Collingwood House 2018

Collingwood House

This house on a small lot makes the most of space available, starting from the top there is a roof terrace which includes an edible garden and planters made from recycled timber and metal.

Phase change materials have been used throughout to minimise heat loss and gain depending on the seasons.

Natural and recycled materials have been used where possible making this a healthy home as well as a sustainable home.

Our home features includes;

• R6 ceiling rating
• Earthwool and polyester ceiling type
• AccuRate energy type
• 7.2 star including phase change materials energy rating
• POLYESTER BATTS floor type
• R2.5 floor rating
• Leevos natural oils and Low VOC of home materials
• R2.7-4 walls rating
• Sun screens for shading
• Floor boards and original bath, timber to be recycled in future, original windows
• Bathroom designed for universal access
• Electric car

We aren’t connected to battery storage yet but we are set up for it and hope to be in the near future.

The house also achieved 10 stars with the Victorian Residential Efficiency Scorecard. If you would like to find out more click here.