HOUSE SIZE

147m2 Ground floor & First floor

BAL RATING ROOF

BAL 12.5

WALL MATERIALS

Combination of Hebel Power Panel Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC), Weathertex Cladding

WINDOW AND DOOR TYPES

LightBridge™ Double glazing in Thermally broken aluminium frames to optimise energy performance

NUMBER OF BEDROOMS

3

NUMBER OF BATHROOMS

2

SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS

Sustainable Weathertex Cladding
Recycled crushed concrete
Energy Efficient & Eco-Friendly Hebel Power panel

INSULATION TYPE & LOCATION:

R1.3 Bradford Anticon Roof Insulation
R6.0 Batts to the first-floor ceilings
R2.7 Sound break Acoustic Batts 26kg/m³ to all the externals walls R2.5 High Density Pink Batts 20kg/m³ to the internal walls of wet areas R4.1 Batts to all the intermediate floors

ALL-ELECTRIC HOME?

Yes

ENERGY STAR RATING:

7.6 stars

RENEWABLE ENERGY USED:

Solar PV grid connect

SIZE OF PV SYSTEM:

6.3kW

SIZE OF BATTERY:

6.0kWh

ENERGY EFFICIENCY:

Energy efficient hot water service & appliances

PASSIVE HEATING COOLING:

Designed to suit the Torquay climate prevailing summer and winter winds. Parts of the living areas facing north to achieve maximum winter sun penetration. Glazing is located to provide light, ventilation and views. Good size windows/sliding doors for summer heat release.

ACTIVE HEATING COOLING:

Split system only

WATER HEATING:

Rinnai Solar Electric hot water system, connected to off-peak tariff only 2 x dedicated solar panels

ABOVE GROUND RAINWATER STORAGE:

3300Ltr underground water tank connected to the WCs and garden taps

WATER HARVESTING AND SAVING:

Rainwater collected from the roof and captured in an underground water tank

ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING:

LED Downlights throughout

WINDOW PROTECTION:

Externally: Window shroud that provide shading to the north facing window Internally: Blinds in bedrooms and living areas

HEALTHY HOME FEATURES:

Non-toxic materials with low levels of volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) Low VOC water-based paints.
Laminate joinery and Reconstituted stone benchtops.
Wool carpet and high-quality slip resistant engineered timber flooring.
Plenty of natural lighting throughout.
Good level of natural ventilation that increases the indoor air quality.

COST ESTIMATE OF SUSTAINABLE HOME/FEATURES:

Not know yet

COST SAVINGS PA:

Not know yet

GARDEN / OUTDOORS:

Low maintenance garden and outdoor spaces with native plants

WASTE REDUCTION PRACTICES:

Multi-bin system Building waste separated, reused and recycled where possible