Homes and News 2017
In 2017 building was slowing slightly, however Right Homes continued in their commitment to environmental construction, innovation and design and was extremely successful in the following awards:
2017 Master Builders (MBA) Housing Excellence Awards
Winning Category: Waterwise Award – Under $500,000
This outstanding Project Home development showcases that energy efficiency can go hand in hand with comfortable living and clever design. This modern four bedroom, two bathroom home utilises an innovative design that maximises space and comfort and can be repeated on similar blocks. Due to design and orientation, this home has a high energy rating (9 stars BERS) and is comfortable and affordable to live in. Incorporating expansive tiling throughout the open plan kitchen, dining, living and activity areas to blend seamlessly with the alfresco with the solar pergola, Low E Glass throughout as well as cavity and R6 ceiling insulation, 3.5kW PV system, Rainwater provision, bore water, Solar HWU, ceiling fans and quality and efficient tapware and lighting throughout.
ELIZABETH STREET, BAYSWATER – 9 STARS (WINNER 2017 MBA HEA –WATERWISE AWARD)
Right Homes has also been successful in the West Australian and Australian 2017 HIA Greensmart Awards this year in winning the following awards:
2017 HIA WA Greensmart Awards
Winning Category: Greensmart Design Concept Award
One of the key design elements of this 7 star development was to integrate Greensmart principles into the project. Utilising the north facing block to assist in natural comfort levels and including geothermal, energy and water saving ideas has provided this family with a home to last through the ages and provide them comfort.
SWAN STREET, GUILDFORD – 7 STARS (WINNER 2017 HIA WA GREENSMART DESIGN CONCEPT AWARD)
2017 HIA WA and Australian Greensmart Awards
Winning Category: Greensmart Townhouse/Villa Development Award
This development was designed so we could maximise the use of nature to heat and cool without reliance on artificial means. Unit 2 features 9.5 Star BERS rating, low allergy cork tiles throughout with tiled areas in the bathrooms, cavity brick for thermal mass and low E glazed windows with Anticon in the roof, Polyair Cavity and R4 Ceiling Insulation included throughout to assist with comfort levels. A 2.4 KW PV System with Solar Hot Water Unit assists the Home in reducing the utilities further. Low water use gardens are included with affordability/accessibility being a priority for the future.
PROWSE STREET, BEACONSFIELD – 9.5 STARS (WINNER 2017 HIA AUSTRALIAN & WA GREENSMART TOWNHOUSE/VILLA AWARD AND FINALIST GREENSMART AUSTRALIAN HOME OF THE YEAR AWARD)
2017 HIA WA and Australian Greensmart Awards
Winning Category: Greensmart Water Efficiency Award
A solar Passive designed home was paramount in obtaining the best result for our clients. This modern contemporary styled three bed plus study, two bathroom home is complete with open plan kitchen, dining and living areas and utilises a design that incorporates both energy and water efficiencies. With a high energy rating of 8.5 Stars as well as a battery supported PV System and 14000lt of rainwater, this home takes into consideration our clients’ future capacity to live comfortably in a sustainable home.
PEEL STREET,JOLIMONT – 8.5 STARS (WINNER 2017 HIA AUSTRALIAN & WA GREENSMART WATER EFFICIENCY AWARD AND FINALIST GREENSMART WA CUSTOM BUILT HOME & ENERGY EFFICIENCY AWARDS)
