34 Mardo Drive, Witchcliffe
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House Notes – 34 Mardo Drive, Witchcliffe
The house build was completed in January 2023, and we bought it in October 2023. It conforms to the Witchcliffe EcoVillage stringent standards for house structure and overall carbon footprint. Within our cluster of 23 houses, we will be independent for power (with solar power on the house, and battery for the cluster) and water (rainwater tank). We have a passive solar design, with wall and ceiling insulation, on a polished concrete floor as the heat sink. A central sewage system has been developed for the whole ecovillage. We have an extensive garden which provides a lot of food.
This home is opening in partnership with our sponsor, Witchcliffe Eco Village. You can find out more about booking this tour here.
Come and explore Sustainable House Day in Australia’s Most Sustainable Residential Community:
- Engage with sustainability experts
- Join our Open House Tour to explore 6 highly sustainable solar passive homes
- Attend Ecovillage presentations
- Learn more about 100% renewable energy microgrids
- Take part in community garden tours and take a look at EVs
- 100% renewable 75 kW EV charging available on site
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Register your interest below to receive updates on the program, open house schedules, and an exclusive early-access sign-up for our OPEN HOUSES TOUR.
– Sustainable House Day
– ecovillage.net.au
Sustainability Features
- Energy efficiency:
- Draught proofing
Efficient lighting
- Passive heating cooling:
- Passive solar designed home
Thermal mass
- Active heating cooling:
- Ceiling fans
Split system airconditioner
- Water heating:
- Hot water heat pump
- Water harvesting and saving features:
- Rainwater storage - Above ground
Grey water system
Hot water recirculation
- Average water consumption per day:
- 60L
- Above ground rainwater storage Type:
- Galvanized iron tank
- Above ground rainwater storage Size
- 150,000 kL
- Energy Efficient Lighting
- LED lights throughout
Natural daylight
- Window Protection:
- Drapes/curtains
Eaves
Solar pergola
- Insulation Type:
- Ceiling
External walls
- Ceiling Type:
- Bulk – glass wool
- External Walls Type:
- Bulk – glass wool
- All-Electric Home?
- Yes
- Renewable energy used:
- Solar PV grid connect
- Size of PV system:
- 12
- Universal design accessability
- Multi-generational
- Universal Design Features
- Hobless showers
Lever handles for doors (no knobs)
Minimum 110cm wide hallways
No stairs/steps
Ramps and path gradients must be less than 20:1
Rocker style light switches
Shower head on rail for various heights
Slip resistant flooring
Space around toilets for ease of access in wheelchairs
Window openings easily accessible
- Number of bedrooms
- 5
- Number of bathrooms
- 3
- Garden / Outdoors
- Composting
Drip irrigation
Edible garden
Orchard
Permaculture
Native plants
Water wise plants
Worm farm
- Waste Reduction Practices:
- Compost all food scraps
Pickle and preserve food
Recycle
Recycle coffee grounds from nearby cafe's
Take own containers to the supermarket and for take away food
Swap with friends and neighbours
- Healthy home features
- Carpet free - tiles/concrete/timber flooring throughout
- Housing Type:
- High Density Housing/Strata Development/Unit
- Project Type:
- New Build
- Builder
- Tate Constructions
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