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Contents C o ve r S t o r y – W E R A I

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I n t e r v i ew : TIMOT H Y E L L IS

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Pla n n i n g T o p i c s

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IND U STRY N E W S

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N AT H E RS U PD AT E

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AWaRDS 3 9 J o b Ma r k e t

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Cover Story – Werai

C o ve r S t o r y – W E R A I

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Q uee n A n n e G o t h i c r ece i ve s ult i m at e Rev i val E a s t Malve r n h o m e i n Ga s c o i g n e E s tat e u n d e r g o e s c o m p le t e e r a - s p ec i f i c t r a n s f o r m at i o n

Peter Jackson Design was recognised several times last year for their ‘Werai’ project: in the BDAV’s 2018 Building Design Awards.

This heritage-listed home won the Residential Restoration category; it was a Joint Winner for Residential Heritage Design; and received a commendation for Excellence in Use of Masonry. In the NABD 2018 Awards, the project won Residential Heritage Design.

Built at the height of Melbourne’s time as the ‘richest city in the world’, ‘Werai’ was once the epitome of residential architecture.

The Queen Anne gothic revival double-storey red brick home was designed and built for organ-builder Arthur Hobday in the 1890s in the Gascoigne Estate, an area of regional significance in East Malvern (Heritage Council Victoria).

The home spent decades as St Christopher’s College, where women and girls were taught theology, religious education and youth leadership. When the College closed in 1965, the dwelling was onsold, and eventually fell into disrepair.

“ This heritage-listed home has received a carefully considered renovation and extension. The original features have been preserved and integrated seamlessly with the new additions, creating a home where it is difficult to distinguish new from old. Meticulous detailing is to be admired, and the skilful craftsmanship helps in achieving a wonderfully preserved heritage building. ” P E T E R L OM B O, B D AV J u d g i n g Pa n el

Peter Jackson Design was briefed by Werai’s new owners to restore the home ‘to its former glory’ while meeting 21st-century living expectations, Peter Jackson explains.

Instead of opting for standard modernisation and contemporary additions, the team chose to recreate the home “so that it’s hard to tell what is old and new”, Peter says.

For over six years, in close collaboration with the clients, Peter and his team transformed the home into fine 21st century contemporary living. Alongside the modernisation, a painstaking process of specification, detailing, and employing crafts that have been largely lost in today’s construction environment began to restore the home.

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The home’s verandah was reinstated as it appeared in a single photo the team found of the original home from the 1950s. Every chimney was cleaned, repointed, rendered and capped, and the hipped slate roof repaired where necessary. A new custom-made lychgate entrance and front brick fence were included.

Internally, plaster ceilings, cornices and timber floors all had to be replaced. The team reconfigured the floor plan, replacing windows with doors where required to improve flow between the house and garden. New pressed metal ceilings, restored lead-light windows and dark recycled baltic pine floors in the majestic entrance hall were included. Bedrooms upstairs received the same care, ensuites were included and a smaller bedroom was converted into a walk-in robe.

As part of the works, a significant extension was added to the rear and side of the home housing a new kitchen. The kitchen continues the era-influenced aesthetic, with a porcelain sink and oven within a traditional alcove, but it offers the conveniences of a modern kitchen with a walk in pantry.

One of the key challenges for this project was “to design a generous garage for vehicle accommodation to sit alongside the heritage dwelling without detracting from it,” explains Peter. The garage is made with triple thick, reclaimed recycled bricks from a warehouse demolition in Fitzroy, chosen to match the original home.

The design for the reconfigured floor-plan and this extension achieves better flow, ample vehicle accommodation, outdoor living, renewed entertaining zones, and more storage – renewing heritage style for best-practice contemporary living.

“The grand home is a perfect example of a seamless renovation,” said the judges. ”One in which the impeccable attention to detail in the design and workmanship has produced a well-appointed beautiful home that has enhanced the old residence. An eye for detail in maintaining the theme of the existing residence would have been a very difficult task, from the proportions of the main structure to the finest detail in the kitchen. The addition has not only created more space for the owners, but it has aesthetically enhanced the grand home, from the new kitchen and walk-in pantry to the five-car garage, while still maintaining the flow and functionality of the home, which is always very difficult to achieve.”

“The patient owners and designers can take immense pride in an award-worthy winning heritage manor.”

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Designer: Peter Jackson Design Pty Ltd www.peterjackson.net.au Builder: Canonbury Fine Homes & Marino Construction Management Photographer: Brett Holmberg

A b o u t P E T E R J A C KSON De s i g n

Peter Jackson Design specialises in sympathetic, authenticallydetailed designs, and has decades of experience in creating that warm regal feeling that can only be achieved in period homes.

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“ We have created a home where it’s hard to tell what is old and new, by utilising design, detailing, and quality materials and craftsmanship. ” —P — E T E R J A C KSON , P E T E R J A C KSON D E SIG n

InterVIEW

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Timothy Ellis runs Glow Design Group, an award-winning design firm that specialises in designing energy-efficient buildings that are functional and beautiful. They are passionate about design, and work hard to ensure their clients enjoy the journey and love the creation. Tim joined the BDAV in 2005 as a Student Member and, after a two-year break while studying part-time, he re-joined in October 2010. In March 2014, Tim joined the BDAV’s Committee of Management, and has been an active participant in everything he undertakes. We thought it timely to interview Tim, and caught up with him over the summer break while he was holidaying at Port Douglas.

Q: What is/are your favourite project/s that you have worked on, and why?

A: The main thing I like about the work I do is that I do varied design styles. In general, though, I prefer the freedom that comes with country designs. The first major country design I worked on was the 700 haus in Trentham (bottom image) and it was good as I learnt from other BDAV members in the way to push the design to use its site, environment and materials along with smaller details which increased liveability and reduced impact on the environment. It is a project which put me on the map with international interest and awards for this style of work and has led to many exciting future designs.

Thanks to the BDAV members for sharing knowledge on sustainable design and how to design, as well as those members who supported me through meetings and CPD which were part of this project.

designer friend of the family, Ron Strickland, in Geelong.

The house was designed to take in views over a river and valley towards the city. It was good to have an open family living and I particularly liked that it had a chute to the laundry, something I used to slide down with my sister and hide in when people were looking for me. I design chutes in double-storey houses where possible in my designs, as they are very handy. His son is also a building designer presently working in Geelong and a member.

Q: To date, my biggest business/design challenge has been?

Q: I joined the BDAV because?

A: I did a restaurant in Werribee Plaza called Squires Loft (centre image) that I thought would be a nice quiet introduction to this type of work. I did not realise that the plaza was a huge centrepiece and 130 seat. I thought I would be dipping my toe in the water to see if I liked to design this type of venue. The design presented challenges, such as the possibility of an empty barn-like space void of people so the psychology needed to be looked at and I broke up the space into smaller sections. There was also the question of how to make an intimate loft-like space in a new massive cement shell opposite Myer. I ended up doing days which commenced at 4am and finished at 11pm. Two months of running things past design committees and other designers such as Studio Y and one month for build. It was amazing to see how fast a project could come together and it came up well, but very draining when running a business. In all, the space works very well, thanks also to the team and other design input.

A: I joined as a student for the knowledge. Great to network with others doing the type of work you do. I love the general notes, the meetings and catching up with other members offering support and advice. The office is very streamlined and organised, they are always good with advice.

Q: My favourite finish is?

A: Timber. Timber gives warmth and can have a texture that allows the eye to run over its joints; it also softens other materials. Timber as shiplap also as ‘tongue and groove’ appeal to me. I also love the weatherboard houses that fill my local area of Williamstown, Melbourne. They appeal from a historic perspective and the ability to paint in different colours.

Q: The architectural style of the home I grew up in?

A: It was a flat-roof modernist house designed by a building

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Q: My favourite Australian building is?

A: Vibe Design Kew House 3 (top right image). I love it for its design methodology and that Michael was able to share his approach to design with members of the BDAV through his involvement with lectures to inspire members.

It is great to see that building designers can produce such inspiring work, thinking about design. It was a huge event in the BDAV to have design as a focus of the organisation and to learn that the documentation, design and marketing was an important part of what we do.

I am also influenced by Glenn Murcutt – look up any of his country buildings and you will see why.

Q: My favourite international building is?

A: I cannot choose one. I love the Chrysler by William Van Alen. It really soars. The details and pure art deco are inspiring. Lloyd Wright Millard House La Miniatura (top left image) is amazingly different and pushed the envelope using Mayan style texture block system.

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Planning Topics

Pla n n i n g T i d B i t s

Little bits that can make a big difference to your town planning outcomes

L a p s e Dat e C ha n g e As most readers will be aware, when Council requests further information in relation to your planning permit application, they will specify a lapse date by which time the information must be provided. If the information is not provided then the application will lapse. Council can only specify a lapse date if they make a request within 5 business days after receiving a VicSmart application or 28 days after receiving any other application. Applicants are able to request an extension to the time frame in writing. Recent cases before the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (the Tribunal) have considered when applications lapse, the provision of information by applicants and requests for extensions of time.

In Direct Planning v Moreland CC [2018] VCAT 1770 a planning permit applicant appealed Council’s decision to refuse to extend the lapse date on a request for further information (RFI).

• if the permit applicant has made an application to the Tribunal under section 78(b) of the Act in respect of a requirement for more information and the Tribunal has confirmed or changed the requirement, the new lapse date determined by the Tribunal under section 85(3) of the Act. In the above case, Council had set an RFI lapse date of 18 July 2018.

Further information was hand delivered to the Council on 18 July 2018 including a letter with a paragraph seeking an extension, if required.

That request is a common response provided with the return of the RFI as insurance, in case Council determines the information provided is not sufficient. However, because that request to extend the lapse date was made on the lapse date (18 July 2018) and not before the lapse date, it was not a valid request.

Council then advised that the information provided to Council was not to their satisfaction and because the request to extend the RFI lapse date was not provided before the lapse date, the application had lapsed.

Pursuant to Regulation 34(2) of the Planning and Environment Regulations 2015 (the Regulations) an appeal against Council’s refusal The Tribunal agreed that the request to extend the lapse date was made too late. However, notwithstanding that Council thought the RFI response to extend the lapse date of a RFI must be made before the last of: was deficient, the Tribunal found that because the applicant had provided • the lapse date specified in the RFI; further information on the lapse date, the application had not lapsed.

• the new lapse date set out in any time extension;

InterVIEW......Continued from page 13 It has such a different and small but monolithic charm. Interesting that Lloyd Wright was mainly self-taught and pushed so hard with different designs and marketing.

Q: My words of wisdom for a student building designer are?

A: Keep studying; you have never learnt everything.

Focus on marketing, yourself and your work.

Q: When I was a child I wanted to be?

A: An architect. Now I’m a building designer.

Q: Outside of work, I am passionate about?

A: Holidays.

Q: At the moment I am reading?

One conclusion which might be drawn from this Tribunal decision is that even if the RFI response is ‘not complete’, providing it is made on time, the application does not lapse.

This conclusion appears to be in contrast to how most Councils have been implementing Section 54B of the Act that states: (1) An application for a permit lapses if the information required under section 54(1) within the prescribed time under that section … is not given by the final lapse date for the application. [our emphasis] It has been generally accepted that Section 54B refers to ‘all’ of the information requested. However, the Tribunal’s decision (above) appears to suggest that not ‘all’ material must be provided in order to keep your application alive.

In light of the above, we would advise permit applicants to: •

Continue to apply for an extensions of lapse dates before the specified lapse date;

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Continue to include a cover-all request to extend the lapse date, should Council not be satisfied with the material supplied, as part of your RFI response before the lapse date;

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Take note of the above case. It will be useful if Council seeks to lapse your application on the grounds that you provided insufficient or unsatisfactory information in your RFI response.

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Pla n n i n g T i d B i t s

These tidbits are part of the regular contribution made by Clause:1 Planning to Intersect. For more information visit www.clause1.com.au Pla n n i n g Dec i s i o n F l i p, F l o p, F l i p, F l o p… F L OP !

Only for the brave: Council refuses to support a planning permit application, then amends its position to support the application, then seeks to argue for the application to be refused, is then forced to support the application - but in the end the permit is refused and the permit applicant left to ponder how this ‘whole-planningthing’ works.

the resolution of their own Planning and Amenity Committee and argue against the granting of a permit at the VCAT hearing.

Flop: The sitting Tribunal Member seemed somewhat perplexed and noted:

In a recent VCAT matter, One 11 Dendy Street Pty Ltd v Bayside CC [2019] VCAT 4, the Tribunal was perplexed by the position taken by Council.

I was informed that a Council officer decided that the decision of Council’s Planning & Amenity Committee could be disregarded if an agreement had not been reached between all of the parties…

Flip: Council had received a number of objections and originally issued a Notice of Refusal relating to an application seeking permission for the development of eight dwellings on the subject land.

I determined that I could give no weight to [Council’s] attempt to make submissions to the Tribunal that amounted to one officer’s opinion on the amended plans, and present it as Council’s formal position in this proceeding, in defiance and opposition of Council’s actual formal position.

Flop: The permit applicant sought review of that decision at VCAT. After a compulsory conference, amended plans were prepared that included a reduction in the number of dwellings to six. All parties, including objectors, informally agreed to settle the matter subject to those changes. In November, Council’s Planning and Amenity Committee met, formally changed Council’s position and wrote to all parties notifying them that Council now supports the proposal, subject to conditions.

Flip: However, following the resolution of Council’s Planning and Amenity Committee one of the objectors withdrew support for the Consent Order. As a result, Council then sought to disregard

The Tribunal did not hear submissions prepared by Council that sought to have the application refused, effectively forcing Council to adopt the position determined by the Planning and Amenity Committee at the November meeting.

FLOP: Despite all that toing and froing, the Tribunal eventually resolved to refuse to grant a permit on grounds relating to neighbourhood character and built form.

Spare a moment for the permit applicant in that one…

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Industry News

W hat t o e x p ec t i n N C C 2 0 1 9

The Australian Building Codes Board has provided the following snapshot of what’s changed in the NCC, to be implemented in NCC 2019. The preview of NCC 2019 will be available for download from the ABCB’s website from February 2019. NCC 2019 will be adopted by States and Territories on 1 May 2019.

A ll V o lu m e s Pe r f o r m a n ce

Quantifying many of the NCC Performance Requirements to provide more performance-based compliance options is a key feature of NCC 2019. You’ll see more Performance Requirements quantified with the introduction of 20 new Verification Methods (VMs).

Rea d ab i l i t y

The ABCB’s readability project aims to improve the NCC requirements to be more readily understood. Introducing consistent NCC Governing Requirements is the first step of this major piece of work with all three Volumes of the NCC having the same requirements from 2019. Significant changes have also been made to the structure of NCC Volume Three, the Plumbing Code of Australia.

N C C V o lu m e s O n e a n d Tw o Safe t y

New VM for construction in bushfire-prone areas.

H ealt h a n d a m e n i t y

Occu p i able o u t d o o r a r ea s

New DTS Provisions clarifying requirements for occupiable outdoor areas, such as roof-top bars and cinemas.

F i r e s afe t y V M

A new, non-mandatory VM for fire safety introduced (NCC Schedule 7). This VM can be used for developing a Performance Solution for up to 24 Performance Requirements. Its adoption will be delayed until 1 May 2020 to allow time for training and support.

Su s ta i n ab i l i t y E n e r g y eff i c i e n c y

The commercial building energy efficiency requirements (i.e.

Section J) are significantly changed, including new VMs for NABERS and Green Star. This change is subject to a 1 year transition period from 1 May 2019, during which time, either the NCC 2016 or NCC 2019 requirements may be used.

A cce s s i b i l i t y

Accessible adult change facilities (AACF) AACFs are sanitary facilities with additional features to assist people with more profound or complex disabilities who are unable to independently use standard accessible facilities.

New requirements mean these facilities are required in certain new or redeveloped public buildings such as shopping centres, museums, theatres, sporting venues and airports.

New condensation management provisions.

A cce s s i b i l i t y

New VMs for access to and from a building and for ramps.

Su s ta i n ab i l i t y

N C C V o lu m e Tw o o n ly New and improved acceptable construction practices (ACPs), including new ACPs for masonry and attachment of decks and balconies and improved ACPs for roof and wall cladding and fire safety.

New heating and cooling load limits for residential buildings using the NatHERS DTS compliance pathway.

N C C V o lu m e Th r ee o n ly

N C C V o lu m e O n e o n ly

New and consolidated requirements for heated water temperature control, cross-connection control and rainwater harvesting and use.

Safe t y F i r e s p r i n k le r s

New DTS Provisions for fire sprinkler systems, for apartment buildings and other residential buildings (i.e. Class 2 and 3 buildings) 4 storeys and above and up to 25 metres in effective height (generally those buildings 4 to 8 storeys).

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Su p p o r t i n g N C C 2 0 1 9 ABCB’s NCC 2019 seminars are being held in all capital cities across Australia in February and March 2019. Registrations are now open, but spaces are limited. If you can’t make it or miss out, a video outlining the changes will be released by the ABCB in April 2019.

For more information, go to www.abcb.gov.au.

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B D AV P o l i c y Off i ce r

I n f r a s t r uc t u r e A u s t r al i a C E O

Amanda Hajj joined the BDAV recently in the newly-created position of Policy Officer. She has professional experience within the Australian Public Service, where she took responsibility for managing projects to achieve results whilst juggling changing priorities. She received three awards within two years, which centred on her work ethic, commitment to the learning and development of peers, as well as her ability to focus on quality whilst also adhering to correct and best procedures. She is studying the Master of Public Policy and Management part-time at the University of Melbourne.

Green Building luminary Romilly Madew, has been appointed the Chief Executive Officer of Infrastructure Australia. She will commence this role in April 2019. She has led the Green Building Council of Australia since 2006 and has been the driving force behind Australia’s sustainable building movement. In her time as Chief Executive of the Green Building Council of Australia, she represented over 650 companies with a collective annual turnover of $40 billion and presided over the Green Star rating system, which has seen more than 2,250 projects certified across the country. Her achievements have been recognised with national and international awards, including the 2015 International Leadership Award from the US Green Building Council, the 2017 World Green Building Council Chairman’s Award, and an Order of Australia in the Australia Day 2019 Honours List. An honorary fellow of the Planning Institute of Australia, Romily was named one of the ‘100 Women of Influence’ by the Australian Financial Review and Westpac, and is a National and NSW winner of the Telstra Business Women’s Award.

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In the December reshuffle of Victoria’s Shadow Cabinet, Tim Smith MP was appointed Shadow Minister for Planning and Heritage, as well as the portfolios of Shadow Minister for Local Government, Shadow Minister for Housing, and Shadow Minister for Population. He has been a Liberal Party member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly since November 2014, and represents the Legislative Assembly seat of Kew.

A I A A p p o i n t s n ew C E O The Australian Institute of Architects has appointed Julia Cambage as its Chief Executive Officer. She has more than 20 years of CEO experience, most recently as CEO for TRY Australia – an innovative youth charity and mentoring organisation employing over 400 staff and 200 volunteers across Australia with a $30 million turnover. She commences on Monday, 4 February 2019 and will be based at the AIA’s Melbourne offices at 41 Exhibition Street.

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M B AV C E O The MBAV has appointed Rebecca Casson as its new Chief Executive Officer. She replaces Radley de Silva who retired late last year, after five years as chief executive and 17 years with Master Builders. Most recently, she was Chief Executive Officer of the Committee for Geelong, with more than 20 years’ experience across government, industry and not-for-profit organisations in Australia, the UK and USA.

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Fault s i n B u i l d i n g a n d Plu m b i n g W o r k

by Amanda Hajj In late 2016, a research project titled Responding to Faults in Building and Plumbing Work was started by the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) to which they have now concluded their findings based on their research and proposed conclusions to combat these faults.

Whilst the report goes into great detail surrounding the faults, we will aim to summarise those that would be of particular interest to you, our members.

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When looking at structural issues as well as faults in delivering energy efficient benefits, the VBA state one of the causes to be poor-quality structural engineering and building permit documentation.

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Whilst in regards to protection of the public, this report has labelled regulation 116 (formerly 604): Protection of the Public as ineffective due to its failure to mandate significant detail in documentation – the VBA still expect more from the documentation.

The VBA identified 11 main categories of faults and have ranked them based on risk as follows based on their likelihood to cause adverse social, economic or health effects to society:

– Although reform to Regulation 116 is called for, lack of detail, transparency and involvement from the public in building permit documentation has led to this fault accounting for 26 percent of all faults found.

1. Inadequate fire safety protection;

– Following this finding, whilst not mandated, the VBA have suggested for it to be good practice for all documentation to clearly include consideration surrounding protection of the public.

2. Inadequate water ingress protection; 3. Structural issues affecting safety and durability; 4. Deficiencies in protection work – adjoining property;

8. Deficient Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ;

In response to the release of this report, here at the BDAV, we will be requesting to be active members of the two working groups which will be formed surrounding the top two ‘risky’ faults of fire safety protection and water ingress protection. Our main aim in being involved in these working groups is to not only support our members who are involved in documentation, but also to ensure we are able to keep you up to date with any changes in regulation or planning requirements which may come about.

9. Deficient plumbing work (general);

Amanda Hajj is the BDAV’s Policy Officer.

5. Incorrect assembly of gas systems or gas leaks (plumbing work); 6. Inadequate attention to protection of the public; 7. Dangers arising from demolition;

10. Failure to deliver energy efficiency benefits; 11. Poor access for people with a disability.

Whilst this list seems extensive, concerns surrounding lack of, or poor-quality documentation in the planning and design phases of the build seem to be a common denominator amongst all eleven faults. In this report, the VBA has conceptualised active working responses to the top two listed faults whilst the remaining faults will be monitored through increased shared data analysis between regulatory bodies.

I s s ue s Su r r o u n d i n g D o cu m e n tat i o n

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The Building Permit Audit (2014) conducted by the VBA is referred to in this report as this highlighted that deficiencies in documentation clearly indicate non-compliance in both fire safety and water ingress protection.

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The Victorian Building Authority issued the following advice late last year relating to roles and responsibilities regarding directions to fix building work. Whilst the information is directed at Building Surveyors and Builders, it is important that members are aware of these requirements.

B u i l d i n g Su r ve y o r s

Relevant Building Surveyors (RBS) must refer Directions to Fix (DTF) to the VBA within seven days of the end of the required compliance period. Each referral is then assessed by the VBA and, if found enforceable, may result in the builder facing disciplinary action and/or prosecution in relation to their failure to comply with the DTF. For more information, refer to the DTF article in the July issue of VBA Mail, which is featured below: Refe r r i n g D i r ec t i o n s t o F i x t o t he V B A – At t e n t i o n t o De ta i l i s t he Ke y

A large proportion of directions to fix (DTF) referred to the VBA by relevant building surveyors are being found to be unenforceable.

Data gathered by the VBA shows that a range of issues, including simple oversights and poor administration and paperwork, are responsible for the high number of DTFs that have been closed for being unenforceable.

In the period from November 2017 to February 2018, 47 DTFs were referred to the VBA. 35 were deemed unenforceable for a range of reasons, while the remainder were still under assessment at that time.

Find out more about the requirements for DTFs by reading VBA Practice Note 70-2018.

At present, most DTF referrals received by the VBA do not explain how an RBS will compel a builder to rectify non-compliant building work.

However, the VBA envisages that an RBS will place matters of non-compliant work from the DTF into a Building Notice or Order to bring about compliance. (A copy of this Building Notice or Order should be included with the DTF referral as evidence of the action.)

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If a builder receives a written DTF, they can: 1. Comply with the DTF within the specified time and advise the RBS of this.

2. Request additional time to comply before the compliance period expires (if required) – the RBS may grant this if they consider it appropriate to do so.

3. Ask the RBS to revoke the DTF before it expires – if they are, or become, unable to comply with the written DTF. (For further information, refer to VBA Practice Note 70-2018.)

4. Appeal – a builder may appeal to the Building Appeals Board against the RBS’s decision to issue the written DTF within seven days of the date of issue.

5. Request a stay if the matter is with Domestic Building Disputes Resolution Victoria – advise the RBS if this is the case.

Failure to respond to a written DTF within the specified timeframe will result in the RBS referring the DTF to the VBA for assessment. If found enforceable, the builder may face disciplinary action and/or prosecution for failing to comply (the maximum penalty is 500 penalty units in the case of an individual).

The RBS may consider further enforcement action following referral of the DTF to the VBA. Matters in the referred DTF may be placed into a Building Notice or Order and served on the property owner.

If there is any change of circumstances regarding the site or the building work to which the DTF relates, please notify the VBA, so we can take those matters into consideration.

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New C o m m u n i t i e s t o E a s e H o u s i n g De m a n d a n d C r eat e J o b s

The Victorian State Government is boosting land supply and making housing more affordable, with three new communities announced in Melbourne’s suburbs.

Newly approved communities of Minta Farm, Cardinia Creek South and Beveridge Central will provide homes and jobs close to schools, trains and upgraded roads.

The 952-hectare Cardinia Creek South precinct south of Officer will provide 10,000 homes, 1,600 jobs, four government schools, two major new parks, 21 local parks, four sports reserves and two town centres.

This project includes wide-ranging upgrades to the road network, including the extension of Thompsons Road, Pattersons Road and Bells Road.

This is part of the State Government’s commitment to ensure a 15-year land supply by planning for an additional 100,000 lots to deliver affordable new housing and high-quality jobs.

The 292-hectare Beveridge Central precinct will provide 3,400 homes near a primary school and new railway station.

The 285-hectare Minta Farm precinct south of Beaconsfield will provide 11,000 new jobs and 3,000 new homes, in an area with a town centre, a government primary school and sports reserve.

It reserves land for four local parks and sports fields and sets aside space for extensive upgrades to the road network, including a new interchange at Camerons Lane.

The plan includes a new north-south road connecting with the O’Shea Road extension and the Princes Freeway, to create easy access to the precinct.

These plans are part of the State Government’s Homes for Victorians strategy to unlock land and provide affordable new homes in well-planned communities. All land is within the Urban Growth Boundary and was reserved for urban development a decade ago.

Infrastructure Contributions Plans ensure developers contribute to local infrastructure such as roads, parks and community facilities, while Growth Areas Infrastructure Contributions paid by landowners contribute to state infrastructure such as schools, emergency services and public transport.

“We’re retaining the liveability and charm of our city while catering for a growing population and helping young people get into their first home,” said Victoria’s Minister for Planning, Richard Wynne.

Details can be viewed at the Victorian Planning Authority website, at vpa.vic.gov.au.

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C la d d i n g I n s p ec t o r s O r d e r B u i l d i n g U p g r a d e s

The Herald-Sun recently reported that the owners of a dozen buildings have been ordered to conduct urgent safety upgrades to prevent a Grenfell Tower-type tragedy in Victoria.

Teams of engineers, surveyors and firefighters have been examining 1369 buildings that have potentially dangerous cladding. Of these, 44 have been deemed to be at the greatest risk, the majority of which are two or three storeys high, have only one exit, and have inadequate fire safety measures.

Owners of 12 buildings have been issued emergency orders to conduct immediate upgrades, such as putting in fire-detection and warning systems and sprinklers, as well as removing potential ignition sources.

The Age also recently reported that flammable cladding wll be stripped from 13 government schools in Victoria, twelve in the metropolitan area and one in Wodonga. 16 school buildings in total, each at least two-storeys high, were found to have been built with combustible cladding.

The Victorian Building Authority is leading the Victorian Statewide Cladding Audit on behalf of the Victorian Government. The project’s focus is on reducing the fire safety risk of buildings found to have combustible cladding – such as expanded polystyrene or aluminium composite panels with a polyethylene core.

Owners of apartment buildings inspected as part of the project will receive a letter from the VBA. Building managers, building owners or owners’ corporations will also be contacted by the VBA prior to an inspection taking place.

The Herald-Sun also noted that registered builders who repeatedly disregard public health and safety concerns can immediately be suspended.

For more information about Victoria’s statewide cladding audit, go to www.vba.vic.gov.au/cladding.

Sources: Herald-Sun, The Age, Victorian Building Authority

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T r a n s f o r m i n g Re s i d e n t i al S pace s t h r o u g h L i g h t

The power light holds to transform spaces within the built environment should never be overlooked throughout the design process. When an exceptional lighting designer is brought into the fold, the transformative power of quality lighting moves a step closer to being fully realised.

adds. Fitting personalised, needs-driven residential lighting has thus become easier to sustain particularly due to key advancements in lighting technologies.

H a r n e s s New Tech n o l o g y t o D r i ve H u m a n - C e n t r i c Lighting

Adele Locke, Director of Mint Lighting Design shares her thoughts on how lighting design can best be utilised within residential spaces to not only enhance value for homeowners, but to optimise the way they experience their home, day or night. Adele will profile her experiences lighting residential buildings at the upcoming Light·Space·Design 2019 summit, where leading architectural and interior lighting professionals from across the nation will gather in Melbourne on 27 March 2019.

“From the improved control of the light coming from the fittings to the ability to transform a room with tuneable white light”.

Adele explains that technological advancements in the lighting sector have encouraged the future of residential lighting design to steer away from a purely function-focused approach to one that introduces drama, theatre and intrigue into the home.

Pe r s o n al i s e L i g h t i n g f o r t he C l i e n t

These shifts have created a push-back from home-owners against the low-quality downlights occupying Australian homes in recent years, allowing designers to create dramatically different illuminated spaces - and to utilise light that not only serves a functional purpose but increases the aesthetic appeal of a space.

Adele says that “every home is different, whether it be a new build or renovation, the style of lighting we design is driven by the needs of the client, by what they want to see.”

“The interior of people’s homes is a direct reflection of their personality, style and family dynamics – the world outside goes away when you close that front door and enter into your private world.”

To find the right lights for a specific residence/homeowner, Adele will define the performance required from the lighting, followed by sifting through various light fitting options to find what will work within the limitations of the building.

“Fortunately, the makers of LED lighting are now developing fittings that make the most of the technology – producing excellent quality light from discreet fittings and even more importantly, developing the control technology behind the fittings to simplify installation,” she

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B ala n ce L i g h t t he R i g h t Way, f o r t he R i g h t Pu r p o s e

A well-designed space features light as well-placed as it is easy to control. For commercial spaces, this balance is usually achieved through clever lighting controls that manage variable daylight levels. But for home settings, it is crucial to create the perfect mood once the sun goes down, while moderating glare once it comes up.

Increasing the brightness of walls situated around windows ensures that come dusk or dawn, sun glare is significantly minimised.

Adele and her team will also “mimic natural light with the lighting design or flip it on its head – bringing the light from the opposite direction at night, allowing the room to feel completely transformed once the sun goes down”.

Light·Space·Design 2019 will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 27 March 2019. The lighting industry is developing rapidly, altering the tools and technologies utilised by design professionals and the overall role lighting design plays within spaces occupying the built environment. This inaugural Light Space Design summit will address lighting design trends and technologies.

For more information, go to www.lightingdesignsummit.com.au.

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Workplaces: Wellness + Wood = Productivity

“Until recently, we’ve really not had a whole lot of evidence to support that common hypothesis that having things like wooden surfaces in the office would be good for your wellbeing.”*

“What I found and got really excited about was that there’s a really strong association between the presence of wood and wellbeing. I’ve rarely seen a data set or a study which has shown such a clear link.”*

“If you’re a worker and you could see no wooden surfaces at all from your workplace, 53% of that type of worker was satisfied with what was going on in their workplace.

When you move that up to having eight or more wooden surfaces - we’re talking things here like wooden chairs, wooden panelling on the walls, wooden floorboards, even quite small wooden items- but if you get to eight or more, then 82% of people were satisfied with their work.”*

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Biosolids

F r o m t o i le t t o b r i c k ya r d : Rec y cl i n g b i o s o l i d s t o m a k e s u s ta i n able b r i c k s

How can you recycle the world’s stockpiles of treated sewage sludge and boost sustainability in the construction industry, all at the same time? Turn those biosolids into bricks.

Biosolids are a by-product of the wastewater treatment process that can be used as fertiliser, in land rehabilitation or as a construction material.

Around 30% of the world’s biosolids are stockpiled or sent to landfill, using up valuable land and potentially emitting greenhouse gases, creating an environmental challenge.

Now, a team at RMIT University has demonstrated that firedclay bricks incorporating biosolids could be a sustainable solution for both the wastewater treatment and brickmaking industries.

Published last month in the journal Buildings, the research showed how making biosolids bricks only required around half the energy of conventional bricks.

As well as being cheaper to produce, the biosolids bricks also had a lower thermal conductivity, transferring less heat to potentially give buildings higher environmental performance.

The EU produces over 9 million tonnes of biosolids a year, while the United States produces about 7.1 million tonnes. In Australia, 327,000 tonnes of biosolids are produced annually.

The study found there was a significant opportunity to create a new beneficial reuse market – bricks.

“It’s a practical and sustainable proposal for recycling the biosolids currently stockpiled or going to landfill around the globe.”

The research examined the physical, chemical and mechanical properties of fired-clay bricks incorporating different proportions of biosolids, from 10 to 25%.

The biosolid-enhanced bricks passed compressive strength tests and analysis demonstrated heavy metals are largely trapped within the brick. Biosolids can have significantly different chemical characteristics, so the researchers recommend further testing before large-scale production.

The biosolids bricks are more porous than standard bricks, giving them lower thermal conductivity.

The research also showed brick firing energy demand was cut by up to 48.6% for bricks incorporating 25% biosolids. This is due to the organic content of the biosolids and could considerably reduce the carbon footprint of brick manufacturing companies.

The results of a comparative Life Cycle Assessment and an emissions study conducted as part of the research confirmed that biosolids bricks offered a sustainable alternative approach to addressing the environmental impacts of biosolids management and brick manufacturing.

The research, funded by RMIT University, Melbourne Water and Australian Government Research Training Program scholarships, is published in the “Green Building Materials Special Issue” of Buildings (January 2019, DOI: 10.3390/buildings9010014).

Image: Fired-clay bricks incorporating biosolids require around half the energy of conventional bricks and have lower thermal conductivity, potentially giving buildings higher environmental performance.

About 5 million tonnes of the biosolids produced in Australia, New Zealand, the EU, US and Canada currently go to landfill or stockpiles each year. Using a minimum 15% biosolids content in 15% of bricks produced could use up this 5 million tonnes.

Lead investigator Associate Professor Abbas Mohajerani said the research sought to tackle two environmental issues – the stockpiles of biosolids and the excavation of soil required for brick production.

“More than 3 billion cubic metres of clay soil is dug up each year for the global brickmaking industry, to produce about 1.5 trillion bricks,” Mohajerani, a civil engineer in RMIT’s School of Engineering, said.

“Using biosolids in bricks could be the solution to these big environmental challenges.

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Th o u s a n d s o f V i c t o r i a n H o m e s Save M i ll i o n s O n S o la r

Nearly 7,000 Victorian households have installed solar panels since the Victorian State Government’s Solar Homes package was launched in late August 2018, amounting to more than $3.4 million in rebates.

The Solar Homes package provides up to $2,225 to support the installation of solar panels – helping to ensure Victoria’s energy system is as affordable, resilient and secure as possible.

Victoria’s Minister for Solar Homes, Lily D’Ambrosio, said around 1,600 households had already received a rebate, with many more solar installation projects underway, generating thousands of jobs across the state.

The Solar Homes Package includes:

Melbourne’s growth suburbs are the busiest areas for new solar installations with Tarneit (212) topping the list followed by Clyde North (161), Craigieburn (131), Truganina (123) and Cranbourne East (98).

• $40M to support the purchase of batteries for 10,000 homes

The Solar Homes Package is boosting supply, creating jobs and fighting climate change, while helping Victorian households cut their energy costs.

“We’re also expanding the Solar Homes to include rental properties, hot water systems and battery installations – giving Victorians a fair go and helping the environment,” said the Minister.

• $1.24B for solar panels on 650,000 homes • $60M for solar hot water for 60,000 homes

• $82M for solar panels on 50,000 rental homes.

From 1 July 2019, Victorians will be able to install a solar panel system for half price and pay the rest of the cost back over four years with an interest-free loan. Those who purchase solar panels prior to July are eligible to apply for a rebate on their upfront costs.

More information about the Solar Homes package can be found at solar.vic.gov.au.

F r ee TA F E f o r l o t s o f j o b s

Last year, the Victorian State Government announced a ‘Free TAFE’ initiative, offering 50 courses on the Free TAFE list that were selected because they will give Victorians the skills they need for the jobs most in demand across Victoria. To date, each course on the list has attracted enquiries, with more than 80,000 Victorians having enquired about this opportunity.

Included in the non-apprenticeship courses are:

The enquiries have been made across each of the state’s 12 TAFEs and four dual-sector universities to seek more information and help to enrol in one of 30 free priority TAFE and 20 pre-apprenticeship courses on offer in 2019.

From 1 January 2019, Free TAFE for Priority Courses covers tuition fees for priority courses for students who are eligible for governmentsubsidised training.

All 50 courses on the Free TAFE list were selected because they give Victorians the skills they need for the jobs most in demand across Victoria, and every course on the list has attracted enquiries.

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“More than ever, the jobs in demand across Victoria are taught at TAFE – that’s why we’re reducing the barrier to quality training by making over 50 courses free,” said Victoria’s Acting Minister for Training and Skills, Jaala Pulford.

Skilled workers are in high demand across Victoria, which is why the State Government invested an additional $644 million in last year’s budget to strengthen TAFE, and to ensure all Victorians can access the training they need to get a good job.

For the full list of Free TAFE courses, visit freetafe.vic.gov.au.

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Plu m b i n g I n d u s t r y C l i m at e A c t i o n C e n t r e , Na r r e W a r r e n

Funding of $4 million announced in the 2018 Victorian State Budget is assisting in building the $35M new state-of-theart training facility Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre (PICAC) campus in Narre Warren.

The Centre, which has been designed by FMSA Architecture, following the success of the PICAC Brunswick and Geelong campuses which they also designed, is anticipated to be completed early in 2019.

PICAC Narre Warren is being purpose-built to deliver the specific skills the Victorian economy needs now, and will increasingly need in the future.

A b o u t PI C A C

The training facility has been designed to utilise the very latest technological advances in water reticulation, heating and cooling systems, training delivery, safety, new product innovation and sustainability practices. It will incorporate world leading facilities in welding and gas fitting, and will be Victoria’s first Net Zero Energy training facility and a test case in showing how smarter energy systems can be incorporated into building designs. The first generation of Net Zero Energy plumbing professionals will be trained at PICAC Narre Warren.

The training facility is located in Victoria’s south eastern suburban growth corridor, the heart of one of the State’s fastest growing regions. It will be accessible by the Monash Freeway and within walking distance of the metropolitan train network.

PICAC is a practical training centre and a centre of excellence for the plumbing, fire protection and HVAC industries. PICAC began as an initiative that brought together key industry employee and employer groups to ensure that those who design, install and maintain plumbing, fire protection and HVAC systems in current and future building stock have access to state-of-the-art training facilities and highly-skilled training professionals. While many traditional training providers struggled to keep pace, PICAC has continued to meet the evolving demands of the workforce, training over 5000 individual students in over 500 individual courses. PICAC’s success was recognised in 2015 when awarded both the Victorian and Australian Small Training Provider of the Year Awards. Since opening in Brunswick in 2008, PICAC has expanded and opened its second campus in Geelong in 2016, and its third campus is currently under construction at Narre Warren and due to open in 2019.

PICAC has strategically located its new facilities in high population growth regions, and where economic transition is impacting the local employment outlook. PICAC Narre Warren aims to retrain workers from declining industries for careers in specialised environmentally sustainable plumbing.

The PICAC model also focuses strongly on providing training opportunities for people from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds.

“PICAC is a proven model for the development and delivery of world class training for the plumbing, fire protection and related industries. PICAC Narre Warren is a truly innovative, world class training facility that is focussed on providing the skills necessary for the jobs of tomorrow,” said PICAC Chair, Carmel Coate.

The strategic advisory team delivering the complex, led by NDY, is ensuring the building will be certified to international standards. “Renewable energy will be supplied through a unique combination of geothermal and solar technology,” said NDY in the AIRAH journal, Ecolibrium, October 2018 edition.

“The building itself has been designed to provide maximum energy efficiency in order to minimise supply requirements.

This has been achieved through advanced insulated wall design, double-glazing and the latest equipment technologies.”

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The NatHERS Administrator is aware many assessors and others in industry are frustrated with the current situation regarding windows in NatHERS tools. We have therefore been working closely with those responsible for managing windows in NatHERS tools as a priority, to resolve the various issues.

The process to improve windows in NatHERS tools is complex, time consuming and involves various stakeholders, particularly as solutions need to be technically implementable and any potential rating or regulatory impacts identified and assessed prior to a change being made.

To keep you informed about where the process is up to, the NatHERS Administrator has provided the following update.

Custom Windows

The NatHERS Administrator assisted the Australian Fenestration Rating Council (AFRC) from mid-2018 to work through the large backlog of Window Energy Rating Scheme (WERS) rated windows required to be added to the NatHERS custom window library to bring it up to date. This was scheduled to be completed ready for the November 2018 AFRC custom window update.

However, a number of key issues became apparent during the process of preparing for the November windows update, including having the existing windows data updated by the AFRC without suitable version control to document and manage the changes. Consequently, the NatHERS Administrator postponed the November windows update, based on the release of this file creating risks for all stakeholders. The NatHERS Administrator will not proceed with this update until the AFRC have resolved their data management processes.

The NatHERS Administrator and CSIRO are currently assisting the AFRC to implement an adequate version control solution for the next AFRC custom window update. The NatHERS Administrator is also taking this opportunity to work with the AFRC on additional improvements that will benefit all stakeholders. The changes being implemented are: • Version control; • Increased automation of data entry to improve speed and accuracy of processing new window data; • Searching and filtering functions; • Additional data capture for future software enhancements.

These changes will require modifications to CSIRO’s Chenath Engine and the NatHERS software tools. At this stage it is estimated these improvements will be available in the second half of 2019.

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Default W i n d o w s

The NatHERS Administrator is aware there are a number of issues with the NatHERS Default Window Library. Within the limits of the current substitution tolerances, many default windows are a poor match for actual windows currently available on the market.

The NatHERS Administrator initially investigated broadening the substitution tolerance, but found that doing this would have broader regulatory and flow-on implications and there were problems with the data and the way it was produced to enable this to occur.

Consequently, the NatHERS Administrator will create a new Default Windows Library that resolves these issues without the need for adjusting substitution tolerances.

A new Default Windows Library will ensure that a better representation of windows currently available on the market are available for selection in NatHERS software tools and should vastly improve its utility. The new library will initially run alongside the existing default window library for a transition period, until the latter is phased out.

It is anticipated the new default window library will be incorporated into the NatHERS accredited software tools by mid-2019.

A b o u t Nat H E RS

The Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) provides homes with a star rating out of ten based on an estimate of a home’s potential (heating and cooling) energy use. NatHERS is administered by the Department of the Environment and Energy on behalf of the states and territories.

G o o d De s i g n Awa r d s 2 0 1 9 Good Design Australia is calling for Australian and international entries to the 2019 Good Design Awards. Through this annual Awards program, cutting edge design and breakthrough innovation are recognised and celebrated. With Architectural Design being one of the 10 main design disciplines in this program, it offers lots of scope for our members to enter. There is also a ‘Next Gen’ category for student design. Entries close 28 March 2019. For more information, go to https://good-design.org/2019-entries-open/

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B u i l d c o r p ’ s aff o r d able h o u s i n g p r o jec t w i n s U DI A awa r d

An affordable housing project in Newport, Melbourne, designed and built specifically for at-risk women, has won Buildcorp Commercial the UDIA Victoria Award for Excellence in the new public housing category.

Given the difficult circumstances of the women residents, safety is an important feature in the building’s design with secure access and intercoms incorporated at all entry doors, and high visibility to apartment entries enabling passive surveillance.

The multi-residential Newport Women’s Housing project for Women’s Housing Limited (WHL) represents a collaboration between Buildcorp (Builder), ClarkeHopkinsClarke (Architect), Urbanxchange (Project Manager), Reddo Building Surveyors (Building Surveyor) and John Patrick & Associates (Landscape Designer).

Buildcorp has also integrated Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) features throughout the development to help reduce the cost of living for residents. These include energy efficient appliances, high levels of double glazing, a minimum 6-star NatHERS energy rating and the use of raingardens and rainwater tanks for garden irrigation and water re-use.

Source: Architecture and Design

Buildcorp reimagined the existing concepts of affordable housing, taking it to a new level to ensure high-quality apartments for at-risk women-led households. The 20 spacious and modern apartments have been thoughtfully designed to create contemporary spaces, notwithstanding the constraints of affordable housing, and incorporate ‘whole of life’ sustainable elements that will ensure affordability for years to come for the residents.

Buildcorp’s Sam Hoac says, “A lot of planning, collaboration and careful design went into the development of this project to ensure that the tight timeframes and cost parameters were met, allowing for the development of spacious and private apartments that provide a real sense of safety and security to residents.

“For the development of each apartment, we wanted to move beyond ‘affordable housing’ to create contemporary and stylish homes that are low maintenance and socially and financially sustainable, allowing people to feel connected with the community and proud to live there.”

The three-storey building fits seamlessly within the streetscape, resembling two large two-storey townhouses with the timber textures on the exterior echoing the weatherboard houses popular in the neighbourhood. The site has been optimised through clever building design to maximise interior space within the single and two-bedroom apartments.

WHL Newport features flexible and functional living spaces with light-filled rooms, laundry facilities, modern bathrooms and private outdoor terraces; timber texture flooring throughout the living and dining areas and carpet in the bedrooms; neutral joinery palette and Caesarstone benchtops for a touch of luxury; Faro Marmoleum flooring in the apartment lobby with colourful panelling lining the entry lobby walls for a dynamic and playful welcome to the building; and convenient amenities onsite such as bike parking and a secure car park.

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Dulu x C o l o u r A wa r d s

Entries are now open for the 33rd Dulux Colour Awards, which invites Australian and New Zealand based design professionals and students including architects, interior architects, interior designers and interior decorators to submit work that celebrates exceptional and innovative use of colour across interior and exterior commercial, public and residential spaces.

Andrea Lucena-Orr, Dulux Colour Planning & Communications Manager, says the iconic awards program provides architects and designers the opportunity to showcase their use of colour in built spaces.

GR A ND PRIX - N E W Z E A L A ND E NTR A NTS

Best in show selected from New Zealand finalists in each category, excluding Student category.

GR A ND PRIX - A U STR A L I A N E NTR A NTS

Best in show selected from individual category winners, excluding New Zealand entries and Student categories.

“Colour has the ability to completely transform and define a space,” Andrea says. “Dulux is hoping to see entrants push creativity to new heights – using colour to create inspired, bold and ambitious spaces.”

Each category winner will receive AUD $1,000 in prize money (winners of the Student category will receive AUD $500). All category winners, excluding the Student category and New Zealand entrants, will have the chance of taking home the Australian Grand Prix title and AUD $5,000. New Zealand entrants will have the chance of taking home the New Zealand Grand Prix title and NZD $5,000.

The 2019 Dulux Colour Awards is accepting entries until 28 February 2019 across the following categories:

Entries are encouraged from individuals, groups, partnerships and those working in larger practices.

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Projects must have been completed between 1 September 2017 and 31 December 2018 and may not have been previously entered into this Awards program. The shortlist will be announced online in March 2019.

Interior paint finishes of any commercial or industrial building e.g. offices, studios, factories, retail outlets, pop-up shops, shopping centres.

C OMM E R C I A L INT E RIOR – P U B L I C A ND H OSPITA L ITY

Interior paint finishes of any commercial or industrial building e.g. community centres, museums, theatres, places of worship, cafes, restaurants, fitness centres, hotels, one-off installations, events, education and healthcare facilities.

Winners of the 33rd Dulux Colour Awards will be announced at a gala function at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) on 8 May 2019, with the event compered by award-winning architect and Grand Designs Australia host, Peter Maddison.

For further information, details on how to enter and judging criteria, visit dulux.com.au/colourawards

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Exterior paint finishes of any commercial, industrial, education facility or multi-residential apartment building.

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R E SID E NTI A L INT E RIOR

Pictured opposite (clockwise from top left) are some of the winners from the Dulux Colour Awards 2018:

Interior paint finishes of a private residence, including single and multi-residential.

• Abbotsford Studio by MARCH Studio. Winner of Commercial Interior Workplace & Retail. Photo: Peter Bennetts.

SING L E R E SID E NTI A L E XT E RIOR

• Wagaya by Span Design. Winner of Commercial Interior: Public & Hospitality. Photo: Andrew Worssam & Jayden Huang.

Exterior paint finishes of a private single residence.

ST U D E NT ( Y E A RS 1 - 6 )

Paint specification by architecture or interior design students who are currently attending or have just completed (within the past 12 months) a course by a recognised university or college.

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• North Perth Townhouse by Simon Pendal Architect. Winner of Multi Residential Interior. Photo: Robert Frith.

• Fitzroy Crossing Renal Hostel by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects.

Winner of Grand Prix and Commercial Exterior. Photo: Peter Bennetts

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Job Market

Job Market

Re vit and AutoCad Contrac t Work

Small design firm in Thomastown, C A Building Design is seeking a contract designer with experience in Revit and AutoCad. Candidates must be able to complete town planning drawing applications, working drawings for a range of residential designs from single dwellings, extensions, to high-end multi-dwelling work. Candidates must have an ABN and be self-motivated.

Possible full-time position/work available for the right candidate. Graduates/students are welcome to apply! There is plenty of work and future opportunities. Please contact us at mail@cabuildingdesign.com.au and attach a portfolio/resume.

Senior Documenter Required

More Detail is continuing to expand, and seeks senior architectural draftspersons to join our passionate and enthusiastic team in Mt Eliza. Candidates will have a sound knowledge in building construction and solid experience in architectural documentation. A strong architectural and interior design sense will be highly regarded and nurtured. If you fancy a sea change, please send through your application to Felicity at fg@mod3.com.au.

Revit Modelling Contrac t Work

Seeking candidates for potential overflow work, and ad-hoc Revit component/ annotation modelling via sub-contract in 2019. Applicants should have an ABN, be conversant with the NCC (Volumes 1 and 2), Building Regulations 2018 (and Planning Schemes), AS1428.1, AS2890.1 and 6, Revit (Revit Structure/MEP advantageous but not essential) and have access to Revit 2019. This may suit a graduate with 2-3 years under their belt who is able to operate under potentially tight deadlines, and not afraid to provide feedback if issues/potential non-compliance issues are observed. We anticipate that some work could be available in late Jan/early Feb. Our office is based in Altona, with the position operating remotely (with occasional meetings for briefings/debriefings etc). Applicants are welcome to contact us with PDF examples of portfolio work including any Revit family creation. Contact us via email to rhys.davies@supernaturalgroup.com.au.

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D r a f t sp e r s o n R e q u i r e d

Boutique Building Design firm located in the south-eastern suburbs seeks a qualified or recently graduated Draftsperson.

Applicants must be proficient in Revit and have solid technical detailing and project documentation skills. Knowledge of 3DMax and Vray is helpful but not essential. This is a great opportunity for a self-motivated and creative Building Designer wanting to work in a relaxed office environment with our growing team. Please forward your CV to admin@crowhurstbd.com.au.

Architectural Drafting P o s i t i o n / B a l l a r at o r G e e l o n g

As we continue to expand with our high-end residential and commercial opportunities, we are looking for another to join our team. Position is for an experienced, yet enthusiastic and passionate person who can provide productive, efficient and effective drafting and design support services from either of our Ballarat or Geelong office locations. Email your resume to Luke Jennings at lukejennings@projectnow.net.au.

C OLLABORATION A G REE M ENT

Seeking expressions of interest from any design practice that would like to add ‘Thermal Performance Assessor’ or ‘Energy Rater’ to their list of services. This arrangement would remove the requirement to engage an energy consultant externally and allow you to provide an all-inclusive internal service that suits your clients’ requirements. If required, the collaboration set up would allow an early engagement at the design stage therefore creating a superior end product that would be beneficial to both yourself and your client. If it is only a 6-star energy rating that is required, then this may also be arranged. Any collaboration agreement would only be beneficial to your practice and also allow a great return without any risk/outlay. Please contact Matt on info@passiveliving.com.au for further details.

G r a d u at e S e e k s Pa r t - T i m e Position

I am an ambitious individual who constantly strives to complete all objectives and obstacles encountered in the workplace.

I have completed my Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) at Victoria University, and currently doing my Bachelor of Construction Management at Deakin University. Throughout my studies I have worked across many relevant IT platforms within the architectural industry; AutoCAD, Sketch-up and Revit, being my strongest suite. I have demonstrated with excellence the capability to create residential, light commercial, working drawings and rendering. I am eager to learn and seeking experience. Please call Vida VIA email at vnajafabadi@deakin.edu.au or on 0450 929 062.

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Student Member currently starting the second year of the Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) at Box Hill Institute seeks part-time work. Lives in Wandin North, so looking for somewhere close to home. For more information please contact Brendan Williamson and he’ll provide his resume and previous work completed throughout the first year. Please contact brendanwilliamson98@gmail.com or phone 0447 211 456.

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Building Designers

Student Member Seeks Work Experience

Architectural building design student at Swinburne University seeks further experience in Architecture and Building design. Proficient in Revit, AutoCad, Sketchup, Adobe suite, 3d aerial mapping, professional Laser/Lidar envelope scanning. Commercially licensed drone pilot for aerial photography, mapping and survey. Cad/Cam Laser cutting polymer.

Passionate ultra-modernist and appreciative of neo classical design. Self-motivated and reliable, complete examples of modern luxury residential design work and working drawings available on request. Please contact Edward on 0408 888 696 or email worldgrid@hotmail.com.

A r c h i CAD D r a f t s p e r s o n S e e k s F u l l - T i m e W o r k

BDAV Member is looking for a full-time drafting position ideally using ArchiCAD. Following my completion of the Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural), I have gained two years’ experience in drafting, completing production documentation, technical detailing, planning applications and 3D rendering for volume and custom homes. I also have three years’ experience with FirstRate5 conducting energy assessments. I am a fast learner, detail-orientated and strive to meet deadlines and objectives as required. Please contact Luis on 0406 193 601 or c1galindop@hotmail.com.

G r a d u at e S e e k s W o r k

I have succesfully completed an Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) and am now looking for work.

I have had the opportunity to learn software including AutoCad and ArchiCad and am able to produce a set of plans; I am ready to join a successful company and become an asset, not a burden. I am willing to make myself available at a time of your convenience. Please contact Erick Borjas via email at erickborjas33@gmail.com or by phone on 0415 598 444.

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Experienced Architectural Draftsperson S e e k s C o mm e r c i a l E x p e r i e n c e

I have been working as a Draftsperson full-time for the past 4 years at a small firm working almost entirely on residential projects.

I am hoping to put in an application for my own registration as a building practitioner with the VBA in 2019. To do this I am looking to gain some experience documenting Class 2-9 buildings as a part of a folio to present with my application. Maybe you have an overflow, maybe you need someone short-term/long-term, someone to work autonomously. I’m really open to anything as long as I’m gaining the experience I need. I have experience in all aspects from concept design, town planning, working drawings, electrical and joinery detailing. I am highly proficient in AutoCAD with Revit knowledge gained during my advanced diploma of building design. Also very willing to work on my Revit skillset in my own time to get up to speed with your systems.

Please contact me at louis.mckenzie@outlook.com or on 0404 404 907.

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BDAV membership is the ultimate designers ‘must have’.

Membership Benefits include: • Belong to a true non-profit Association • Discounts on industry and business tools/services • Monthly Journal: BDAV News • Weekly eNews • Annual Awarded Magazine • Member updates • Continuing Professional Development: comprehensive program of seminars, workshops, webinars, and regional meetings • Documents for building projects: – project specifications – engagement agreements – indemnity documents – standard form contracts for residential and non-residential projects • Reference material, including a great suite of Practice Notes, Advisory Notes, and much more • Free* advice on matters including copyright, contracts, wages and conditions, legislative and regulatory requirements, etc • Access to Professional Indemnity Insurance through our preferred insurance agent • Accreditation for Thermal Performance Assessors • Lobbying and Representation • Annual Building Design Awards to promote your skills as a designer • Annual 10 Star Sustainable Design Challenge to promote knowledge of energy efficiency principles • Free website listing to generate referrals for your business in Find a Building Designer/Energy Rater

One look inside tells you that being a Member of the Building Designers Association of Victoria entitles you to many member benefits. Advantages such as important information to help you to promote your business, advice* for greater efficiencies, and especially our comprehensive Continuing Professional Development program, will assist you to reap the rewards.

• Free Job Listings for Members seeking staff or Members looking for work

Being a BDAV Member is a sound investment for your business – especially for sole-practitioners, who often work ‘in a vacuum’ and value peer support for advice and guidance.

• Help Desk

Phone: (03) 9416 0227 Fax: (03) 9416 0115 Email: info@bdav.org.au www.bdav.org.au *Advice is of an elementary nature. Anything significantly complex should be referred to an appropriate professional advisor.

BDAV is an approved CPD Provider for the Victorian building industry, as administered by Victoria’s Building Commission.

• Student Scholarships/Grants/ Awards

• Online Member Forum • Access to latest information from the nation’s leading suppliers • Networking • Use of BDAV logo: provides recognition on your website and business stationery and much more!

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Building Designers can offer an incredible range of design skills to your project To get in touch with a BDAV building designer, go to www.bdav.org.au