Energy Efficient Design
A great design is one that just works !
We understand that we are designing for you. It has to have
your personality embedded into it, with some points of
difference that balance your being, whilst minimising the
impact on materials, energy usage and your pocket.
Ironmonger Building Company are dedicated to being leaders
in Energy Efficiency. Constantly researching and educating
the team to enable our designs to be cost effective at the
work site.
What is energy efficient design?
Developing a high performing building envelope, using
insulation, high performance glazing and windows, air sealed
construction and avoidance of thermal bridges.
- Building Shape and climate Orientation
∘ Maximising solar radiance
∘ Minimising loss of heat through conductance
- Window - size, placement and shading
- Thermal Mass
- Insulation
- Ventilation
- Considers embodied energy of materials
(energy used to produce a product)
After the building has been designed to minimize energy loss,
it then makes sense to look at the energy source including
renewables, heating and cooling equipment.
Does it cost a lot to build energy efficient homes?
No. It doesn't have to. This is where you choice
of designer comes into play.
Think about these unsung heroes, simple and in many cases
cost neutral, and available on the shelf at your local
hardware stores.
- Water efficient fittings
- LED lighting
- Low-VOC paint
- Plasterboard
Other common areas that we like to consider.
- Double glazing
- Natural ventilation
- Insulation
- Passive design
- Water collection and storage
- Solar Hot Water
- Grey water systems
- Solar electricity
We will take the energy efficiency level of your design as
far as you require. Modern drafting technology enables 3D
images to be created to allow you to visualise your building
project.
Creating your Dream
Ironmonger Building Company
PH-Fax 08 9841 4479
PO Box 2046 Albany WA 6330
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