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Energy Efficient in Duncraig

“The why to build a sustainable house for us came from a want to exist with our environment rather than to fight against it, working with Solar Dwellings helped shape this vision through structure orientation, plan development, window placement and more. The performance of the house has surpassed our expectations to date.”
A comfortable family-friendly home that would accommodate grandparents who come to visit for extended vacations. The home is designed for universal access along with being energy and water efficient.

‘Energy Efficient Home in Duncraig’ is opening on 19 March for Sustainable House Day:

We have three tours available on Sunday 19th March 2023.
Booking is essential, go to humanitix.com/shd23-energy-efficient
Cost $5 per person (+ GST and booking fee) with 100% of the ticket cost going to Holyoake.
Addresses will be provided on Wednesday 15th March via email

Sustainability Features

ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENT FEATURES

- Energy efficiency:
- Draught proofing
  Efficient lighting
  Efficient appliances
  Smart home features
- Passive heating cooling:
- Cross ventilation
  Deciduous planting around house
  External planting
  Passive solar designed home
  Shading
  Thermal mass
- Active heating cooling:
- Ceiling fans
- Water heating:
- Solar hot water (flat panel)
- Water harvesting and saving features:
- Low flow shower heads
  Low flow taps
  Drip irrigation
- Water harvesting and saving
- Bore water
- Energy Efficient Lighting
- LED lights throughout
  Natural daylight
- Window Protection:
- Adjustable Shading
  Blinds
  Deciduous tree/vegetation
  Drapes/curtains
  Eaves
  Pelmets
  Shade Sails

SUSTAINABLE & RECYCLED MATERIALS

- Sustainable materials:
- GDI Thermalift R1.8 insulated sectional garage with full side and top seal.

INSULATION SPECIFICATIONS

- Insulation Type:
- Under-roof
  Ceiling
  External walls
- Ceiling Type:
- Bulk – glass wool
- Ceiling Rating:
- 4.1
- Under Roof Insulation Type:
- Reflective foil
- External Walls Type:
- Reflective insulation

RENEWABLE ENERGY SPECIFICATIONS

- All-Electric Home?
- No
- Energy star rating:
- 8.8
- Renewable energy used:
- Solar PV grid connect
- Size of PV system:
- 3700kw
- Average Daily Energy Consumption:
- 3.2

HOUSE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS

- House Size
- 335m2
- Roof
- Metal (Colorbond)
- Wall Materials
- Double brick
  Reverse Brick veneer
- Window and Door Types
- Awning
  Sliding windows/doors
  Stacking windows/doors
- Universal design accessability
- Adaptive design
  Multi-generational
  Universal access
- Universal Design Features
- 80cm minimum door opening width
  Flush thresholds (no lip) to all external doors
  Hobless showers
  Minimum 110cm wide hallways
  Space around toilets for ease of access in wheelchairs
  Strong fittings like towel rails that can be used as hand rails
  Tapware to be easily accessed from outside the shower
  Window openings easily accessible
- Number of bedrooms
- 5
- Number of bathrooms
- 3

GARDEN AND WASTE REDUCTION

- Garden / Outdoors
- Drip irrigation

HEALTHY HOME FEATURES

- Healthy home features
- Carpet free - tiles/concrete/timber flooring throughout
  Cross flow ventilation
  Low VOC paints/sealer/varnish
  Natural light and ventilation

Energy Efficient in Duncraig 2023

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