The Panel House

Warrandyte,
VIC
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About this home

Certified Passive House – With a mass timber structure (less embodied energy than steel or concrete) using structurally Insulated panels to reduce waste and build time.

Passive design elements including maximising northern exposure for solar gains in winter, with appropriately sized eaves to block summer sun. Features a green roof, HRV installed for constant fresh air supply and Sustainable Suppliers including Bremworth Carpet, Sussex Tapware and Concrete Nation Basins and Bath.

The house runs off stored water only using a 41000l tank system, uses predominantly solar power with a 20kW solar PV system.

Q & A

What motivated you to build or retrofit sustainably?
Type: Passive House or EnerPHit, Standalone house/townhouse
Project: New build
Designer: Sustainable Building Design
Builder: G-Lux Builders
Size: 270m²
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3

Sustainability Features

Building Materials & Envelope

Draught-proofing/air sealing
High-performance insulation
Double or triple-glazed windows
Sustainable or low-impact materials

Heating, Cooling and Ventilation

Passive heating/cooling (north-facing glazing, cross ventilation, thermal mass, shading, etc.)
Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) system

Energy and Appliances

Rooftop solar PV
Efficient lighting (LED, daylighting, solar skylights)
Other energy-efficient appliances

Water & Waste Systems

Water-efficient fixtures
Rainwater tanks

Landscape & Biodiversity

Wildlife-supporting habitat

Climate Resilience

Bushfire

Accessible & Flexible Design Features

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