Kindlehill Highschool Wentworth Falls, NSW, Australia
Design: Sunlab Architecture with six b design, Simon Hearn and Jamie Brennan Engineer: Ian Hayes Wall system: Timber post-and-beam structure with straw bale infill Completion: 2010 Floor area: approx. 450 m²
1 Clean fill with plantings and landscaping, shown hatched.
New external pathways.Indicative 50' location only. Refer to Landscape Plan
Formblock retaining walls with integrated planter boxes
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The form of this Rudolf Steiner school in the Blue Mountains was derived from the nautilus shell and the building has the shape of an unfolding spiral. Sustainability was a priority and components such as doors and windows were reused from other sites; pine trees that had been cleared from the school grounds were used for the main timber frame structure, which was filled with straw bales. The earth for render and cob for the walls was drawn from an excavation site at the nearby grammar school. A conscious decision was made to use non-toxic and sustainable products only. Traditional timber framing of mortise and tenon joints was used along with straw bales and cob for the walls. This provided increased insulation against the cold as well as effective acoustics. Many volunteers visiting from other countries, found through a help exchange network, brought their hands-on enthusiasm to the building project, as did volunteers from the school and local community.
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Colorbond Custom Orb roof cladding throughout, unless noted. 5 degree minimum pitch.
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New external steps and landscaping by others
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Rainwater tank located under verandah
Water tank located under deck. Connect to downpipes as specified. Overflows to on-site provisions, to Sydney Catchment Authority requirements
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Gutterless roofing to lower floor roofs. Note; Vary pitch as directed on site to acheive hyperbolic roof forms 6425