsBrett Grimley and Ecolibrium Design were presented with a
reasonably open brief for the design of this beautiful home
which is situated within the Currumbin Eco Village.
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DESIGN FEATURE
The Building Designer No.165 April 201114
They were asked to design a
sustainable house that would take
full advantage of the environmental
conditions of the site.The home was
to reflect the traditional
Queenslander style but also have a
Japanese influence.
The design, for a couple looking for
somewhere to spend their
retirement years, needed to include
two bedrooms and a home office in
an open plan style.
The covenant for the village
ensures that the structure has
minimal impact on the site and
the planet. The design is required
to employ maximum efficiency in
energy and water use, a net gain
power and water generation, a
social connection to surrounding
community, a minimum of 40%
recycled materials and
wheelchair accessibility.
The design brief also included the
possibility of a pavilion or pod style
layout and this was used in the design.
The dwelling contains two separate
pavilions occupying three levels,
with a central landscaped walkway.
The upper level houses the main
living area, bedroom and bathroom
in one pavilion.
A living room, dining room and
kitchen constitute the living area in
an open plan design. A cantilevered
deck outside the dining room and
kitchen provides 180º views to the
north.To the south, the living room
looks out over a cool, flat, outdoor
garden terrace and breezeway.The
bedroom receives the morning sun
and has its own private deck.
Car accommodation, a laundry and
home office occupy the upper level
of the second pavilion. Car
accommodation includes one lock
up garage as the owners needed to
house only one vehicle. A carport is
available for use by visitors but can
also double as a deck.
The laundry and a storage cupboard
are incorporated into the garage. A
drying court can be found adjacent
to the laundry. Completing this level
is a home office.This room can be
transformed to be used as a third
bedroom, guest accommodation or
a media/library room as needed.
Recycled timber stairs descend to
the lower level of the second
pavilion where a bathroom and
second bedroom can be found.
The water tank at this level
impinges on the bathroom making
it look as if the tank forms part of
the bathroom wall.This is cleverly
accentuated by the use of a fake
water tank skin on the inside of the
bathroom wall. On this level, access
can be gained to storage space and
the lower half of the property.
The design brief called for a
combination of Queenslander and
Japanese styles.The red header tank
and two side tanks, which feature
prominently, are reminiscent of a
rural Queenslander.The influence of
Japanese architecture is apparent
though the use of pergolas and
small stepped roofs over the stairs.
Efficiency of space was also a high
priority for the clients. This has been
achieved by minimising corridor
space and by designing all the living
spaces to allow for flexibility of
furniture layouts.The sliding doors
of the dining room can be pulled
back to open the corner of the
house to create an indoor/outdoor
feel, adding a feeling of space.
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DESIGN FEATURE
Brett GrimleyEcolibrium Designs07 5442 8155info@ecolibrium.com.au
The many aspects of the
covenant, as well as the client's
desire for a sustainable home,
have been accommodated more
than adequately.
All roof water is collected and used
to service the entire house with all
tanks fully integrated. An EcoVision
Integrated Monitoring Control
System monitors the use of gas,
water, electricity and water and
power generation within the
dwelling. The home is linked back to
the central hub of EcoVillage for
monitoring of the entire estate.
Air conditioning is not needed due
to the good passive design
principles used. Ceiling fans installed
in all habitable rooms are all that is
required in hot conditions.
Energy efficient lighting is used
throughout the home. Low E glass is
used in all new windows and sliding
doors and each fireplace is ethanol
burning. Brett and his team made
extensive use of computer
generated modelling to design sun
shading to the windows.
This inspired design is practical,
sustainable, unique and beautiful,
adding to the environment in which
it is built.
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OPERATIONAL
The BDAQ/BEDI office will use sustainable practices inregard to recycling and waste minimisation, lightingand appliances, air-conditioning practices and wateruse.
Teleconferencing will be used where practical inpreference to face to face meetings to reduce theenvironmental impact of travel.
Meeting and event dates will be planned to ensure thatrepresentatives attending more than one activity aretravelling once for multiple meetings and/or events.
Procurement policies will give consideration tosustainable principles including life cycle impacts,transport, packaging issues, recycling and efficientresource use.
TRAINING & EDUCATION
The partnership will develop and deliver training andeducation materials which advance the policy ofpromoting sustainable practices in the design of builtenvironments and to equipping practitioners toadvance to uptake of sustainable building design.
The partnership will work towards the inclusion ofquality training on sustainable building design in theteaching of future practitioners.
The partnership will include topics on sustainablebuilding design office practices in professionaldevelopment programs.
POLICY ELEMENTS
ACTIVITIES& EVENTS
Consideration will be given to sustainable credentialsin the selection of venues for activities and events.
Consideration will be given to sustainability inselection of catering menus, use of materials andequipment.
On-line or email registration and EFT payments will beencouraged for all events and activities managed bythe partnership.
Sustainable building design and sustainable workpractices will be promoted at all activities and events.
BDAQ and BEDI ANNOUNCE A JOINT
SUSTAINBILITY COMMITMENT STATEMENT
Built Environment Design Institute Ltd. and Building Designers Association of Queensland Inc. are committed to maintaining sustainable practices within their operation, topromoting sustainable practices in the design of built environments and to equippingpractitioners to advance the design of sustainable built environments in Queensland andthroughout Australia.
This policy will shape the operation of the partnership as well as BDAQ and BEDI. Allexecutive,staff,volunteers and members will be made aware of the policy and will be guidedin their activities by to contents of the policy.
OUR POLICY
FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE COMMITMENT VISIT WWW.BEDI.COM.AU
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The Sustainable Industries Division of the Department
of Environment and Resource Management (DERM)
has programs that have shown businesses all over
Queensland how to save thousands of dollars in
running costs every year.
Even your building design practice or other small
business can easily benefit. Check it out at
www.derm.qld.gov.au.
Here are the Top Ten Tips for your workplace to save
costs and impress your potential clients by reducing
your carbon footprint.
Plan to reduce, re-use and recycle and get everyone
involved by setting targets and implementing
achievement awards.
Have shut down and start up procedures that turn off
computers and other equipment when not in use.
Install energy efficient lighting.
Save money on water by fixing leaking taps, installing
flow restrictors and reviewing cleaning methods.
Re-use or recycle waste paper, cardboard and
packaging and sell items that are no longer required.
Close windows and doors when running air
conditioning or better still open windows and doors
and turn off the air conditioning whenever possible.
Switch of after hours. Set the thermostat to a higher
temperature.
Source goods and services locally and coordinate
dispatch and receipt procedures.
Track progress against targets and evaluate results on a
regular basis.
Visit the web sites www.derm.qld.gov.au and
www.climatechange.qld.gov.au regularly. Monitor
local council information and watch for advice from
BDAQ and BEDI.
Talk to BDAQ or visit www.derm.qld.gov.au/ecobiz.
Find local recycling companies and services and join
local business networking groups.Visit
www.derm.qld.gov.au/questnet.
1. Develop a plan
2. Reduce energy
3. Save water
4. Reduce waste
5. Adjust the air conditioning
6. Cut down on transport
7. Monitor your progress
8. Seek up-to-date information
9. Get assistance to get started
10. Network and connect
A sustainable business is a good business!
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DESIGN FEATURE
The Building Designer No.165 April 2011
EXECUTIVE LEVEL
DESIGN FEATURE
The Building Designer No.165 April 201120
originated when
investor clients approached
DesignBuild Homes requiring the
design of a high end home that
would be made available as
accommodation for visiting
executives. The client came armed
with an existing set of plans which
were drawn up for construction
costing. These plans had proved to
be way over budget and with some
prompting from DesignBuild, the
clients agreed that the original
design be discarded to allow them
to begin again from scratch. The
project outline was for a four
bedroom house which was to
include an office, study and media
layout as well as standard living
areas. Because of the purpose of
the dwelling, a high end finish with
an extraordinary level of attention
to detail, all while keeping to the
client's budget, was a must.
DesignBuild faced many issues
when designing Jeet Residence.
The property was to be built on a
small lot with a tremendous fall.
The neighbours to the north of the
property are one metre higher
while the southern neighbour is
four metres lower. This slope and a
difficult soil classification meant
that a suspended floor on stumps
made the best and most cost
effective solution. The garage
remains the only area on a slab. Lite
Steel Beam floor joists and bearers
were used for the ground floor
because of their weatherproofing
capabilities and termite solution.
With the block being only 10
metres wide, a lot of thought was
given to creating a modern façade
while maintaining the
requirements of the small lot code.
Open plan living was deemed to be
the best approach to the small lot.
The end result was a strikingly
modern façade with a multi level
roof structure and a double height
ceiling to the portico. The living
and entertainment areas
positioned to the southeast corner
of the block while the utility
components, including garage are
located to the northwest.
Upon entering the residence
through the pivot entry doors,
the semi cantilevered stairs
feature predominantly. The void
in the ceiling gives the foyer a
sense of volume that belies this
small lot home. An opulent
Design Build Homes07 3909 4444Jason.Middleton@avalonproperty.com.au
chef's kitchen leads into the
open plan living areas. A drop
ceiling feature over the kitchen
adds flair to a plain ceiling and
creates lighting accents.
The living and dining areas
extend out to the rear deck
through expansive double corner
sliding doors with one
disappearing corner. The back
deck gives access to the feature
pool and sun deck area.
The upper storey of the residence
contains the four bedrooms, a
home theatre room and an open
study. Well appointed finishes
and fixtures, give the master
bedroom ensuite an exclusive
feel. A free standing spa
surrounded by glass walls with
views of the pool entertainment
area and surrounding bushland
completes a room that is elegant
in nature and characteristic of the
entire residence.
Jeet Residence
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DESIGN FEATURE
In creating a home that elevates
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The Building Designer No.165 April 2011
DESIGNEDfrom afar
DESIGN FEATURE
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This beautiful canal home was
originally designed by Osman
Designpac in 1983. When new
owners wished to re-design the
residence and add a second storey,
the firm was up to the challenge.
The clients wished to create space, a
sense of volume and to maximise
views to the canal.They also wanted
to retain as much of the existing
structure as possible.
The result is a rear two storey high
glass wall overlooking the pool and
canal which maximises the views.
Volume is created by voids, both at
the entry of the home and to the rear.
On the lower level, the kitchen was
relocated to allow for a large open
living space leading out to the pool
and outdoor entertaining area. The
lower level also includes a formal
dining room and wine cellar.
Visitors can feel at home in a large
guest room which includes a gym,
sauna and ensuite.
Two sets of stairs lead to the new
upper level.The front staircase leads
to the media room, while the back
staircase leads to an open living
space and bar which opens to a
covered outdoor balcony
positioned to make the most of the
canal views.Three bedrooms, each
with their own bathroom and study,
complete the upper area.
The fact that the clients were living
in California during the design
process was one of the challenges
facing Osman Designpac. Means of
communication via the internet
included live time walkthroughs
while conversing with the clients
by phone.
In spite of this difficulty, the design
was completed, with the end result
delighting the clients who now
reside in the home.
This
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The Building Designer No.165 April 2011
Jeff OsmanOsman Designpac07 3841 3200jeff@osmandesign.com.au
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