CERES Ecohouse 2018

House Notes – CERES Ecohouse

This is an ongoing retrofit of a typical inner-Melbourne home and garden addressing a broad suite of considerations for sustainable living. A house in transition from electric and gas to an all-electric home. Features …

Energy: solar passive re-design, thermal mass, solar PV, EV charge, hydronic and ground-sourced geothermal heating and cooling, energy-efficient appliances; lighting as well as interactive displays.

Water: rain gardens, water-efficient appliances, tank to toilet and bathroom, diverters, grey water.

Gardens: mixed edible and native gardens, compost, worm systems.

Building: material choices, reuse, colour pallet, furniture, soft furnishings and fittings, etc.

Many, many more sustainable living and building features are demonstrated across the CERES site. Learn more about CERES on the website and/or app.

CERES Ecohouse Article Sept 2017.

Designed by Baker-Drofenik Architects and built by Guy Walker.

Sustainability Features

Years Open
2016
2017
2018
ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENT FEATURES
    • Energy efficiency:
    • Draught proofing
      Efficient lighting
      Efficient appliances
      Energy monitoring
    • Passive heating cooling:
    • Cross-ventilation
      Shading
      Thermal mass
    • Active heating cooling:
    • Ceiling fans
      Geothermal
      Heat exchange ventilation system
      Heat pump
      Hydronic
    • Water heating:
    • Hot water heat pump
    • Water harvesting and saving features:
    • Above-ground rainwater storage
      Stormwater management
      Low-flow shower heads
      Low-flow taps
      Hot water recirculation
      Drip irrigation

    • Above ground rainwater storage Type:
    • Concrete tank
    • Above ground rainwater storage Size
    • 23,000L
    • Storage connected to
    • Garden
      Toilet
      Laundry
    • Water harvesting and saving
    • Porous paving, rain gardens, mulched native garden in sections
    • Energy Efficient Lighting
    • LED lights throughout
      Natural daylight
      Skylight
    • Window Protection:
    • Automation/controls
      Deciduous tree/vegetation
SUSTAINABLE & RECYCLED MATERIALS
    • Sustainable materials:
    • Cabinetry, furniture, FSC & radial milled timber, cork and rubber flooring
    • Recycled and reused materials:
    • Bricks
      Concrete
      Insulation
      Timber
      Windows
INSULATION SPECIFICATIONS
    • Insulation Type:
    • Ceiling
      Floor
    • Ceiling Type:
    • Recycled polyester
    • Ceiling Rating:
    • R3.5
    • Floor Type:
    • Air cell – Permifloor
    • Floor Rating:
    • R1.9 – R3.3 (spec ratings)
    • Internal / External Walls Type:
    • Polyester
    • Internal / External Walls Rating:
    • R1.5
RENEWABLE ENERGY SPECIFICATIONS
    • All-Electric Home?
    • Yes
    • Renewable energy used:
    • Energy storage/battery
      Geothermal
      Solar PV grid-connected
    • Size of PV system:
    • 4kW
COSTS AND COST SAVINGS
    • Cost estimate of sustainable home/features:
    • $130,000
    • Estimate of annual savings:
    • $000's p.a.
HOUSE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
    • House Size
    • 90m2 approx.
    • Wall Materials
    • Revers- brick veneer
      Timber
    • Window and Door Types
    • Clerestory windows
      Double glazing
      Skylights
    • Number of bedrooms
    • 2
    • Number of bathrooms
    • 1
GARDEN AND WASTE REDUCTION
    • Garden / Outdoors
    • Composting
      Drip irrigation
      Edible garden
      Organic
      Permaculture
      Native plants
      Water-wise plants
HEALTHY HOME FEATURES
    • Healthy home features
    • Asthma- and allergy-free certified carpet
      Heat recovery ventilation (HRV)
      Low VOC paints/sealer/varnish
Location
Brunswick East VIC 3057
    • Housing Type:
    • Standalone House
    • Project Type:
    • Continual Improvement
    • Open with support of
    • MEFL
    • Builder
    • Guy Walker

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