floors insulated slab on ground and suspended bondek slab for thermal masswalls insulated precast concrete sandwich panels for quick construction on site with

additional benefits of thermal mass, fire rating and acoustic separationroof structure timber scissor truss framing for uninterrupted spans, quick construction on site

and to allow for internal raking ceilings to give the perception of greater spaceroof roof angles have been considered to allow this proposal to be a repeatable

module which would maintain quality solar access to adjoining residences

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suburban mixed use: for social sustainability

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prefaceWith the current development and planning pattern applied to the sprawling suburbs of Canberra, we are seeing a saturation of residential zoning with only a single block area zoned for commercial use. The current zoning regulations indicate regimented segregation of land use despite the rapid growth of socially sustainable, mixed use development in other cities throughout the world. Suburban densification within existing suburbs is one solution to reduce the reliance on the car in Canberra, however our planning also needs to encourage activity and interaction within suburbs at all times of the day.

The current saturation of residential zoning is a socially unsustainable model which: supports people's reliance on the car; puts strains on roads and infrastructure only at peak times of the day; and creates crime-prone suburban areas which are relatively unoccupied during business hours.

the proposalThis proposal combines two residential 3 bedroom units with retail and office space to encourage the activation of the locality at all times of the day. The mixed use functions support each other, provide good street surveillance, support the growth of small business and the opportunity for chance encounters - all combine to provide a development with a socially sustainable emphasis.

Although two storey, both residential units are planned to allow the ground floor area to fully comply with the adaptable housing code and have a courtyard focus to provide quality, private, open space. Glazing oriented north and east, combined with awnings and deciduous planting allows all the desirable solar penetration throughout the year. The use of operable skylights and void spaces allow for cross ventilation and night purging.

retail unit 1 unit 2

office unit 1 unit 2

area / GFA $ / sq m*the details

the site 283 sq m $1,000 / sq mcost

$283,000

* As per Building (General)(Cost of Building Work) Determination 2009 (No 1) Schedule. Office and retail spaces excludes fitout, includes base building facilities

retail eg. cafe 62 sq m

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$1,412 / sq m $87,544office 58 sq m $1,412 / sq m $81,896residential unit 1 GFA 130 sq m $1,430 / sq m $185,900

residential unit 2 GFA 128 sq m $1,430/ sq m $183,040

378 sq m

$895,953

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TOTAL Cost

Total Plot ratio 134%

residential unit 1 site area 92 sq m

residential unit 2 site area 89 sq m

GST on building cost (excl. site) $35,248

materiality and construction

the challengesto be assessed on merit on the basis that adequate solar access and amenity is maintained to residential indoor and outdoor spaces, building to the extremities of the block allow for greater functional use of all parts of the site and ensure all parts are private and not overlooked

The site selection along the secondary street is primarily to encourage pedestrianmovement away from vehicle prioritised primary streets and address the northern

orientation to maximise the passive solar opportunities to the residental units.

front setback

providing a semi public/commercial space within the front zone of a block provides a density development solution to the suburban 'front yard dream'. Street trees should all be deciduous and maintained below an unregulated height so as not to hinder future development and amenity to the surrounds

plot ratio

side + rear setbacks

minimum setbacks often lead to overshadowed parcels of land which do not provide any beneficial amenity to any block

open space

communal open space which is overlooked or accessible by everyone is generally under-utilised. All open space should be encouraged to be private and functional

carparking

on site parking is not included in this proposal as street parking would be on a time share basis between the tenancies of differening use