Seahorse House 2019

House Notes – Seahorse House

The world is in danger of over-exploitation by the human species and it will require an effort from everyone to help turn the situation around. I cannot change the world but I can change the way I live.

The house and garden are being continuously modified to make home more sustainable as money and time permits.

We started off as a single story house on a cement slab with ceiling insulation. It is now a double story house with solar panels, which feeds power back into the grid. Heat pumps in use on both floors. Tesla powerwall battery has been added to the system. Roller shutters have also been added to all the windows.

Several water tanks around the house and garage collect water for use on the garden.  Extensive fruit & vegetable garden at back of the house.  Wood fired pizza oven built from recycled material, worm farm and compost bins of various types in constant use.  Front fence built from recycled bottles.  Small glass hothouse used for raising seedlings uses water filled containers for passive heating.

All donations taken on the day will go to Port Sorell Surf Club

Chat to a member of the Australian Electric Vehicle Association (AEVA) about EV’s they will have their Subaru Brumby Conversion on display for SHD

Sustainability Features

Years Open
2015
2019
ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENT FEATURES
    • Energy efficiency:
    • Draught proofing
      Efficient lighting
    • Passive heating cooling:
    • Shading
    • Active heating cooling:
    • Heat pump
    • Water heating:
    • Hot water heat pump
    • Water harvesting and saving features:
    • Above ground rainwater storage
      Low flow shower heads
    • Above ground rainwater storage Type:
    • Tanks
    • Above ground rainwater storage Size
    • 2800
    • Energy Efficient Lighting
    • LED lights throughout
      Natural daylight
    • Window Protection:
    • Drapes/curtains
      Pelmets
SUSTAINABLE & RECYCLED MATERIALS
    • Recycled and reused materials:
    • Bricks
      Glass
      Paving
INSULATION SPECIFICATIONS
    • Insulation Type:
    • Ceiling
    • Ceiling Type:
    • Bulk – natural wool
RENEWABLE ENERGY SPECIFICATIONS
    • All-Electric Home?
    • Yes
    • Renewable energy used:
    • Solar PV grid connect
HOUSE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
    • BAL Rating
    • N/A
    • Roof
    • Metal (Colorbond)
    • Wall Materials
    • Lightweight construction (timber frame)
    • Window and Door Types
    • Roller shutters
    • Universal design accessability
    • Multi-generational
    • Universal Design Features
    • Lever handles for doors (no knobs)
      Ramps and path gradients must be less than 20:1
    • Number of bedrooms
    • 3
    • Number of bathrooms
    • 2
GARDEN AND WASTE REDUCTION
    • Garden / Outdoors
    • Aquaponics
      Chickens
      Composting
      Edible garden
      Organic
      Permaculture
    • Waste Reduction Practices:
    • Compost all food scraps
      Recycle
      Repair
HEALTHY HOME FEATURES
    • Healthy home features
    • Indoor plants for air filtration
Location
Port Sorell TAS 7307
    • Housing Type:
    • Standalone House
    • Project Type:
    • Continual Improvement

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