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Emu Plains Granny Flat

SICE+WOOD launch the first HIA Green Smart Certified granny flat for NSW, in the city of Penrith. This sustainable build ticks all the right boxes: low environmental impact, economical build and operation, with an exceptional aesthetic design. This project displays how you can successfully incorporate sustainable elements into everyday builds.
Dave Wood, owner of SICE+WOOD says “I’m a bit of a fanatic when it comes to sustainable housing. I take a systematic and scientific approach to design and construction because I want all my builds to be resilient, adaptable and comfortable. Healthy, green, living spaces are what the future looks like and I want to be part of it”.
The team are looking forward to imparting their passion and inspiration on Sustainable House Day, open from 10am to 4pm.
Some of the sustainable features include:-
Clerestory & low-e windows, 2500L rainwater tank to washing machine, toilet & garden, reclaimed decking, front & stacking door, solar photovoltaic panels, hot water heat pump, bulk glasswool batts insulation, low volatile organic compound paints & E1 particle board, concrete slab with recyclable waffle pods, light emitting diode lighting, water efficient taps & toilet suite, energy efficient appliances, low water use plants.

This property has disability access.

Designed and built by Sice + Wood Pty Ltd

Sustainability Features

ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENT FEATURES

- Energy efficiency:
- Efficient lighting
  Draught proofing
  Efficient appliances
  Energy monitoring
  Smart home features
- Passive heating cooling:
- Cross ventilation
- Active heating cooling:
- Ceiling fans
- Water heating:
- Hot water heat pump
- Water harvesting and saving features:
- Low flow shower heads
  Low flow taps
  Storage connected to
- Storage connected to
- Garden
  Toilet
  Laundry

SUSTAINABLE & RECYCLED MATERIALS

- Sustainable materials:
- Bamboo flooring
- Recycled and reused materials:
- Windows
  Doors
  Kitchen/bath cabinets

INSULATION SPECIFICATIONS

- Insulation Type:
- Ceiling
  Internal and external walls
  Floor
- Ceiling Type:
- Plasterboard
- Ceiling Rating:
- R5.0
- Floor Type:
- waffle pod slab
- Floor Rating:
- not rated
- Internal / External Walls Type:
- Plasterboard & Vinyl cladding with thermal break
- Internal / External Walls Rating:
- R2.7

RENEWABLE ENERGY SPECIFICATIONS

- Energy star rating:
- 6.8
- Renewable energy used:
- Solar PV grid connect

COSTS AND COST SAVINGS

- Cost estimate of sustainable home/features:
- 160,000.00
- Estimate of annual savings:
- 6,000.00 pa

HOUSE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS

- House Size
- 60m2
- Window and Door Types
- Low-e, films
  Clerestory windows
- Universal Design Features
- Disability access
  Multi-generational
  Adaptive design
- Number of bedrooms
- 2
- Number of bathrooms
- 1

GARDEN AND WASTE REDUCTION

- Garden / Outdoors
- Water wise plants
  Native plants

HEALTHY HOME FEATURES

- Healthy home features
- Low VOC paint, E1 particleboard

Emu Plains Granny Flat 2017

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Emu Plains Granny Flat

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