We have previously designed and built 2 passive solar homes, but when we retired/downsized to Kingston Beach our chosen abode was the opposite to being energy efficient. It didn’t even face the right direction!
But it was in the right location! However, we gutted the interior and swapped a bedroom with a living room (with double glazed French doors), installed ceiling insulation, solar panels and a heat pump, with timeclocks for hot water and clothes washing. We also own 2 electric cars.
Our power bill for the past 12 months is in credit. So, we are running 2 cars and a comfortable home for FREE! Our home had to be suitable for us as we age-in-place.
We feel that our home demonstrates what can be achieved in an ordinary suburban Unit with thought and planning.
