Archive for May, 2013

TheFifthEstate introduces the 5×4 Hayes Lane building project

Posted on: May 28th, 2013 by Sabrina Barley Store Productions

The project has been featured in an article by Cameron Jewell of TheFifthEstate magazine. The article introduce the building and the project manager Ralph Alphonso and especially refers to the featured best-practice passive design and advanced engineering techniques, which includes the areas:

  • Water
  • Energy
  • Materials
  • Passive Design
  • CLick on the image below to read the full article.

    Support from BZE

    Posted on: May 23rd, 2013 by Barley Store

    Beyond Zero Emission featured us in their blog today.
    BZE is assisting the 5×4 team with the specification of these electrical appliances and the zero fossil gas/ 100% renewable electricity project. The dwelling will be powered by a combination of rooftop solar photovoltaic and 100% renewable Green Power.
    Click on the image below to view the full post!

    First Official Newsletter Out Now

    Posted on: May 23rd, 2013 by Barley Store

    We’ve officially launched the website and newsletter today! Don’t forget to subscribe to our mailing list for exciting updates about the 5×4 Hayes Lane Project.
    Click on the image below to preview Newsletter #1

    5×4 Hayes Lane Project featured in ACF blog

    Posted on: May 23rd, 2013 by Barley Store

     
    The Project has been featured in an article by Sarah Day of ACF. Click on the image below to read the full article!
      


     

    Featured in City of Melbourne ‘Sustainability Stories’

    Posted on: May 23rd, 2013 by Barley Store

    The 5×4 Hayes Lane Project has just been featured as part of The City of Melbourne’s ‘Sustainability Stories’.

    Click the image below to view the full feature!

    Interview with Danny Vadasz (ACF)

    Posted on: May 22nd, 2013 by Barley Store

    Today we interviewed Danny Vadasz, COO of Australian Conservation Foundation.
    Issues discussed include:
    – ACF’s work in urban challenges
    – ACF’s contribution to sustainable building and how they support any project with similar aims on sustainability
    – Defining success in build projects

    Geothermal Heating & Cooling by Direct Energy

    Posted on: May 22nd, 2013 by Barley Store

     
    Direct Energy is on board as one of our Project Partners. Direct Energy is both designing and installing geothermal heating & cooling solutions to provide energy efficient air conditioning and hot water for the Project. The animation below demonstrates a typical Direct Geothermal system:

    Sketches drafted for Air & Hot Water Dimensions

    Posted on: May 20th, 2013 by Barley Store

    Please refer to the ‘Design Development Meeting – March’ post for details about this meeting.

    Design Development Meeting – May

    Posted on: May 17th, 2013 by Barley Store

    We are so close to finalising the design. Click on the images below to view or download the latest design sketches for the build…



    Design Update – Construction Plans & Internal Details

    Posted on: May 17th, 2013 by Barley Store

    Here’s the latest construction plans + internal details from our recent meeting with ARKit. Click the image below to view or download the designs: