I previously lived in a four-bedroom Federation house nearby, which was very energy inefficient. With retirement approaching, I decided to build a sustainable home.
I chose Uta Green from Green Design in Hobart as my architect. My brief included:
Position: North-facing, linked to my existing garden.
Size: Two bedrooms, one bathroom.
Materials: Low maintenance, energy-efficient.
Heating: Trombe wall, excellent insulation, thermal mass.
Accessibility: Wide doorways, no steps, grab handles.
Light & Ventilation: Natural light, MVHR system.
The process took three years, and I moved in October 2023. Now 70 and living alone, I find the all-electric, passive solar home with solar PV grid connect both comfortable and low-maintenance, perfectly suited to my needs.
