Sustainable House Day – Mullumbimby’s Flood Resilient Open Homes
We secured the support of the Northern Rivers Reconstruction Corporation to support and provide guidance to homeowners, communities and industry about Resilient Retrofitting as part of their Resilient Homes Program - including delivering the Sustainable House Day program.
From our first phone call looking for help in March 2022, we received guidance from James Davidson and his team at JDA Co. in Brisbane who are "the preferred architecture and design practice for governments, councils and private enterprises adapting urban environments to withstand floods, cyclones, bushfires, storm surges and extreme heat."
CLICK HERE TO VIEW AND DOWNLOAD THE NSW FLOOD RESILIENT DESIGN FRAMEWORK
Gemma's Retrofitted House & Granny Flat
The purpose of this event is for people to increase their understanding of flood resilient retrofitting techniques and materials – particularly for brick veneer slab on ground houses.
The house flooded to approximately 900mm.
Gemma will be joined via the magic of Facetime by her son, Leif, who undertook much of the building works and made bold technique decisions after consulting directly with JDA Co in Brisbane. Leif is studying architecture in Melbourne and has a particular interest in the inherent properties of different building materials.
Irene's Retrofitted House
The purpose of this event is for people to increase their understanding of flood resilient retrofitting techniques and materials – particularly for solid timber homes.
This house flooded to approximately 700mm.
Irene will tell you about how the flood impacted the house and what the rebuild involved. She will be joined by some of the tradies who helped her. They will share with you tips and tricks that they recommend and share what they may have done differently with the benefit of hindsight.
Ritamba's Raised House
The purpose of this event is for people to increase their understanding of the process to raise homes to lift them above flood levels.
This house flooded to approximately 400mm and has been raised since from 300mm off the ground to 650mm
Ritamba will tell you about how the flood impacted the house and what the rebuild and raise involved. She will be joined by her friend and builder, Graham and together they will share with you tips and tricks that they recommend.
Garry & Denise's House mid Retrofitting
The purpose of this event is for people to increase their understanding of flood resilient retrofitting techniques and materials – particularly for solid timber homes. It’s also a great study of the type of mindset best suited to the overwhelming task of rebuilding a home. These two are inspiring!
This house flooded to approximately 150mm but that resulted in the kitchen and bathroom and laundry to be removed and the rebuild is currently mid way through.
Garry & Denise will tell you about how the flood impacted the house and show you what they’ve done so far and what’s still left to do.
Sasha's Retrofitted House
The purpose of this event is for people to increase their understanding of flood resilient retrofitting techniques and materials.
This house flooded to approximately 150mm but this was enough to result in a complete strip out to half height – including the entire bathroom and kitchen.
Sasha will be joined by her kitchen designer, Laurent from Legacy of the Antipodes. Sasha will tell you about how the flood impacted the house and what the rebuild involved. Laurent will explain the unique kitchen design and flood proof cabinetry materials. They will share with you tips and tricks that they recommend and what they may have done differently with the benefit of hindsight.
Melinda's Raised & Retrofitted House
The purpose of this event is for people to increase their understanding of the process to raise homes to lift them above expected flood levels.
This house flooded to approximately 400mm and has been raised since from 300mm off the ground to 1.2m
Melinda will tell you about how the flood impacted the house and what the rebuild and raise involved. Melinda will be joined by town planner, Luke Houghton who worked with Mel to move through DA process. They will share with you tips and tricks that they recommend and share what they may have done differently with the benefit of hindsight.
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