Ecoliv The Cape - Sustainable House Day

House Notes – Ecoliv The Cape

Just a short stroll from the spectacular, pristine beaches at Cape Paterson Victoria, The Cape Project joins the enviable stable of sustainable homes within the truly unique development at The Cape. The home was constructed with a 7.6 energy rating to adhere to strict estate guidelines to minimize the environmental impact of the home and optimize operational efficiencies. Find out more about Ecoliv homes here.

The holiday home reflects a modern, playful interpretation of an A-Frame structure, resulting in oblique interior features to the upper zone.

Robust and unified exterior cladding combines metal, recycled brick and timber battens.

This house achieved a NatHERS rating of 7.6 stars using NatHERS accredited software. Find out how the star rati ngs work on the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) website.

Sustainability Features

ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENT FEATURES

- Energy efficiency:
- Draught proofing
  Efficient lighting
  Efficient appliances
  Energy monitoring
- Passive heating cooling:
- Cross ventilation
  External planting
  Passive solar designed home
  Shading
  Thermal chimney
  Thermal mass
- Active heating cooling:
- Ceiling fans
  Solar hydronic
- Water heating:
- Hot water heat pump
- Water harvesting and saving features:
- Rainwater storage - Above ground
  Grey water system
  Stormwater management
  Low flow shower heads
  Low flow taps
  Drip irrigation
- Average water consumption per day:
- tba
- Above ground rainwater storage Type:
- water tank
- Above ground rainwater storage Size
- 10000
- Energy Efficient Lighting
- LED lights throughout
  Natural daylight
  Solar skylight
- Electric Vehicle Type
- Charge point located in garage.
- Window Protection:
- Blinds
  Eaves
  External window hoods/surrounds

SUSTAINABLE & RECYCLED MATERIALS

- Recycled and reused materials:
- food cubes used in garden
- Recycled and reused materials:
- Aggregate
  Bricks
  Concrete
  Insulation

INSULATION SPECIFICATIONS

- Insulation Type:
- Under-roof
  Ceiling
  Internal walls
  External walls
  Floor
- Ceiling Type:
- Bulk – glass wool
- Ceiling Rating:
- R6.0
- Floor Type:
- Bulk - glass wool
- Floor Rating:
- R6.0
- Under Roof Insulation Type:
- Bulk – polystyrene board
- Under Roof Insulation Rating:
- R1.0
- Internal Walls Insulation Type:
- Bulk – glass wool
- Internal Walls Insulation Rating:
- R2.7
- External Walls Rating:
- R2.7
- External Walls Type:
- Bulk – glass wool

RENEWABLE ENERGY SPECIFICATIONS

- All-Electric Home?
- Yes
- Renewable energy used:
- Solar PV grid connect
- Size of PV system:
- 2.6
- Average Daily Energy Consumption:
- 3.5

COSTS AND COST SAVINGS

- Total cost of home when constructed:
- 650,000
- Cost estimate of sustainable home/features:
- 30,000
- Estimate of annual savings:
- 1200

HOUSE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS

- House Size
- 188m2
- BAL Rating
- BAL – 12.5: Ember attack with heat up to 12.5kW/m2
- Roof
- Metal (Colorbond)
- Wall Materials
- Lightweight construction (timber frame)
  Metal (Colorbond)
  Reverse Brick veneer
- Window and Door Types
- Awning
  Double glazing
  Double hung
  Low-e, films
  Skylights
  Stacking windows/doors
- Universal design accessability
- Adaptive design
- Universal Design Features
- 100cm minimum door opening width
  Contrasting colours and material for vision impaired
  Flush thresholds (no lip) to all external doors
  Hobless showers
  Lever handles for doors (no knobs)
  Minimum 110cm wide hallways
  Ramps and path gradients must be less than 20:1
  Semi recessed basins
  Shower head on rail for various heights
  Slip resistant flooring
  Washing machine/dryer on plynth for easy access
  Window openings easily accessible
- Number of bedrooms
- 4
- Number of bathrooms
- 2

GARDEN AND WASTE REDUCTION

- Garden / Outdoors
- Composting
  Drip irrigation
  Edible garden
  Local indigenous plants
  Native plants
  Water wise plants
  Wicking beds
- Waste Reduction Practices:
- Compost all food scraps
  Recycle

HEALTHY HOME FEATURES

- Healthy home features
- Chemical free cleaning products used
  Cross flow ventilation
  Formaldehyde free cabinets
  Indoor plants for air filtration
  Low VOC paints/sealer/varnish
  Natural fibre furnishings
  Natural light and ventilation
  Natural oil sealer/finishes
  VOC free paints/sealer/varnish

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