La Casa Blanca

Windsor,
VIC
This home will be open for in-person tours on the 17th May 2026

About this home

After having a third child we need to extend our two bedroom house.

We took the opportunity to improve its sustainability credentials by improving insulation, going all electric, installing solar and making the most of the north facing aspect.

Q & A

What motivated you to build or retrofit sustainably?
As a structural engineer I believe in adaptive reuse
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Type: Standalone house/townhouse
Project: Renovation or extension
Builder: Inca Building Group
Size: 190m²
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3

Sustainability Features

Building Materials & Envelope

Draught-proofing/air sealing
Double or triple-glazed windows

Heating, Cooling and Ventilation

Passive heating/cooling (north-facing glazing, cross ventilation, thermal mass, shading, etc.)
Ceiling fans
Heat pump (reverse-cycle) heating/cooling
Heat pump-powered hydronic heating

Energy and Appliances

Rooftop solar PV
Energy monitoring/smart home systems
Efficient lighting (LED, daylighting, solar skylights)
Heat pump hot water
Electric cooktop - induction/ceramic

Water & Waste Systems

Water-efficient fixtures
Rainwater tanks
Other

Landscape & Biodiversity

Climate Resilience

Accessible & Flexible Design Features

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