WHAT ARE HI TECH ACCOMMODATION SOLUTIONS?
HAS units are a highly versatile modular building systems which improve logistical movement, minimise construction / commissioning times, whilst significantly cutting energy consumption and enhancing the living conditions of occupants.
Each individual HAS unit consists of a custom built solid steel frame (roof and floor) made to the external dimensions of a standard high cubic 40 foot container, complete with ISO corner castings. The units are in no way converted sea containers and are made to this size to maximise their logistical capabilities and complexing attributes toform larger structures. The frames are then insulated in the floor / ceiling and fitted with highly thermal PIR filled sandwich panel walls, double glazed windows and thermal doors (refer energy efficiency data down the page). They are finished internally with quality fixtures and fittings to either the customers.
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFICIENCY
HAS pride themselves on our buildings abilities to reduce the impact on the environment. The internal heating and cooling of homes is the largest energy use in a dwelling. HAS units eliminate the need for additional energy consumption (gas or electricity) to heat or cool the internal temperature of the units 95% of the year round. This means the units will maintain an internal temperature of 18 to 22 degrees with external temperatures of 38 plus to 40 minus with little to no use of the heating or cooling system. Below is a brief table of how the units components rate compared to standard Building Code of Australia benchmarks:
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HAS
R Rating |
BCA
Minimum
(Cold Areas) |
BCA
Minimum
(Hot Areas) |
| Walls |
R 4.15 |
3.3 |
1.9 |
| Roof |
R 5.7 |
4.8 |
2.7 |
| Floor |
R 61.88 |
2 |
0 |
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A standard house brick has an R rating or thermal insulation quality of R 0.38. Our walls are equivalent to approximately 1.5 meters of solid brick. |
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Units maintain a 5 + star energy rating anywhere in Australia. |
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All windows and doors are argon filled and double glazed. They are all fitted standard with internal venetian blinds (no cleaning) and thermally broken frames. |
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As well as standard core efficiencies HAS units can be integrated into a variety of other energy saving systems such as water recycling, waste alternatives and solar power. |
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Units minimize the footprint left behind when they are relocated. |
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OCCUPANT BENEFITS
As per the table, the units maintain a very comfortable internal
temperature. |
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By building a fully insulated structure which maintains a constant internal temperature and combining it with a small but effective ventilation system, HAS have eliminated all internal condensationand moisture (we refer to as sweating). Sweating is paramount in reducing the lifespan of transportable buildings as it causes rot, mould, mustiness and sickness resulting in the buildings being uninhabitable and requiring replacement after 5 years. |
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Our units offer occupants a very light, hygienic and aesthetically appealing experience. A lot of the time our occupants feel their home is better than a conventional house in many ways. |
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Units come complete with furnishings, electrical appliances and accessories (cutlery etc). Everything is new, clean, under warranty and ready to move into. |
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Occupants are not limited to one floor plan or style of unit. They can mix and max from our product range or customize something to their specific needs. The units are easily modified to suit any situation. |
DURABILITY BENEFITS
| All components used to construct HAS units are entirely new. |
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Every component used is carefully selected from the type of paint and painting system on the frames (like they do naval ships) to earthquake / sound proof plumbing and fire retardant walls. |
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The units have a life expectancy of 50 to 80 years being constantly moved. |
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All units can be relocated constantly without any stress or fatigue of the structure. |
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Units are extremely durable inside and can withstand the toughest of tenants. This durable internal finish to the units also means they can be stripped of the furnishings on the inside and sterilized if required before redeployment and maintain a good resale value. |
MOBILITY BENEFITS
Units have the same logistical capacity as a standard high cubic shipping container and can be moved by all conventional forms of transport (air, sea, rail and truck).
CERTIFICATION
(ISO 9001:2000, IQ Net, CISQ/RINA & BCA)
HAS units are all manufactured under stringent quality management systems. As such they are the only accommodation units available in Australia, which meet both Australian and International (including Europe’s most stringent requirements) standards for permanent and portable buildings. |
