Sekisui House has officially unveiled their SHAWOOD homes, which will provide advanced eco-friendly design elements to the Australian market.
The SHAWOOD homes at The Coolum Residences on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast have been developed in collaboration with Queensland Architects to suit the location using a combination of imported technology and local materials.
Sekisui House says construction material for SHAWOOD Homes is pre-engineered off-site, including the timber frames and metal joints, to ensure precision on each home and to minimize on-site waste. Each home uses photovoltaic roof tiles, highly insulated windows, wall ventilation and energy monitoring systems. Low maintenance materials are used including the external cladding, which is self-cleaning.
The homes also hope to reduce energy consumption by maximizing orientation and cross ventilation to provide natural lighting and breezes.
Sekisui House Australia President and Managing Director, Mr. Toru Abe said the first three display homes in The SHAWOOD Collection represent significant investment in design and technology.
“These unique homes clearly show what can be achieved when there is a real commitment to living in harmony with our surroundings. I am proud to bring SHAWOOD to Australia because these homes are a glimpse into the future and an example of what quality and precision can create,” he said.
