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House Notes – Little Granite House

Due to our off grid location it was important to create a home that used minimal energy. This was done by using passive solar design and keeping the footprint of the home small. This was important to us to reduce our impact on the environment.

Powered entirely by electricity generated on site, 13.2kw solar panels and 28kwh of battery storage provide ample electricity to utilize the induction cook top, electric oven and small split systems. Rainwater harvesting off the home and shed ensure it is completely self-sufficient and off-grid.

To ensure the home settled into the landscape, local timber and stone were highlighted and paired with galvanized cladding, which provides durability and coherence with the surrounding environment.

Sustainability Features

ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENT FEATURES

- Energy efficiency:
- Draught proofing
  Efficient lighting
  Efficient appliances
  Energy monitoring
- Passive heating cooling:
- Cross ventilation
  Deciduous planting around house
  External planting
  Passive solar designed home
  Shading
- Active heating cooling:
- Ceiling fans
  Split system airconditioner
- Water heating:
- Hot water heat pump
- Water harvesting and saving features:
- Rainwater storage - Above ground
  Worm farm septic tank system
  Low flow shower heads
  Low flow taps
- Average water consumption per day:
- Unknown
- Above ground rainwater storage Type:
- Plastic Lined Steel Tank
- Above ground rainwater storage Size
- 150 000L
- Energy Efficient Lighting
- LED lights throughout
  Natural daylight
- Electric Vehicle Type
- Mercedes
- Window Protection:
- Drapes/curtains
  Eaves
  Honeycomb blinds
  Pelmets

SUSTAINABLE & RECYCLED MATERIALS

- Recycled and reused materials:
- Aggregate
  Bricks
  Railway sleepers

INSULATION SPECIFICATIONS

- Insulation Type:
- Under-roof
  Ceiling
  Internal walls
  External walls
  Floor
- Ceiling Type:
- Bulk – glass wool
- Ceiling Rating:
- R6
- Floor Type:
- Bulk - glass wool
- Floor Rating:
- R2.5
- Under Roof Insulation Type:
- Reflective foil
- Under Roof Insulation Rating:
- R1.5
- Internal Walls Insulation Type:
- Bulk – glass wool
- Internal Walls Insulation Rating:
- R2.5
- External Walls Rating:
- R4
- External Walls Type:
- Bulk – glass wool

RENEWABLE ENERGY SPECIFICATIONS

- All-Electric Home?
- Yes
- Energy star rating:
- 7.1
- Renewable energy used:
- Energy storage/battery
  Solar PV off-grid
- Size of PV system:
- 12.2
- Average Daily Energy Consumption:
- 2.3

HOUSE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS

- House Size
- 96
- BAL Rating
- BAL – 12.5: Ember attack with heat up to 12.5kW/m2
- Roof
- Metal (Galvanised)
- Wall Materials
- Lightweight construction (timber frame)
- Window and Door Types
- Awning
  Casement
  Double glazing
  Sliding windows/doors
- Universal Design Features
- 80cm minimum door opening width
  Hobless showers
  Lever handles for doors (no knobs)
  Shower head on rail for various heights
- Number of bedrooms
- 2
- Number of bathrooms
- 1

GARDEN AND WASTE REDUCTION

- Garden / Outdoors
- Chickens
  Composting
  Drip irrigation
  Edible garden
  Permaculture
  Native plants
  Water wise plants
- Waste Reduction Practices:
- Compost all food scraps
  Recycle

HEALTHY HOME FEATURES

- Healthy home features
- Carpet free - tiles/concrete/timber flooring throughout
  Cross flow ventilation
  Indoor plants for air filtration
  Low VOC paints/sealer/varnish
  Natural light and ventilation
  Natural oil sealer/finishes

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