Reducing your environmental footprint
Oak on High has been designed with people and the environment as a priority.
The building, its outdoor spaces and interiors have been meticulously planned with environmental integrity at their heart.
EXCEEDING ALL SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS
Good design can reduce the amount of energy needed to keep a home comfortable. The Australian Government is encouraging developers to become more mindful of this through its Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS), which rates the energy efficiency of a home out of ten.
Oak on High is well and truly ahead of the game in this area. By surpassing development norms, some of its residences have achieved an 8.7 Star NatHERS rating, translating to reduced carbon footprints for residents and significant cost savings on their energy bills through smarter design choices.
bess
The Victorian Government has identified Oak on High’s dedication to sustainability as ‘Best Practice’ using its Built Environment Sustainability Scorecard (BESS). Created to assist builders and developers to demonstrate that they meet sustainability information requirements, the BESS tool assesses energy and water efficiency, thermal comfort, and overall environmental sustainability performance. Oak on High surpassed the minimum planning requirements in all these areas, highlighting its commitment to first rate development.
ENERGY EFFICIENT
APPLIANCES
Energy efficient appliances and lighting for lower bills.
SUSTAINABLE
DESIGN
Ecological sustainable design initiatives.
water
harvesting
13kl rainwater tanks will be fed by roof catchments to provide water for flushing.
ELECTRIC CAR
CHARGING STATION
Communal car charging station located in the secure parking basement.
LOW
TOXICITY
Breathe easy with Oak on High’s low volatile organic compound finishes and materials.
SOLAR
ORIENTATION
Architects have carefully positioned homes to maximise flow of natural light throughout.
RESPONSIBLE
CONSTRUCTION
Commitment to a minimum of 80% of construction waste to be recycled or reused.
DURABLE
MATERIALS
Long lasting and responsibly sourced products to reduce environmental pollution and save in long term replacement costs.
COMPOSTING
SYSTEM
A worm farm integrated into the communal roof space will act as a green way to dispose of food and garden waste.
ENERGY EFFICIENT
LIGHTING
Considered placement
of LED and compact fluorescent lighting throughout, as well as energy efficient car park controlled by motion sensors.
PHOTO VOLTAIC
SYSTEM
20kw solar voltaic system installed on the roof to offset a portion of energy use from apartments and retail tenancies.
THERMALLY
EFFICIENT
Designed to prevent air leakage with double glazed windows and glass sliding doors that offer acoustic and temperature control.
WATER EFFICIENT
lANDSCAPING
Drought tolerant plant species that are best suited to the local climate and require little to no sub surface irrigation. Planter boxes available for communal use will feature edible herbs and citrus trees.
NATURAL
VENTILATION
Thoughtful sizing and placement of opening windows and doors creates a naturally ventilated corridor that reduces energy consumption and running costs of mechanical ducted systems. All doors will feature door catches and fly screens to encourage natural ventilation.
WASTE
MANAGEMENT
Dedicated waste and recycling chutes to provide utmost convenience and encourage 100% recycling of food and garden waste, as well as everyday recyclable items.
