Small beachfront home almost off the grid

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

About this home

We have worked hard over the past decades to reduce our consumption. We had solar installed during the build and added a Sungrow battery about 3 years ago. Then we purchased an EV which we charge 90% plus at home on trickle charge. We have not paid an electricity bill for two years with the subsidies and we are saving approximately $5,000 on fuel costs by charging at home.

Q & A

What motivated you to build or retrofit sustainably?
Contribute to ecosystem, society and economy
Having the battery and water heater wired correctly. The initial install was practically useless.
Make sure that your installer knows what they are doing.
Increase solar panels and add Tesla power wall 3.
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Type: Standalone house/townhouse
Project: New build
Architect: Matt Noffka
Builder: Gary Emanuel
Size: 200m²
Energy Rating: 4.2 on EnergyFlex
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3

Sustainability Features

Building Materials & Envelope

Draught-proofing/air sealing
High-performance insulation

Heating, Cooling and Ventilation

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

Energy and Appliances

Rooftop solar PV
Battery storage
Dedicated wall-mounted EV charging
Energy monitoring/smart home systems
Efficient lighting (LED, daylighting, solar skylights)
Solar thermal hot water

Water & Waste Systems

Landscape & Biodiversity

Native garden

Climate Resilience

Flood
Bushfire
Cyclone/storm

Accessible & Flexible Design Features

Design for flexible use
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