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