Powerhouse

Lennox Head,
NSW
This home will be open for in-person tours on the 17th May 2026

About this home

The design of the house was to have complete energy independence, cooking, lighting, hot water and the ability to charger an electric car.
The property has connection to the Grid as a back up for long periods of overcast weather and also for maximising cost saving and make ling the most of VPP’s.

Q & A

What motivated you to build or retrofit sustainably?
Climate concerns, power bills, energy independence
Solar made the biggest reducing in power bills and also swapping out our light fittings for new LED units! Replacing the gas with electric cooking was also great
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Type: Standalone house/townhouse
Project: Gradual upgrades over time
Size: 400m²
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2

Sustainability Features

Building Materials & Envelope

Heating, Cooling and Ventilation

Ceiling fans

Energy and Appliances

Rooftop solar PV
Battery storage
Dedicated wall-mounted EV charging
Energy monitoring/smart home systems
Efficient lighting (LED, daylighting, solar skylights)
Electric cooktop - induction/ceramic

Water & Waste Systems

Landscape & Biodiversity

Climate Resilience

Accessible & Flexible Design Features

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