Airwaves Quarterly Newsletter Edition 4

Project Showcase

Holiday with Heart. Test Drive Sustainable Living

Socially conscious developers and consultants, HIP V. HYPE, create ethical housing which embraces innovative design and embodies sustainability and a strong sense of community.

One of their latest achievements is the Ferrars & York building nestled in inner-city Melbourne. Designed by Six Degrees Architects with construction by Ironside builders, this multi-award-winning development is comprised of 22 carbon-neutral apartments, which deliver stylish residential living with sustainability at heart.

Located just 100 metres from the colour and sights of South Melbourne market, clever design principles create a whisper-quiet living environment amidst the hustle and bustle of inner-city life.

Appearing in both Green Magazine and Habitus Living, Ferrars & York’s numerous accolades include the 2024 Victorian Architecture Awards Multiple Housing Category Winner and the 2023 Architecture & Design Sustainability Awards ‘Best of the Best’ Winner.

This development may hint at what we are beginning to expect from sustainable design. And yet, there is more here than first meets the eye. Ferrars & York has an exceptional average energy rating of 8.6 stars (out of 10). And atop the complex sits a 2-bedroom penthouse apartment, HV Hotel, which doubles as an innovative holiday retreat, scoring its own impressive 8.1 star rating.

The Project

As a living-breathing showcase of sustainable design, HV Hotel welcomes guests to test drive the comforts and design innovation of sustainable apartment living. HV Hotel is the ultimate travel experience, a haven offering guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in (and hopefully be converted to the merits of) future-forward ethical design.

Project features

• • 22 carbon-neutral apartments + HV Hotel (penthouse)
  • Powered by 100% renewable energy
  • Low-impact, responsibly sourced construction materials
  • Open walkways with neighbourhood access
  • Communal rooftop garden and barbeque area

So, what do the sustainability features mean for residents and holiday makers?

• • Greater interior comfort
  • Consistent air temperatures throughout
  • Whisper-quiet living spaces
  • Lower energy bills
  • Lower carbon footprint

Nailing the ventilation design was essential to the project’s success, and Fanco’s Infinity iD plays an important role. Fans ensure efficient cooling of interiors against the city heat and, in winter, reverse mode moves warm air throughout the apartment, keeping it snug inside.

The last word

A short stay at Hotel HV provides an enviable insiders perspective of a development which looks to the future, and yet, delivers quality, comfort and stylish design in spades. While the development’s swag of prestigious awards speak volumes, we think a guest should have the last say…

“ …we definitely got European vibes with the amazing tilt and turn windows, and lift and slide door. These, along with the active ventilation, made the apartment so quiet and comfortable to stay in’ (5 Stars – Sara)

Where to from here?

If your family is making moves towards sustainable living, a short stay at HV Hotel may provide just the design inspiration you need.

Learn more about the success of the HV Hotel project.

Or chat with one of our capable ventilation consultants to discover which approaches you can apply to your existing home or new build.

Photography: Kate Shanasy

An Eye on the Future.

Not Just Hot Air – Our Industry CPD Launch

As thought leaders and innovative product designers, Fanco tackle energy efficiency and climate impact head on.

We acknowledge ceiling fans have an important role to play in creating more sustainable homes and workplaces for the future. And we share our industry knowledge with this front of mind.

In our commitment to continuing professional development, we have created a helpful CPD module in collaboration with Archify Education to help you meet your energy efficiency goals.

This module, Energy-efficient Ceiling Fans: Helping Achieve 7+ Star Ratings in Style, guides you through recent changes to the national construction code and state sustainability initiatives which shape how we build new homes and update existing ones.

(Hint: Installing ceiling fans is a consistent recommendation across the different schemes)

Whether you’re an architect, project specifier or you hold another essential role in the construction industry, you need to know which products and approaches to recommend and why.

Our official CPD connects you with the information you need to meet the latest efficiency requirements with confidence.

It also scores you a neat CPD point for your professional portfolio.

Hot Topics from the Fanco CPD

Here’s a sneak peek at some of the important topics highlighted in the training module.

1) How Ceiling Fans Work – Comfort and Energy Savings

The ins and outs of effective air movement including breeze supplementation, the thermal benefits of the wind chill effect, and ceiling fans’ role in creating greater comfort and energy efficiency supporting other, more expensive cooling and heating systems within a space.

2) NatHERS

A look at the new minimum 7-star energy-efficiency rating rolled out by the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) in line with changes to the National Construction Code (NCC) 2022.

[*Top Tip from NatHERS – include ceiling fans in each living or bedroom. It reduces the need to run costly heating and cooling appliances and increases thermal comfort]

3) Green Star Building Targets

Insights into the international Green Star Building rating scheme, which encourages the development of ‘climate positive’ buildings world-wide. From 1 January 2023, new projects aiming for a 5 or 6-star rating need to follow a Climate Positive Pathway with a clear set of targets, including minimising the building’s peak energy load. 

4) Building Sustainability Index (BASIX)

BASIX is a NSW government initiative targeting 3 main areas for sustainability improvement – water, thermal and energy targets. From October 2023, all new houses and apartment blocks must achieve a 7-star BASIX rating to meet NCC requirements in the state.

5) Smart Sustainable Product Specifications

How to select sustainable products with eco-friendly packaging, models with replaceable parts for greater longevity, and easy-to-replace LED panels clients will love. Also introducing our industry-leading EarthFirst Gaia by Fanco crafted with sustainably sourced materials.

6) Case Study – Ceiling Fans Pack Environmental Punch

It’s always best to learn from real-life examples. We share a recent case study demonstrating how ceiling fans play an important role in a project which scored a robust 7.5 star NatHERS rating.

Keen to learn more?

Check out the full training module here. And get your business ready to meet the latest energy efficiency requirements with confidence.

 

We love a challenge.

If you need an air movement or ventilation product for your next project, feel free to contact our friendly team. 

We’re always happy to give personalised advice tailored to your specific job.

a world of design

Sharing the airwaves love around, each edition, we shine the spotlight on a design project deserving your attention. Projects making big moves. Gaining respect globally. Leading the way in innovation and sustainability.

This month, our team’s pick is South E8 (Raleigh, USA).

 

High Density Housing. Designed with Finesse.

Across the globe, cities are bulging at the seams with growing populations and demand for smart housing alternatives testing the resolve of city planners. Backfilling urban areas, reducing block sizes and creating higher density housing are common approaches taken.

Completed in 2022, South E8, designed by award-winning architecture and urban design firm, Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects (LOHA), is a thoughtful example of new higher density housing which is sympathetic to its surroundings and takes its design cues from existing buildings in the local neighbourhood.

 

What we love about this project

Located in Raleigh, one of the US’ fastest growing cities, South E8 is a chic contemporary build with a surprisingly efficient footprint. Four apartments now stand in the place of a single home.

Situated in an inner-city neighbourhood not far from the CBD, South E8 is nestled amongst individual dwellings on generous blocks, so maintaining the visual scale of its surroundings was a key consideration. LOHA’s clever manipulation of volume within its small footprint delivers a unique floorplan which links living areas to roof decks and outdoor spaces, and bathes interiors in abundant natural light.

The project’s approach to sustainability is also commendable with passive housing principles at play, and recyclable materials applied.

Where the project shines

• • Maximises airflow, natural light and space
  • Use of local materials
  • All-electric, efficient appliances throughout
  • Low-energy LED lighting, low-flow plumbing fittings
  • Heat pump with condenser for HVAC
  • Designed for cross ventilation, shaded recessed windows
  • Fully recyclable metal cladding
  • Exceeds local building and energy standards

It is evident here why LOHA stake a claim for architecture’s role as ‘a catalyst for change’. This project highlights the ability of new structures to blend with and support their surroundings and to breathe new life and ideas into traditional neighbourhoods.

Find out more about South E8

Photography courtesy of Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects

Keen to source energy-efficient products to tackle the challenges of summer? Our expert ventilation team have plenty of tips to share.

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Thanks for reading! We hope you’ll join us for Issue 4 in November.

 

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