Chapman House
Location | Chapman, ACT Date completed | February 2019
EER | 7.6-stars (started at 3.3-stars)
73% reduction in predicted heating/cooling energy requirements of the home
Area | 171 m2 (extension 30 m2) Builder | Bespoke Building Services Images | Ben Wrigley - September 2019
Another terrific transformation!
Areas: block 1008 m2, house 171 m2 , plot ratio 20% (extension 30 m2)
EER: 7.6-stars
Construction: 6 months - July to December 2019
Passive solar features: Optimised window to floor area ratios, improved northern solar access, uPVC double-glazed windows with high solar transmission low-e, high levels of insulation
Building envelope materials & construction:
Floor: suspended timber – R2 bulk insulation added
External walls: original face brick with Weathertex cladding infill where window openings changed. R2.5 bulk insulation
Internal walls: plasterboard - R1.5 bulk insulation
Ceiling: R5 insulation
Glazing: Ultimate Windows ‘US system’ sliding double glazing, uPVC frames, U 2.3, SHGC 0.43