Mount Best house

Gunyah,
Mount Best,
VIC
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About this home

See https://mtbest.net , off-grid self-sufficient house

Q & A

What motivated you to build or retrofit sustainably?
Sustainability is the ONLY sensible choice
Off grid self sufficient existence requires corresponding lifestyle.
Do not try to make all design decisions at the start. Make sure that initial design decisions allow maximum freedom of choice for future improvements. Some technologies improve every year....
I am satisfied
Type: Standalone house/townhouse
Project: Gradual upgrades over time
Designer: RAL
Size: 190m²
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1

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.)
Heat pump (reverse-cycle) heating/cooling

Energy and Appliances

Rooftop solar PV
Battery storage
Energy monitoring/smart home systems
Efficient lighting (LED, daylighting, solar skylights)
Heat pump hot water
Solar thermal hot water
Electric cooktop - induction/ceramic
Other energy-efficient appliances

Water & Waste Systems

Water-efficient fixtures
Rainwater tanks
Greywater system

Landscape & Biodiversity

Native garden
Edible garden
Wildlife-supporting habitat

Climate Resilience

Flood
Bushfire
Cyclone/storm
Heatwave

Accessible & Flexible Design Features

Design for flexible use
Design for multigenerational living or dual occupancy
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