designed with YOU in mind.
Dramatically improved quality of air, water, and living space for your
well-being through:
- Ventilation system circulates fresh air maximising air changes and preventing "stuffy" rooms.
- Minimized use of toxins and other 'off gassing' chemicals used in the building construction and the interior finishes.
- Water purification system built into the kitchen for drinking, cooking and cleaning
- Landscape design combines beauty, tranquility, fragrance and sensory delight. The garden includes indigenous, easy to maintain plants and a beautiful garden pond. A small Zen garden area provides a peaceful setting to enjoy the garden.
- Design of the house and garden incorporates ideas which maximize comfort and encourage the positive flow of energy.
- Concrete floor topping and sound separation between the units facilitates more enjoyable neighbourhood living.
- To maximize ease of communication between fellow neighbours the strata corporation will be set up with some guiding principles for an easier working relationship.
Many energy-saving steps have been taken which will significantly reduce energy bills:
- Higher levels of insulation and draft-proofing; energy efficient windows; high efficiency in-floor radiant heating system
- Transfer of kitchen and bathroom heat to fresh incoming air in the air ventilation system reducing heat requirements.
- Energy efficient appliances.
Ongoing savings in other areas:
- Indigenous plants are used throughout the landscape requiring far less upkeep and reducing gardening bills.
- Capture of rain water run-off for landscape watering will reduce water charges.
- Water usage in the home is significantly reduced by using water efficient appliances and fixtures, with no change in lifestyle.
- Easy and convenient bike storage allows more energy efficient and affordable transportation options.
- Close to amenities: City Square shopping centre; grocery stores; liquor store; bus transportation and downtown means less travel expense.
- Well planned kitchens and outdoor areas encourages recycling and composting decreasing additional garbage collection fees.
