Wangaratta New Sustainable Build 2016

House Notes – Wangaratta New Sustainable Build

Built new in 2015, this two storey home located on the outskirts of Wangaratta has considered the practicalities and efficiencies of living sustainably. The house is orientated for maximum winter gain, with windows and eves being calculated doe the applicable size to suit seasonal months of the year. Entrance air locks, heat exchanges and ceiling fans help keep the internal temperature favourable.  The structure of the house is a highly durable finish, light exterior to minimise solar absorption and minimal painting required inside.  Double glaze windows and insulation is included throughout. LED lighting has been installed throughout. Water efficient appliances for toilets, showers, dishwasher and front loading washing machines have all been used.

The block is home to fruit trees and wicking vegetable beds plus chooks and pets. All household water is recycled, treated and used on the garden.  A 45,000L water tank ensures an estimate of 1 year supply of water during drought times.  The main garden is planted red gums north of the house and are set back avoid winter shade and western planting to shade the house from the summer sun.

Sustainability Features

Years Open
2016
ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENT FEATURES
    • Energy efficiency:
    • Efficient lighting
      Draught proofing
      Efficient appliances
    • Passive heating cooling:
    • Shading
    • Active heating cooling:
    • Heat exchange ventilation system
      Ceiling fans
    • Water heating:
    • Solar hot water (evacuated tube)
    • Water harvesting and saving features:
    • Above ground storage
    • Above ground rainwater storage Type:
    • water tank
    • Above ground rainwater storage Size
    • 45,000L
INSULATION SPECIFICATIONS
    • Insulation Type:
    • Ceiling
      Internal and external walls
      Floor
    • Ceiling Type:
    • blanket insulation
    • Ceiling Rating:
    • R3
    • Floor Type:
    • slab ground floor+thermal mass:waffle pod insulation and perimeter insulation
    • Internal / External Walls Type:
    • Refrigeration panels + sizulation
    • Internal / External Walls Rating:
    • R4
RENEWABLE ENERGY SPECIFICATIONS
    • Energy star rating:
    • 8.2 stars
HOUSE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
    • House Size
    • 25 square metres
    • Window and Door Types
    • Double glazing
    • Universal Design Features
    • Multi-generational
    • Number of bedrooms
    • 3
    • Number of bathrooms
    • 2
GARDEN AND WASTE REDUCTION
    • Garden / Outdoors
    • Water Wicking Garden beds
    • Garden / Outdoors
    • Water wise plants
      Edible garden
      Permaculture
      Composting
      Native plants
      Chickens

Location
Wangaratta VIC 3677
    • Housing Type:
    • Standalone House
    • Project Type:
    • New Build
    • Builder
    • Ovens and King Builders

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