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Seastar 2020

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Seastar

House Notes – Seastar

Seastar was a joy to build and it is a true celebration on the beauty and ingenuity of what a sustainable house should be.

From the very outset, we have been meticulous in the way we have approached the build. From the north facing aspect, the products and materials we used to the passive solar design principles and recycled glass insulation chosen, Seastar epitomises what is possible today with sustainable housing. Every square metre of this home represents the very achievable sustainable objective all Australian builders can aspire to and deliver. Seastar has a 4.8kW solar voltaic system, and been rated 8.1 Stars

This house achieved a NatHERS rating of 7.5 stars using NatHERS accredited software (FirstRate5). Find out how the star ratings work on the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) website.

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Sustainability Features

Years Open
2019
2020
ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENT FEATURES
    • Energy efficiency:
    • Draught proofing
      Efficient lighting
      Efficient appliances
      Energy monitoring
      Smart home features
    • Passive heating cooling:
    • Passive solar designed home
      Shading
      Thermal mass
    • Active heating cooling:
    • Split system airconditioner
    • Water heating:
    • Hot water heat pump
    • Window Protection:
    • Timber slats with clear polycarbonate roofing over
SUSTAINABLE & RECYCLED MATERIALS
    • Recycled and reused materials:
    • Bricks
      Glass
      Insulation
      Timber
INSULATION SPECIFICATIONS
    • Insulation Type:
    • Ceiling
      Internal walls
      External walls
    • Ceiling Type:
    • Bulk – glass wool
    • Ceiling Rating:
    • R6.0
    • Internal Walls Insulation Type:
    • Bulk – glass wool
    • Internal Walls Insulation Rating:
    • R2.5
    • External Walls Rating:
    • R2.5
    • External Walls Type:
    • Bulk – glass wool
RENEWABLE ENERGY SPECIFICATIONS
    • All-Electric Home?
    • Yes
    • Renewable energy used:
    • Energy storage/battery
COSTS AND COST SAVINGS
    • Total cost of home when constructed:
    • $498,000
    • Estimate of annual savings:
    • $3000
HOUSE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
    • House Size
    • 186.74
    • Wall Materials
    • Lightweight construction (timber frame)
      Timber

    • Wall Materials
    • Recycled Brick
    • Window and Door Types
    • Awning
      Double glazing
      Low-e, films
      Sliding windows/doors
    • Universal design accessability
    • Adaptive design
    • Universal Design Features
    • Hobless showers
      Lever handles for doors (no knobs)
      Window openings easily accessible
    • Number of bedrooms
    • 3
    • Number of bathrooms
    • 2
GARDEN AND WASTE REDUCTION
    • Garden / Outdoors
    • Native plants
HEALTHY HOME FEATURES
    • Healthy home features
    • Indoor plants for air filtration
      Low VOC paints/sealer/varnish
Location
Cape Paterson VIC 3995
    • Housing Type:
    • Standalone House
    • Project Type:
    • New Build
    • Open with support of
    • The Cape Sustainable Development
    • Builder
    • Carl Talbot Builders
    • Designer
    • Carl Talbot Builders

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