Affordable 8 Star Efficiency – Tech Tilt House
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House Notes – Affordable 8 Star Efficiency – Tech Tilt House
This house demonstrates 8 Star efficiency, without the hefty price tag. Discover the innovative Tech Tilt concrete walling system and ENERGIE Australia’s Thermodynamic Solar Hot Water System + Solar PV and Energy Monitoring in this family home, which also showcases passive design, double glazing and cross-ventilation.
Our aim was to build a sustainable home that delivers outstanding looks and performance, where utility bills are virtually eliminated. We achieved it in this three-bedroom, two-bathroom home by starting with the patented Tech Tilt concrete walling system, which delivers the energy efficiency of commercial tilt-up concrete build at a price comparable to brick veneer. The insulation is integrated within the wall and, because the wall is load-bearing, the traditional steel or timber frame is now a thing of the past; construction is faster and the risk of delays reduced.
Together with other products that use latest technology and new thinking, the Tech Tilt House will provide year-round comfort levels well above the norm.
If you’d like to learn more about practical low-carbon living at a reasonable price, make a note in your diary. Experts will be on hand to answer your questions about design, materials and products used in the design and build.
Designed by George Majda & Associates.
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Sustainability Features
- Energy efficiency:
- Efficient lighting
Efficient appliances
Energy monitoring
Smart home features
- Passive heating cooling:
- Cross-ventilation
Thermal mass
- Active heating cooling:
- Daikin controlled inverter reverse cycle air conditioner
- Water heating:
- Thermodynamic solar hot water
- Water harvesting and saving features:
- Above-ground rainwater storage
Stormwater management
Low-flow shower heads
Low-flow taps
Drip irrigation
- Above ground rainwater storage Type:
- Poly tank
- Above ground rainwater storage Size
- 2000L
- Energy Efficient Lighting
- LED lights throughout
Natural daylight
- Window Protection:
- Blinds
Deciduous tree/vegetation
- Sustainable materials:
- Soil, sand, mulch, rocks and plants
- Insulation Type:
- Under-roof
Ceiling
Internal walls
External walls
- Ceiling Type:
- Bulk – glass wool
- Ceiling Rating:
- R5.0
- Under Roof Insulation Type:
- Reflective foil
- Under Roof Insulation Rating:
- R5.0
- Internal Walls Insulation Type:
- Bulk – glass wool
- Internal Walls Insulation Rating:
- R2.3
- External Walls Rating:
- R2.5
- External Walls Type:
- Patented Tech Tilt insulated concrete wall
- All-Electric Home?
- No
- Energy star rating:
- 8 Stars
- Renewable energy used:
- Solar PV grid-connected
- Size of PV system:
- 5.4kW
- Total cost of home when constructed:
- $300,000
- Estimate of annual savings:
- $6000 approx.
- House Size
- 179m2
- BAL Rating
- BAL – Low: There is insufficient risk to warrant specific construction requirements
- Roof
- Metal (colorbond)
- Wall Materials
- Insulated panels or blocks
- Wall Materials
- Patented Tech Tilt insulated concrete wall
- Window and Door Types
- Awning
Double glazing
- Universal design accessability
- Universal access
- Universal Design Features
- 80cm minimum door opening width
Hobless showers
Kitchen bench/table for wheelchairs to access (75-85cm high)
Lever handles for doors (no knobs)
Loud doorbell/connected to flashing light
Various heights for benches in kitchens
- Number of bedrooms
- 3
- Number of bathrooms
- 2
- Garden / Outdoors
- Drip irrigation
Native plants
Water-wise plants
- Healthy home features
- Asthma- and allergy-free certified carpet
Cabinet design to minimise dust collection
Chemical-free cleaning products used
Cross-flow ventilation
Heat recovery ventilation (HRV)
Lime render/wash
Low VOC paints/sealer/varnish
- Housing Type:
- Standalone House
- Project Type:
- New Build
- Builder
- Lou Gagliardi
- Designer
- George Majda and Associates
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