Andrew’s House 2025

Andrew’s House

A 95 year old house that is fully electrified and 99% powered by solar energy, including solar hot water, solar air heating, solar shed and battery. It also has independent water supply. Recycled materials have also been used where possible.

Sustainability Features

Years Open
2025
ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENT FEATURES
    • Energy efficiency:
    • Draught proofing
      Efficient lighting
      Efficient appliances
    • Active heating cooling:
    • Split system airconditioner
    • Water heating:
    • Solar hot water (flat panel)
    • Water harvesting and saving features:
    • Rainwater storage - Above ground
    • Average water consumption per day:
    • .1kL
    • Above ground rainwater storage Type:
    • Water tank
    • Above ground rainwater storage Size
    • 2000
    • Electric Vehicle
    • Holden Volt
    • Window Protection:
    • Blinds
      Drapes/curtains
      Eaves
      Pelmets
SUSTAINABLE & RECYCLED MATERIALS
    • Recycled and reused materials:
    • Bricks
      Doors
      Windows
INSULATION SPECIFICATIONS
    • Insulation Type:
    • Ceiling
    • Ceiling Type:
    • Bulk – glass wool
    • Ceiling Rating:
    • 3
RENEWABLE ENERGY SPECIFICATIONS
    • All-Electric Home?
    • Yes
    • Renewable energy used:
    • Energy storage/battery
      Solar PV grid connect

    • Size of PV system:
    • 8
    • Renewable energy
    • Solar air heater
    • Average Daily Energy Consumption:
    • 5
COSTS AND COST SAVINGS
    • Cost estimate of sustainable home/features:
    • 50000
    • Estimate of annual savings:
    • 2000
HOUSE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
    • House Size
    • 150m2
    • BAL Rating
    • No BAL rating requirements at time of construction
    • Roof
    • Tiles (Clay)
    • Wall Materials
    • Double brick
    • Window and Door Types
    • Double hung
    • Universal design accessability
    • Adaptive design
    • Number of bedrooms
    • 3
    • Number of bathrooms
    • 1
GARDEN AND WASTE REDUCTION
    • Waste Reduction Practices:
    • Compost all food scraps
Location
Dalkeith WA 6009
    • Housing Type:
    • Standalone House
    • Project Type:
    • Continual Improvement

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