LOCATION: Maddington, Western Australia

PROJECT TYPE / SERVICES: Two Dwelling Development / Partial Architectural Service to completion of Design Development Stage.

FLOOR AREA: 267 square metres

PROJECT COST: Approx. $600,000 AUD

Mike Edwards Architecture were commissioned by City of Gosnells for this SHERP (Social Housing Economic Recovery Package) Social Housing Project.

The SHERP represents a significant government investment in a pipeline of works, targeted at social housing, to support the WA construction industry through to 2023 while improving the lifespan and quality of homes available for social housing.

The two lot battle-axe lot development has two nearly identical single level dwellings designed to Liveable Housing Australia - Design Guidelines. The design of the dwellings aims to maximise economy , build-ability and utility along with environmental & solar-passive design principles. The designs allow for roof-top solar panels, battery storage and rainwater harvesting.

As with all Mike Edwards Architecture projects, basic passive and solar design principles are taken into account from design inception. Considerable care is taken to optimise northern exposure and minimise eastern and western exposure to prevent undue solar gain in summer and take advantage of northern sun in winter. Suitable orientation and solar protection is integral.

Window and door openings are designed to facilitate flow-through and cross-ventilation as well as providing low-e glass and double glazing where required.

Appropriate specifications, material selection and building insulation is provided to more than adequately meet building code energy requirements.