The Small House Project 2016

House Notes – The Small House Project

Walking distance to the main street of Margaret River and a stone’s throw from the farmer’s markets, schools and beautiful organic garden the Small House Project is home to a family of 4 – 6 (depending on who’s around at the time).

Designed to adapt to the changing needs of the family the Small House Project can comfortably accommodate 1 without feeling too large and 6 without feeling too small. Harnessing the benefits of thermal mass, solar passive design, renewable energy, rainwater collection and the use of recycled materials the Small House Project is also a house that supports its inhabitants.

Garden spaces surrounding this small abode (set on 326 sqm) allows differing areas for food production, composting and native gardens, which the birds and the children love! The outdoor area also has space for the chickens and through the design supports active play.

If you are a lover of small solar passive adaptable design with a focus on reuse, individuality and low cost then the Small House Project is for you!!

Sustainability Features

Years Open
2016
ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENT FEATURES
    • Energy efficiency:
    • Efficient lighting
      Efficient appliances
    • Passive heating cooling:
    • Shading
      Cross ventilation
    • Active heating cooling:
    • Ceiling fans
    • Water heating:
    • Hot water heat pump
    • Water harvesting and saving features:
    • Above ground storage
      Greywater system
      Stormwater management
SUSTAINABLE & RECYCLED MATERIALS
    • Recycled and reused materials:
    • Tiles, furniture
    • Recycled and reused materials:
    • Timber
      Doors
      Kitchen/bath cabinets

INSULATION SPECIFICATIONS
    • Insulation Type:
    • Ceiling
      Internal and external walls
RENEWABLE ENERGY SPECIFICATIONS
    • Renewable energy used:
    • Solar PV grid connect
COSTS AND COST SAVINGS
    • Cost estimate of sustainable home/features:
    • $160,000.00 - total cost of house including sustainable features
    • Estimate of annual savings:
    • $1,200 per year
HOUSE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
    • House Size
    • 94 sqm
    • Universal Design Features
    • Adaptive design
    • Number of bedrooms
    • 3
    • Number of bathrooms
    • 1
GARDEN AND WASTE REDUCTION
    • Garden / Outdoors
    • Water wise plants
      Edible garden
      Composting
      Native plants
      Chickens
Location
Margaret River WA 6285
    • Housing Type:
    • High Density Housing
    • Project Type:
    • New Build
      Continual Improvement
    • Builder
    • Blackpoint Construction

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