Brucedale Passivhaus 2021

House Notes – Brucedale Passivhaus

To be certified Passivhaus, built using standard construction techniques achieving an airtightness level of 0.28ACH@50Pa. The house is a two storey 280m2 multigenerational family home with polished concrete slab and a solar passive design achieving a NatHERS 7.9 star rating. So far, the average electricity consumption is 16kWh/day, for 6 people with induction cooking and heat pump hotwater. The 5 kWh reverse cycle system was switched on once during the 40C day for 2 hours.

This house achieved a NatHERS rating of 7.9 stars using NatHERS accredited software. Find out how the star ratings work on the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) website.

Sustainability Features

Years Open
2021
ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENT FEATURES
    • Energy efficiency:
    • Draught proofing
      Efficient lighting
      Efficient appliances
    • Passive heating cooling:
    • Cross ventilation
      Heat recovery ventilation system
      Passive solar designed home
      Shading
      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
      Low flow shower heads
      Low flow taps
    • Above ground rainwater storage Type:
    • Colourbond Tank
    • Above ground rainwater storage Size
    • 5000L
    • Energy Efficient Lighting
    • LED lights throughout
      Natural daylight
    • Window Protection:
    • Drapes/curtains
SUSTAINABLE & RECYCLED MATERIALS
    • Sustainable materials:
    • FSC Certified Double glazed PH certified timber windows. External/ Internal airtightness and weatherproof wrap. Polished concrete floors
    • Recycled and reused materials:
    • Appliances
      Bathroom cabinets
INSULATION SPECIFICATIONS
    • Insulation Type:
    • Ceiling
      External walls

    • Ceiling Type:
    • Bulk – glass wool
    • Ceiling Rating:
    • R6
    • Other Insulation Methods:
    • R1 Slab Edge insulation
    • External Walls Rating:
    • R2.5
    • External Walls Type:
    • Bulk – glass wool
RENEWABLE ENERGY SPECIFICATIONS
    • All-Electric Home?
    • Yes
    • Average Daily Energy Consumption:
    • 2.67 kWh/person
COSTS AND COST SAVINGS
    • Total cost of home when constructed:
    • $600,000
    • Cost estimate of sustainable home/features:
    • $100,000
    • Estimate of annual savings:
    • $4,000
HOUSE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
    • House Size
    • 280m2
    • Roof
    • Metal (Colorbond)
    • Wall Materials
    • Lightweight construction (timber frame)
    • Window and Door Types
    • Double glazing
      Tilt and turn
    • Universal design accessability
    • Multi-generational
    • Number of bedrooms
    • 4
    • Number of bathrooms
    • 3
GARDEN AND WASTE REDUCTION
    • Garden / Outdoors
    • Composting
      Edible garden
      Local indigenous plants
      Organic
      Native plants
      Water wise plants
    • Waste Reduction Practices:
    • Compost all food scraps
      Recycle
HEALTHY HOME FEATURES
    • Healthy home features
    • Airtight house design
      Carpet free - tiles/concrete/timber flooring throughout
      Cross flow ventilation
      Heat recovery ventilation (HRV)
      Indoor plants for air filtration
      Low VOC paints/sealer/varnish
      Natural light and ventilation
      VOC free paints/sealer/varnish
Location
Baulkham Hills NSW 2153
    • Housing Type:
    • Standalone House
    • Project Type:
    • New Build
    • Designer
    • Team Catalyst Pty Ltd

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