HIGH-DENSITY GREEN URBAN LIVING
Project Overview:
This project involves the architectural design of a stand-alone residence in a high-density area, in line with the Auckland Unitary Plan. The objective is to optimize space utilization, energy efficiency, and resource management, creating a sustainable and comfortable living environment.
Design Concept:
The design integrates sustainable features within the client’s budget to minimize environmental impact while ensuring high levels of comfort and efficiency. Key aspects include passive design for natural light and ventilation, a compact yet functional layout, energy-efficient appliances, renewable energy sources like solar panels, rainwater reclamation systems, and high-performance insulation.
Structural Engineering Services:
Monz Consulting Engineers played a crucial role in this project, providing expert structural engineering from initial design through to completion.
We focused on integrating green building features with durable structural solutions, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and optimizing the framework to support sustainability goals.
Our involvement included managing the construction process to adhere to the project’s budget and timeline while maintaining high standards of structural integrity and performance.
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Passive Design
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Orient the house to maximize natural light and ventilation. Using shading devices like overhangs or external aluminium blind-screens to control sunlight exposure and prevent overheating in summer while allowing warmth in winter.
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Compact DesignOpting for a compact layout to maximize the use of limited space. Considering multi-functional furniture and built-in storage solutions to maximize usable space.
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Energy Efficient Appliances and Fixtures Installing energy-efficient appliances and fixtures to minimize energy and water consumption.
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Renewable Energy Sources. Incorporating renewable energy sources like solar panels on the roof to generate electricity with battery and electricity storage units to reduce reliance on the grid.
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Reclaiming Rainwater Installing underground rainwater storage tank systems to collect rainwater for non-potable uses such as irrigation, toilet flushing, and laundry.
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Natural and Recycled Materials Use of sustainable building materials to the extent of our design allowance as much as possible.
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High-Performance Insulation Ensuring the house is well-insulated to reduce heating and cooling energy requirements, improving comfort and energy efficiency.
