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Participants
Funding agencies
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Forest and Wood Products Australia
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The Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPRA) provides a national, integrated research and development focus for the Australian forest and wood products industry.
The FWPA is funded by the industry and the Commonwealth. It is committed to research and development that promotes internationally competitive and environmentally sustainable practices, enhances employment opportunities and contributes to growing Australia’s reputation as an innovative producer of high quality forest and wood products.
The FWPA is providing the base funding for the project's research program.
http://www.fwpa.com.au
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Australian Greenhouse Office
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The Australian Greenhouse Office is the lead Australian Government agency on greenhouse matters. The Australian Government recognises that climate change is a global issue and all nations should take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Australian Government has invested $1.8 billion in responding to climate change, taking cost effective steps to address emissions and support our long-term objectives."
http://www.greenhouse.gov.au/
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Researchers
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Timber Research Unit, School of Architecture, University of Tasmania
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The Timber Research Unit is an industry funded, strategic research facility of the School of Architecture. The Unit's aim is to foster the use of timber as a building material that is efficient, economic, environmentally sustainable, and socially responsible. To achieve this, the Unit works closely with the building design professions and the national timber industry to conduct a wide range of educational, research and consultancy activities. The Unit is active across several research areas, namely Timber in ESD building; Developing hardwood production techniques; Extension for timber production and use; and Education and research training
http://oak.arch.utas.edu.au
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School of Architecture, University of Tasmania
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The School of Architecture has a special interest in three broad areas of research, which are ecologically sustainable development; history and theory of architecture, landscape and urbanism; and timber in design and construction. The School offers an integrated architectural education combining design studio with support studies in history, theory, technology and professional practice.
http://www.arch.utas.edu.au
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Key collaborators
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Wilson Homes
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Wilson Homes are proud to be working in conjunction with the University of Tasmania's Timber Research Unit to undertake a 5 Star Energy project in Tasmania.
Wilson Homes, a Tasmanian based company since 1988, is well established in the Tasmanian residential market by providing "quality homes at an affordable price".
The managing Director, Stuart Wilson, has welcomed the opportunity of working on this project to test the costs and benefits of 5 Star Energy Rating. By providing specific working analysis, on a real life test case situation, informed decisions can be based on true and accurate data.
The development site is based in Kingston, Tasmania, which consists of 6 villa units,three of these will be utilised in the research.
All have identical floor plans and have a northerly aspect which makes them ideally suited for this project.
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Major sponsors
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Austral Bricks
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Originally established in 1907, Austral Bricks has been operating as part of Brickworks Ltd since 1945. Today, Austral Bricks' operations consist of factories throughout Australia making Austral Bricks the leading clay product manufacturer. Austral Bricks and associated companies (Bristile Roofing, Eureka Tiles) manufacture a large range of clay bricks, pavers, terracotta floor tiles and roof tiles.
Austral Bricks conducts extensive research and development to provide high quality and innovative products and leads the industry by working to a sustainable future through manufacturing improvements and the development of energy efficient products.
http://www.australbricks.com.au
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cb&m design solutions p/l
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cb&m design pty ltd has agreed to be the developer for the project. They are working with the University researchers in developing practical solutions for the houses and will manage the construction.
Apart from the key design role, cb&m design solutions p/l are the developers of this project and will make the houses available to the market upon completion. cbm design solutions p/l is an innovative team of people dedicated to providing solutions to our clients' needs through the principles of good design.
cbm operates in the building industry with a selective focus on the design and construction of unique non-traditional new homes, as well as the design and project management of selected building and development projects.
cb&m design solutions p/l will work with local contractors to produce the best results in terms of heightened environmental performance outcomes in the most effective manner. This information will be made available to the industry through cb&m design solution’s relationships with the Housing Industry Association (HIA) and the Master Builders Association (MBA), to help influence sustainable outcomes for the building industry.
http://www.cbmdesign.com.au
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Carter Holt Harvey - Futurebuild
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Hyjoist® is straight, lightweight and dimensionally stable with consistent load bearing capacity. Services can be installed within the floor cavity. 100% renewable plantation pine. Made in Australia. Available ex-stock in lengths 4.2-13.2m
http://www.chhfuturebuild.com/
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Carter Holt Harvey - StructaFlor
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Carter Holt Harvey StructaFlor is the most trusted brand in particleboard flooring.
Continuous monitoring delivers a quality product that won't let you down. The unique production process means StructaFlor is pressed upside down forcing the resin to the surface. Due to the high resin-enriched surface, StructaFlor ensures outstanding weather durability.
http://www.chhwoodlogic.com.au/Home/
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CSR Bradford Insulation
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CSR Bradford Insulation has successfully satisfied insulation needs for over 70 years in the Asia Pacific region through the manufacture and supply of quality insulation products.
Supporting our manufacturing and distribution network is a team of highly trained and experienced staff with world class engineering knowledge, research and development, technical and customer service skills.
http://www.bradfordinsulation.com.au
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Tasmanian Timber Promotion Board
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The Tasmanian Timber Promotion Board aims to promote the use of wood, in Tasmania and elsewhere. It is charged particularly with promoting timber produced in Tasmania.
The Board conducts research into the use of wood and its derivatives, sawn timber and timber products, markets timber and timber products, and
disseminates information on using timber and timber products.
http://www.tastimber.tas.gov.au
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Other sponsors
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Smorgon Steel
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Smorgon Steel Group Limited is Australia's largest vertically integrated producer of steel and the leading supplier of steel products in its key markets.
http://www.smorgonsteel.com.au/
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No Bills project sponsors
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Aurora Energy
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Aurora Energy is a Tasmanian Government owned electricity distribution and retail company. Aurora is also one of two companies licensed to retail gas in Tasmania and is the only dual-fuel retailer in the State. Aurora has operated in mainland Tasmania since 1 July 1998 and provides a contract service to the Bass Strait islands on behalf of the Hydro-Electric Corporation, trading as Hydro Tasmania.
http://www.auroraenergy.com.au/
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Honeywell Building Solutions Tasmania
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Honeywell is a global company with leading positions in many of the world’s most important and dynamic markets. It has a diverse range of business interests and employs over 1300 people in more than 50 locations across the Pacific. Honeywell provides range of quality products, integrated system solutions and services to customers around the world.
http://www.honeywell.com.au/
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Housing Tasmania
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Housing Tasmania delivers a range of products and services around the State to meet the housing needs of eligible low income Tasmanians. These products include public rental assistance, private rental assistance, community sector housing, and home ownership assistance. Housing Tasmania has a housing portfolio of approximately 12,500 units of stock in its public rental, Aboriginal and community housing programs. Housing Tasmania is seeking to diversify the range of affordable housing options, and to improve affordability by reducing living costs through projects such as the No Bills and Best 5 Star Houses Project.
http://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/agency/housing/index.php
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Derwent Estuary Program
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The Derwent Estuary Program (DEP) is a regional partnership between local governments, the Tasmanian state government, commercial and industrial enterprises, and community-based groups to restore and promote our estuary. The DEP was established in 1999 and has been nationally recognised for excellence in coordinating initiatives to reduce water pollution, conserve habitats and species, monitor river health and promote greater use and enjoyment of the foreshore. Its major sponsors include: Brighton, Clarence, Derwent Valley, Glenorchy, Hobart and Kingborough councils, the Tasmanian state government, Hobart Water, Hobart Ports Corporation, Norske Skog Boyer and Zinifex Hobart Smelter.
http://www.derwentriver.tas.gov.au/
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Clarence City Council
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Clarence is located on the Eastern Shore of the Derwent River and has a population of 50,257 with 19,850 dwellings. Clarence has an ideal mix of lifestyle choices, infrastructure and business elements, which support council's vision for the City "That Clarence be the best place to live, enjoy recreation and to develop or expand business". Clarence City Council agreed to waive the normal council fees for this innovative
housing project.
http://www.ccc.tas.gov.au
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