Project
The emphasis for these units was to design a sustainable development that was forward thinking and constructed in a sustainable manner, incorporating locally sourced materials.
LIVE/WORK UNITS
ARCO2 felt that because the design needed to encapsulate the essence of this new live/work concept, the buildings needed to take advantage of the site, its context and sustainable principles whilst retaining the "green feel" within the sites boundaries.
DESIGN FEATURES:
- The public only has a view of work areas
- Glulam timber post and beam construction
- Each unit has a private amenity area
LOCALLY SOURCED MATERIALS
Recycled and natural materials were specified for this design. Timber was sourced from sustainable forests and supplied through local resources along with the western red cedar shingles.
DESIGN FEATURES
- Vertical timber cladding
- Local slate hanging
- Natural stone
SUSTAINABLE FEATURES
The design has incorporated many sustainable and energy saving aspects, with the aim of reducing life cycle costs and benefitting the environment.
- Passive Solar Gains
- Sheep wool and recycled newspaper insulation
- Cedar shingle and sedum roof
