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THE DESIGN

The design is pre-fabricated modular, locally manufactured, thermally comfortable and
zero-net energy housing solution which can be mass customized to cater to the affor-
dable/first home buyer markets. It is used as a case study to show that it is possible to
achieve high energy performance while addressing specific concerns within the volume
home builder market in Australia.

The research has ascertained that the incorporation of a continuous thermally broken en-
velope, in conjunction with good shading techniques, cross flow ventilation and installing
mechanical systems for heating and cooling will provide a solution to eliminate the risk of

condensation and mould build up.

Occupant behaviour has been found to clash with an isothermal environment, with many
people preferring to condition particular areas of the home when required. Although this

approach is seen as habitial, and dictated by the running costs of the home, providing the
option to open a window for natural ventilation is essential in appealing to an Australian
market.

THE GOALS

1. Provide an affordable, and high performance housing solution through the supply
chain to stop people from dying of airborne diseases in their home.

How can this be implemented?

• Sourcing locally manufactured high-performing building systems which support an
Australian supply chain to encourage economic growth throughout the pandemic
and beyond. Sourcing locally can reduce the number of supply chain members and
the margins attached to that.

• Adopting pre-frabricated and modular solutions significantly reduces time on site, in-
jury risks, local distrubances as well as ensuring millimetre precision in design and ins-
tall. Quality control can be enhanced in a safe and weather proof environment.

• Encouraging local trades to upskill and increase their project number over time, not Brendan Wilson
compromising a loss in profit, but reducing overall mark-up on individual projects by
cutting down weeks spent on site.