News & Discussion: Other Metropolitan Developments

[rev]

Heating is more expensive than cooling, so those light coloured roof houses will need more heating in the cooler months and thus will use more energy on an annual basis.

I wonder did they base this decision on the heat map or on the actual energy usage of those dwellings? I bet I can guess which.

How will more energy be used if the home is better insulated, and therefore needing air-conditioning/heating to be used less often and for shorter durations?

what does this have to do with the colour of rooves?

are you trying to tell me insulation only works for keeping the place warm?

We're talking about various things, not just one aspect.

I said a better insulated home, that doesn't necessarily mean only insulation.
We're talking about things such as better windows ie double glazed, pressure tested homes like happens in the USA/UK. You're probably not aware that most homes in Australia are actually poorly insulated, poorly designed and would fail a negative air pressure test.

These things, along with lighter coloured roofs (darker colours absorb more heat, lighter colours reflect it better, common sense you know why generally don't wear black clothing on a hot day....), are all steps that could be, perhaps should be taken, to improve the energy efficiency of housing in Australia.

[abc]

How will more energy be used if the home is better insulated, and therefore needing air-conditioning/heating to be used less often and for shorter durations?

what does this have to do with the colour of rooves?

are you trying to tell me insulation only works for keeping the place warm?

We're talking about various things, not just one aspect.

I said a better insulated home, that doesn't necessarily mean only insulation.
We're talking about things such as better windows ie double glazed, pressure tested homes like happens in the USA/UK. You're probably not aware that most homes in Australia are actually poorly insulated, poorly designed and would fail a negative air pressure test.

These things, along with lighter coloured roofs (darker colours absorb more heat, lighter colours reflect it better, common sense you know why generally don't wear black clothing on a hot day....), are all steps that could be, perhaps should be taken, to improve the energy efficiency of housing in Australia.

but you cant change the colour of your roof to suit the season

[rev]

what does this have to do with the colour of rooves?

are you trying to tell me insulation only works for keeping the place warm?

We're talking about various things, not just one aspect.

I said a better insulated home, that doesn't necessarily mean only insulation.
We're talking about things such as better windows ie double glazed, pressure tested homes like happens in the USA/UK. You're probably not aware that most homes in Australia are actually poorly insulated, poorly designed and would fail a negative air pressure test.

These things, along with lighter coloured roofs (darker colours absorb more heat, lighter colours reflect it better, common sense you know why generally don't wear black clothing on a hot day....), are all steps that could be, perhaps should be taken, to improve the energy efficiency of housing in Australia.

but you cant change the colour of your roof to suit the season

Nobody said anything of the sort.

[abc]

We're talking about various things, not just one aspect.

I said a better insulated home, that doesn't necessarily mean only insulation.
We're talking about things such as better windows ie double glazed, pressure tested homes like happens in the USA/UK. You're probably not aware that most homes in Australia are actually poorly insulated, poorly designed and would fail a negative air pressure test.

These things, along with lighter coloured roofs (darker colours absorb more heat, lighter colours reflect it better, common sense you know why generally don't wear black clothing on a hot day....), are all steps that could be, perhaps should be taken, to improve the energy efficiency of housing in Australia.

but you cant change the colour of your roof to suit the season

Nobody said anything of the sort.

[PeFe]

Proposal at Woodforde

From Glam Adelaide

53 cutting-edge apartments on the drawing board for Adelaide’s east



Plans to build over 50 new apartments in one of Adelaide’s most sought after locations have been lodged and we’ve got a feeling they will be snapped right up.

Hamilton Hill is nestled in the elusive suburb of Woodforde, a relaxed leafy gem Adelaide’s prestigious eastern suburbs and only a short drive into the bustling CBD.

Titled the ‘Hamilton Club’, plans reveal a total of 53 apartments will be built, with 40 apartments set aside for affordable housing, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to buy into this esteemed neighbourhood. The complex will also home a swimming pool to soak up those summer day vibes with your mates

The initial plans proposed to build a 5 storey building with 57 apartments. However, due to the increase in construction related costs, the plans have been revised to a four level build with four less apartments.

“The proposed variation stems from the unforeseen, rapid and substantial rise in construction related costs, and the need to ensure that this development remains financially viable,” the report states.

Of the 53 dwellings, 40 will be one bedroom with the remain 13 containing two bedrooms.


Hamilton Hill have been busy at work to build the ‘Jewel of the Eastern Suburbs’, the site has been carefully constructed to design to complement the slopes of the Adelaide foothills across. Adjacent to Morialta Conservation Park, the area boasts Australia’s natural beauty with dramatic waterfalls, nature walks and a children’s adventure playground.

The total development contains 450 dwellings. 180 are townhouses, 150 house and land packages and a total of 120 apartments. There is also over 6 hectares of green open space, landscaped park reserve, walking and fitness trails.

With more than 60,000m² of green open space, you will be able treat yourself to its spectacular natural surrounds, walking trails, tranquil streams, fitness circuits, and its large oval area with rotunda and barbecue.

But it doesn’t stop there, the contemporary townhouses and apartments are designed by award-winning architect Enzo Caroscio to purposely complement the natural surrounds of the Adelaide foothills.

The site as it stands now, showcases townhouses which have been designed with no energy bills in mind. Sounding like a dream right?

The elements of solar, thermal, and cross ventilation were also considered throughout the design to provide the best outcome for the residents of these Eco Homes with solar and battery as standard.

Kite Projects are the builders behind the Hamilton Hill, with a clear focus on building a sustainable community. Their other notable projects the rejuvenation of the Port Adelaide dock with the Dock One and Dock One North as well as the warehouse apartments.

https://glamadelaide.com.au/53-cutting- ... ides-east/

[rev]

This is a fine example of something the local council, perhaps with government support, could snap up, restore it with the help of heritage community groups, build a nice green park around it, and preserve some history.
https://www.realestate.com.au/news/hist ... cement=spa




Might not be as significant as other buildings, I'm not sure, but if you look down at Kingston Park there is the historic Kingston House, an old historic house has been restored and is hired out for use etc. It is surrounded by a large park and community facilities like tennis courts.

[Mpol02]

All those energy draining new monstrosities around it. A good wind and they’ll blow over

[EBG]

Update- picture of apartment project at 94-96 Magill Rd Norwood, next existing 7 story apartments (near Aldi). As at 23/2/2024 working on level 3. Not sure how tall this project will be ( 7 )?

[rev]

Was going to post this in the urban sprawl thread but its locked.

Watch this sell out quickly, like pretty much every housing estate, unlike apartment towers in the CBD.
Will be interesting to see with this development and others that'll likely follow nearby in this immediate area, given how close it is to the Gawler train station and the expressway. A 500mish walk to the train station.

New 73-home housing estate proposed for Evanston, near Gawler

A new housing estate proposed near Gawler would offer townhouses and family-sized blocks, as well as a playground and sports field.

A proposed new 73-house development near Gawler includes narrow townhouses up to much larger-sized blocks and aims to offer a range of homes for different budgets and family types.

The master-planned development on a sloping piece of land in Evanston, north of Adelaide includes playground, grassed area, pond and visitor carpark.

Block sizes range from much larger ones of 700 or 600 sqm along the eastern side, down to 180sq m suitable for two-storey, townhouse-style homes with two or three bedroom.

The majority range from between 375sq m to about 450 or 500. Some would be split-level homes, because of the sloping nature of the land.

It would have 73 homes, reduced from 76 after a proposed entry road in Ryde St was shifted.

One much large block is proposed for the southeast corner to appease neighbour concerns, with tree screen plantings proposed.

The plans also include a 2.4ha reserve area with numerous trees and nature playground with swings, trampoline and boulders.

It also includes a dedicated kickabout space for games, permanent pond and footpaths.

A two-tiered retaining wall is proposed for sections of the development around some houses, which is the part of the development open to public consultation.

Housing developments in the zone otherwise do not need to open for consultation.

The site’s town planner John Stimson said parts of the land were on a Gawler River flood plain that could be affected in a one-in-100-year flood.

“So we need to lift some of our site up so it is out of that flood zone,” Mr Stimson said.

It’s required several flood-zone studies to satisfy queries from Gawler Council, which is now considering the proposal.

“There is a bit of a slope at the eastern end of site, a bit of a rise that goes up four or five metres, but that’s easily dealt with,” Mr Stimson said.

“We’ve proposed some split-level blocks with two levels of the house at the front and one at the back, that’s a simple easy way to deal with it.”

The site also includes a large stormwater detention basin as part of the nature reserve.

Mr Stimson said the housing development deliberately provided a range of blocks for different price points and family sizes.

https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/subscrib ... nt-1-SCORE

[Eurostar]

All well and good. But like many ponds put in estates they soon get neglected.

[SouthAussie94]

All well and good. But like many ponds put in estates they soon get neglected.

More likely to be a glorified stormwater detention basin rather than a proper landscaped pond.

[EBG]

Hackney hotel as at 24/3/2024,not changed much since 3/12/2023 apart from removal of some scaffolding and shade cloth. This project is 4 stories fronting Hackney Rd, 3 Stories facing Richmond Rd (side St) and 6 stories at other side.

[EBG]

A new 5 story building under construction at 68 King William St Kent Town ??

[gnrc_louis]

A new 5 story building under construction at 68 King William St Kent Town ??

https://studionine.net.au/projects/68-k ... -kent-town

[Jaymz]

A new 5 story building under construction at 68 King William St Kent Town ??

https://studionine.net.au/projects/68-k ... -kent-town

The renders for this one look nice. What's even better is developments like this almost go unnoticed these days, I mean that in such a way that they're popping up everywhere around metropolitan Adelaide.

When I lived in Perth for 9 years from the late 90's, that was the biggest difference I noticed between there and here..... much much more construction of larger scale developments outside of the CBD. Now I see them many places I drive around in Adelaide.