Happy Haus
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Happy Haus
Happy Haus is an all-electric home that has been designed to be an adaptive, sustainable and multi-family home. It has lots of sustainable features including 6kW solar array, as well as passive heating and cooling through the use of thermal mass, cross-ventilation and deciduous planting around the house.
The design focus on uniquely using standard and reclaimed materials, as well as providing either privacy or common areas that can be shared between 7 people. This home also has the flexibility to accommodate a single-family home or a home with a separate apartment.
This house achieved a NatHERS rating of 6.1 stars using NatHERS accredited software.
Find out how the star ratings work on the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) website.
Sustainability Features
- Energy efficiency:
- Draught proofing
Efficient lighting
Efficient appliances
Energy monitoring
Smart home features
- Passive heating cooling:
- Cross ventilation
Deciduous planting around house
External planting
Passive solar designed home
Shading
Thermal chimney
Thermal mass
- Active heating cooling:
- Ceiling fans
Split system airconditioner
- Water heating:
- Hot water heat pump
- Water harvesting and saving features:
- Rainwater storage - Above ground
Low flow shower heads
Low flow taps
- Average water consumption per day:
- 0.08kL
- Above ground rainwater storage Type:
- Zinc Tank
- Above ground rainwater storage Size
- 5,000L
- Energy Efficient Lighting
- LED lights throughout
Natural daylight
Skylight
Solar skylight
- Window Protection:
- Automation/controls
Awnings (external)
Blinds
Deciduous tree/vegetation
Drapes/curtains
External window hoods/surrounds
- Sustainable materials:
- Reclaimed timber shelving
Reclaimed timber cabinetry
- Recycled and reused materials:
- Bathroom cabinets
Benchtops
Bricks
Floorboards
Timber
- Insulation Type:
- Under-roof
Ceiling
Internal walls
External walls
Floor
- Ceiling Rating:
- R6.0
- Floor Type:
- Reflective foil
- Floor Rating:
- R1.5
- Under Roof Insulation Type:
- Reflective foil
- Under Roof Insulation Rating:
- R1.0
- Internal Walls Insulation Type:
- Bulk – glass wool
- Internal Walls Insulation Rating:
- R3.5
- External Walls Rating:
- R3.5
- External Walls Type:
- Bulk – glass wool
- All-Electric Home?
- Yes
- Renewable energy used:
- Solar PV grid connect
- Size of PV system:
- 6.0kW
- Average Daily Energy Consumption:
- 4.2 kWh
- Total cost of home when constructed:
- $480,000
- Cost estimate of sustainable home/features:
- $30,000
- Estimate of annual savings:
- $3,000
- House Size
- 234m2
- BAL Rating
- BAL – Low: There is insufficient risk to warrant specific construction requirements
- Roof
- Metal (Zincalume)
- Wall Materials
- Brick veneer
Metal (Zincalume)
Timber
- Window and Door Types
- Awning
Bi Fold
Casement
Double glazing
Skylights
Sliding windows/doors
- Universal design accessability
- Adaptive design
- Universal Design Features
- Hobless showers
No Corner cupboards
- Number of bedrooms
- 5
- Number of bathrooms
- 2
- Garden / Outdoors
- Community vegetable garden
Composting
Edible garden
Native plants
Water wise plants
Wicking beds
- Waste Reduction Practices:
- Compost all food scraps
Pickle and preserve food
Recycle
Repair
Take own containers to the supermarket and for take away food
Swap with friends and neighbours
- Healthy home features
- Chemical free cleaning products used
Cross flow ventilation
Indoor plants for air filtration
Low VOC paints/sealer/varnish
Natural fibre furnishings
Natural light and ventilation
Natural oil sealer/finishes
- Housing Type:
- Standalone House
- Project Type:
- New Build
- Builder
- Paul Myers Construction
- Designer
- Drent Design/Luke Watson
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