Butterfly house 2025

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Butterfly house

I previously lived in a four-bedroom Federation house nearby, which was very energy inefficient. With retirement approaching, I decided to build a sustainable home.

I chose Uta Green from Green Design in Hobart as my architect. My brief included:

Position: North-facing, linked to my existing garden.
Size: Two bedrooms, one bathroom.
Materials: Low maintenance, energy-efficient.
Heating: Trombe wall, excellent insulation, thermal mass.
Accessibility: Wide doorways, no steps, grab handles.
Light & Ventilation: Natural light, MVHR system.

The process took three years, and I moved in October 2023. Now 70 and living alone, I find the all-electric, passive solar home with solar PV grid connect both comfortable and low-maintenance, perfectly suited to my needs.

Sustainability Features

ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENT FEATURES

INSULATION SPECIFICATIONS

RENEWABLE ENERGY SPECIFICATIONS

COSTS AND COST SAVINGS

HOUSE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS

GARDEN AND WASTE REDUCTION

HEALTHY HOME FEATURES

Location

Penguin TAS 7316

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