My aim was to build an energy efficient, comfortable home within a modest budget. To this end a standard design of a high volume builder was selected and modified during the design and construction, as well as after completion.
These included:
Future energy improvements include removal of roof whirlybird, draught proofing internal sliding door and fitting awning over external south door.
A large PV system was fitted as I am often home during the day, the home is all electric, has a battery and I drive an electric car. After a sunny August day no evening heating is required. The living area of the house is 20 degrees through the evening and, even though the outside overnight temperature gets down to 4 degrees, the living area is 18 degrees in the morning.
Self guided tour notes are provided.
Donations on the day will go to Friends of the Cerberus Inc.
This house achieved a NatHERS rating of 7.1 stars using NatHERS accredited software (FirstRate5). Find out how the star ratings work on the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) website.
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