Mickeys Beach House 2017

House Notes – Mickeys Beach House

– east-west alignment with extensive north-facing sun catchment
– just one bedroom
– separate retreat with study and guest accommodation
– outside fireplace and internal solar passive natural stonewall feature
– old quarry conversion to house, frog pond, native garden & sea views
– double glazing pvc windows throughout, including two large leadlight features
– solar hot water and photovoltaics
– polished concrete floor with geo-thermal heating
– inground water storage
– concrete tank
– greywater system
– organic garden
– dry composting toilets
– reed bed filtration grey water system
– mini-orb and timbercrete cladding

Nominated by Huonville High School Zayed Future Energy Team