St Andrews Beach Residence

Project Summary

Location: St Andrews Beach, VIC

Client: PenBuild – long-term construction partner

Type: Residential (Custom Home)

Services: Design, supply, installation and commissioning of a fully integrated HVAC system.

Timeline: Project Completion: November 2025

Client Brief

Penbuild’s brief extended far beyond simply installing an air conditioning system. They engaged PHACS as a design partner to:

  • Ensure full-home comfort despite large volumes, high ceilings and significant west and north-facing glazing.

  • Deliver an energy-efficient, future-proof system sized for the home’s heat load and architectural complexities.

  • Integrate HVAC seamlessly within structural constraints, vaulted sections and limited retrofit opportunities.

  • Provide a whole-of-build solution that included design coordination, supply, installation, commissioning and documentation.

  • Support the home’s premium market position through quality, performance and presentation.

Precision in the design and installation phase of this project was critical. In high-end custom builds like this, what you don’t see matters just as much as what you do

Complimentary Advisory Session

After installing gas ducted heating and evaporative cooling for this Wandin family in 2016, CoreTemp returned years later to support them through the rebuild of their home following a devastating fire. The new residence now features two Daikin ducted systems, Holyoake linear grilles and MyAir integrated zoning, delivering reliable comfort within a beautifully finished modern home.

With expansive glazing and a mixture of bold finishes softened by timber and natural light, the home required a considered HVAC solution that balanced performance, aesthetics and long-term serviceability.


Services Provided

CoreTemp supplied and installed two Daikin ducted heating and cooling systems, providing effective temperature control throughout the new home.

Holyoake linear grilles were installed throughout, creating a clean and streamlined finish that integrates with the home’s contemporary interiors.

A MyAir integrated zoning system gives the family greater control over the temperature and airflow in different areas of the home, allowing them to manage their comfort according to how each space is being used.

Outcome

The completed heating and cooling solution provides reliable, zoned comfort throughout the family’s beautiful new home. The Daikin ducted systems, Holyoake linear grilles and MyAir controls work together to deliver strong performance without compromising the home’s modern finishes.

For CoreTemp, returning to Wandin was about more than installing a new system. It was an opportunity to support a long-standing client as they rebuilt after an incredibly difficult chapter.

From the ashes, something beautiful has grown.

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