10 Star Home: (Part 2): Devil in the Detail

Date Added: 05/05/2020 Last Updated: 05/05/2020

Overview

10 Star Home: (Part 2): Devil in the Detail: This overview delves deeper into the technical requirements of designing beyond ten stars and also Designers and Architects achieving a holistic response to a site. Further supporting the site attendance by Designers to ensure that there is constant collaborative communication at every step of achieving the air-tight envelope.

Outcomes

Understanding specification of ‘To Architects/Building Designers detail ’ to being ‘As constructed on site’. The challenge of collaborative and concurrent design. Product information from suppliers, interpretation and facilitation of communication chains by being proactive on site during contract administration. Providing real time support to contractors and collaboration on real performant solutions while also ensuring that energy compliance is met. Communicating ventilation and air-

Relevance

Sustainable features; BAL Rating Roofing materials Wall materials (external and internal) Window and door types Window and door shading Recycled and reused Sustainable materials Insulation - Under roof Insulation - Ceiling Insulation - External walls Healthy home All electric home Renewable energy Water heating Passive heating cooling Active heating cooling Energy efficiency Water harvesting and saving Garden / Outdoors

Author / Facilitator

About Geraldine Petit
Geraldine Petit. SUHO. Lead Construction Design Specialist. Working across Europe and Australia for the past decade, Géraldine has first hand experience in delivering high performance housing and the collaborative approach required to build to international standards. Providing support for the Australian transition to a more resilient and sustainable built environment, she also has been a mentor for women undertaking such roles.

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