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MAGNETIC ISLAND (TOWNSVILLE)

Projects> Magnetic Island (Townsville)

Location

'Sandals' estate, Horseshoe Bay, Magnetic Island (off Townsville)

Project summary

Sustainable Home Magnetic Island will be being built in a new estate that has been designed to consider sustainability principles.

Local council
Townsville City Council (http://www.townsville.qld.gov.au)

Climate zone
Tropical – Climate Zone 1

Key facts

Project coordinator
Australian Property Development Corporation

Architect/Designer
Architectural Practice Academy (http://www.apa.qld.gov.au)

Builder
TBA

Construction
Estimated commencement: early 2008
Estimated completion: TBC

Sustainable design features

Sustainable Home Magnetic Island will emphasise sustainable design features of energy efficiency, low water usage, accessibility and livability.

Construction type
Lightweight construction, slab on ground.

More information

More information about Sustainable Home Magnetic Island will be posted as it is finalised.

Last updated December 2007

Plans for sustainable home Magnetic Island
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Department of Public Works
Illuminating Engineering Society
Australian Green Development Forum
Bendigo Bank
Housing Industry Association
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Urban Development Institute of Australia        Royal Australian Institute of Architects
Planning Institute of Australia
Queensland Master Builders Association
Queensland Government