Kia Ora Overland Track Hut

Leeawuleena,
Lake St Clair National Park,
TAS
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About this home

Bushwalkers’ overnight hut
Overland Track, Cradle Mountain – Lake St Clair National Park, Wilderness World Heritage Area
Super insulated Roof R8, Walls R5.4, Floors R5.4

Triple glazed windows, suitable for climate zone 8
Low embodied energy materials
BAL 29/40
Prefabricated structural panels for floor, walls and roof
Panels placed by helicopter into final position
Completed 2022

Healthy home features
Airtight house design
Cabinet design to minimise dust collection
Carpet free - tiles/concrete/timber flooring throughout
Chemical free cleaning products used
Cross flow ventilation
Formaldehyde free cabinets
Natural light and ventilation
VOC free paints/sealer/varnish

Q & A

What motivated you to build or retrofit sustainably?
Type: Standalone house/townhouse
Project: New build
Designer: Green Design Architects
Builder: AJR
Size: 120m²
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1

Sustainability Features

Building Materials & Envelope

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

Heating, Cooling and Ventilation

Passive heating/cooling (north-facing glazing, cross ventilation, thermal mass, shading, etc.)

Energy and Appliances

Rooftop solar PV
Battery storage
Efficient lighting (LED, daylighting, solar skylights)

Water & Waste Systems

Rainwater tanks
Greywater system

Landscape & Biodiversity

Native garden

Climate Resilience

Bushfire

Accessible & Flexible Design Features

Universal design for accessibility
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