Kenarra
Kenarra
Architect designed, this new-build house was to be as environmentally virtuous as possible in a suburban setting. It is well-oriented, partly built into the ground-plus-gabions, very small for a couple/young family and has a significant amount of recycled material in its construction.
Solar control plus heavy insulation mean that it needs neither heating nor cooling in Melbourne’s climate. Plywood and plaster lining, together with full glazing of the “greenhouse” corridor make the house light and airy.
This home is part of a Community Partner event supported by
This house is hosted by Clean Energy Nillumbik and Nillumbik Shire Council.
Sustainability Features
- Energy efficiency:
- Efficient lighting
Efficient appliances
- Passive heating cooling:
- Cross ventilation
Earth covering
Heat recovery ventilation system
Passive solar designed home
Shading
Thermal mass
- Active heating cooling:
- Heat exchange ventilation system
- Water heating:
- Solar hot water (flat panel)
- Water harvesting and saving features:
- Rainwater storage - Above ground
Compost toilet
Low flow shower heads
Low flow taps
Drip irrigation
- Above ground rainwater storage Type:
- plastic tank
- Above ground rainwater storage Size
- 13500l
- Energy Efficient Lighting
- LED lights throughout
Natural daylight
Skylight
- Window Protection:
- Adjustable Shading
Awnings (external)
Blinds
Shade Sails
- Recycled and reused materials:
- Aggregate
Decking
Doors
Rocks/stone
Timber
- Insulation Type:
- Under-roof
Ceiling
External walls
Floor
- Ceiling Type:
- Bulk – glass wool
- Floor Type:
- Wafflepod
- Under Roof Insulation Type:
- Bulk – polystyrene board
- External Walls Type:
- Bulk – glass wool
- All-Electric Home?
- Yes
- Renewable energy used:
- Solar PV grid connect
- Roof
- Metal (Zincalume)
- Wall Materials
- Earthwall
Lightweight construction (timber frame)
Stone
Timber
- Window and Door Types
- Double glazing
Stacking windows/doors
Sun Tunnel/SolaTube
- Universal Design Features
- 80cm minimum door opening width
Lever handles for doors (no knobs)
Minimum 110cm wide hallways
Strong fittings like towel rails that can be used as hand rails
- Number of bedrooms
- 2
- Number of bathrooms
- 1
- Healthy Home Materials
- Carpet free - tiles/concrete/timber flooring throughout
Cross flow ventilation
Formaldehyde free cabinets
Heat recovery ventilation (HRV)
Low VOC paints/sealer/varnish
Natural light and ventilation
- Garden / Outdoors
- Chickens
Composting
Drip irrigation
Green walls
Wicking beds
- Healthy home features
- Carpet free - tiles/concrete/timber flooring throughout
Cross flow ventilation
Formaldehyde free cabinets
Heat recovery ventilation (HRV)
Low VOC paints/sealer/varnish
Natural light and ventilation
- Housing Type:
- Tiny Home - Fixed
- Project Type:
- New Build
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