Adapting a volume build for sustainability

Jacinta Cleary

DESIGNER & BUILDER Sherridon Homes PROJECT TYPE New volume build LOCATION Bendigo, VIC (Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country) SIZE House 115m2 Land 453m2 ENERGY RATING 7.5 Stars Choosing a volume build doesn’t always mean sticking with the standard plan. Yasmin had a clear vision for her new home: take a typical design and make it more energy-efficient, comfortable and future-proof. Having built a project home in Central Victoria over a decade ago, Yasmin knew what she’d do differently next time. “I regretted not upgrading to double glazing,” she says. “As a single parent I was so worried about debt that I didn’t ask for upgrades, which let me down in a cold climate.” This time, with experience and careful planning, she’s making smarter, energy-conscious decisions. On a Bendigo housing…

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