EnvironArc Design

M&M Residence

erikb — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 01:57:19 +0000

This new home was designed to have a timeless federation looking style, be spacious, bright and modern inside and be disability friendly. It has 4 large bedrooms and 2 large bathrooms and a huge living area, pantry and laundry.
The garden is a low water garden, fruit trees and vegetables which together with the reconstituted sandstone exterior gives this house a homely and pleasant character.

Designed by Mike Galea and Daniel Petros this 290sqm house gives EnvironArc a benchmark to compare their future projects against.

UPDATE – Whyalla Public Library Opened

admin — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:31:18 +0000

The newly built Whyalla Public Library was officially opened on Friday when special minister of the state and former Whyalla resident Gary Gray teamed up with Whyalla Mayor Jim Pollock and student Jacqueline Barsby to reveal the plaque.
Mr Gray, who used Whyalla’s library services during his school years, said he was pleased with the development of Whyalla’s “fantastic” new library facility.

From the Whyalla News

11 November, 2011 – Even more construction photos from Whyalla Public Library

The reception and checkout counters are being put in and the construction is starting to reach its final stages. From the new photos you can see and imagine what the internal spaces will be like when this new addition to the public services in Whyalla is finally finished.

20th July, 2011 – New photos from the construction of Whyalla Public Library.

Construction is advancing and we can see the building take shape. The sunshades on the facade have already been assembled and attached and it becomes clear from the internal photos that this will be a pleasant space.

11th April, 2011 – Geoff Jarvis, the EnvironArc Project Manager for the new Whyalla Public Library, advises that this exciting new high profile project is nearing “lock-up”. Geoff praised Barry Porter, the site manager for WCK Constructions, for his outstanding efforts.

Feasibility study for Alexandrina Council

erikb — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:25:22 +0000

EnvironArc are pleased to announce their appointment to conduct an investigation into and a preparation of the construction of a Solar Array system for the Alexandrina Council.

More information to follow…

UPDATE – St.Martins Aged Care Facility

erikb — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 10:51:53 +0000

EnvironArc is currently doing a number of small projects for St.Martins Aged Care Facility.

All though individually small they will help St.Martins to provide an enhanced level of care and service for both visitors and residents.

EnvironArc is proud to assist in this task.

UPDATE Mitchell House

erikb — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 18:28:15 +0000

*UPDATE*

This three level house had a number of challenges with it. An easement running through the block had to be negotiated. This in conjuction with a challenging budget made for some heavy thinking ,hard work and very close liaison with the client.

In the end this house was completed in October 2011 and ober the three levels that it spans takes great pride and position on its site. The use of traditionally Australian materials makes this house sit in the landscape as if it was meant to be there, which (of course) it is.

Our residential designer has pulled off a stunning piece of architecture and we wish our clients all the best in their new home.

/ EnvironArc

EnvironArc’s residential designer Daniel Petros is behind this house at Seaview Downs that are now starting to materialise.

Seeing the framework a few weeks ago we can now see how the building takes shape and with a good selection of materials it looks to be a very beautiful house when completed. Stay tuned for more images.

UPDATE EnvironArc and City of Campbelltown

erikb — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 11:06:15 +0000

As of the 30th of June 20011 EnvironArc has completed the Access Audits for five properties for the City of Campbelltown. Over the past three weeks the buildings have been measured, assessed and reports have been written and delivered to the Council.

EnvironArc are proud to assist the City of Campbelltown to improve their properties in terms of accessibility.

EnvironArc has been selected to conduct Access Audits on five buildings belonging to the City of Campbelltown.

With a tight schedule of 24 days it is a reaffirmation of our position in the Accessibility sector and our ongoing committment to ensure that premises around Adelaide are, or will be accessible.

EnvironArc conducting Access Audits for City of Onkaparinga

erikb — Thu, 26 May 2011 01:35:26 +0000

EnvironArc has commenced Access Audits of a number of buildings for the City of Onkaparinga.

In total there are 21 buildings that will be assessed throughout the Council’s region.

EnvironArc is proud to further strengthen its relationship with the City of Onkaparinga as well as strengthening its position in the accessibility industry.

Kadina Town Hall Lift Completed

erikb — Wed, 18 May 2011 06:43:07 +0000

Access to Premises – Standards

erikb — Wed, 04 May 2011 03:33:56 +0000

May 1st, the new Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards 2010 come into effect.

This means a significant change and upgrade in the way architects, surveyors and certifiers need to deal with, and respond to, the challenges and opportunities of accessibility issues.
In conjuction with the new standards the NCC has been issued (formerly the BCA) unifying the requirements within the construction code to those of the Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards 2010 so that by following the NCC (BCA) all accessibility requirements will be met.

The Australian Standards AS1428.1-5 are still effective and should be referred to .

All in all there is much work to be done but this new legislation will surely make life easier, and more accessible, for all of us.

UPDATE – Airport Terminal, Coober Pedy

admin — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:49:00 +0000

UPDATE:

The recently opened new airport terminal at Coober Pedy designed and Project Managed by Geoff Jarvis at EnvironArc receives Ministerial and Tourism SA Praise.

Some of the photos in the slideshow are taken from the airport CCTV camera monitoring construction. A number of photos taken on the 23 February 2010 show the terminal floor area following pouring of the slab which is covered in water to assist curing (see slideshow below).