Milton’s Hidden Eco Oasis
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House Notes – Milton’s Hidden Eco Oasis
Nestled between the wilderness of the Budawang Ranges and a crystal clear ocean is a hidden eco home that integrates a healthy synergy between home, body and earth…
Based around sustainability, longevity, energy and water efficiency, solar passive and biophilic principles with respect for the earth and elements, it’s beautifully comfortable all year round. Facing north, the home is immersed with warmth and light from the sun, while being shaded and cooled in summer by large eaves and positioned to take advantage of prevailing winds.
Built from structural insulated panels, the walls and roof are highly insulated and complemented by high performance double glazed windows and doors with thermally broken frames, located for maximum light and solar gain and cross ventilation.
A 6kW solar system generates more power than is needed and a Sanden Heat Pump gives a plentiful supply of hot water accessed from a 19,000L water tank.
A detached studio with ensuite could offer multi-generational living, an extra income, office, yoga space or just a lovely area for guests. Bamboo has been planted around the boundary to create more oxygen and filter the harsh western sun and winds and as a green privacy screen for neighbours. Sustainable, efficient and healthy, this is a divine eco oasis.
Sustainability Features
- Energy efficiency:
- Draught proofing
Efficient lighting
Efficient appliances
Energy monitoring
Smart home features
- Passive heating cooling:
- Cross ventilation
External planting
Passive solar designed home
Shading
- Active heating cooling:
- Ceiling fans
- Water heating:
- Hot water heat pump
- Water harvesting and saving features:
- Rainwater storage - Above ground
Stormwater management
- Above ground rainwater storage Type:
- Tank
- Above ground rainwater storage Size
- 19,000L
- Energy Efficient Lighting
- LED lights throughout
Natural daylight
Skylight
- Window Protection:
- Drapes/curtains
Eaves
- Sustainable materials:
- Panels cut off site to size for less waste on site
Soft plastic sorted and sent for recycling
Cardboard recycled
Any foam recycled
- Recycled and reused materials:
- Basins/sinks
Bathroom cabinets
Floorboards
- Insulation Type:
- Ceiling
Internal walls
External walls
Floor
- Ceiling Rating:
- R4.8
- Floor Type:
- Bulk - natural wool
- Floor Rating:
- R4.0
- Other Insulation Methods:
- Structural Insulated Panels - walls and roof
- Internal Walls Insulation Type:
- Insulated panel system
- Internal Walls Insulation Rating:
- R4.0
- External Walls Rating:
- R4.8
- External Walls Type:
- Insulated panel system
- All-Electric Home?
- No
- Renewable energy used:
- Solar PV grid connect
- Size of PV system:
- 6kW
- House Size
- 150m2
- BAL Rating
- No BAL rating requirements at time of construction
- Roof
- Insulated panel (sandwich panels)
- Wall Materials
- Lightweight construction (timber frame)
Metal (Colorbond)
Structural insulated panels (SIP's)
Timber
- Window and Door Types
- Awning
Double glazing
Pocket doors
Skylights
Sliding windows/doors
- Universal design accessability
- Adaptive design
Multi-generational
Wheelchair accessible
- Universal Design Features
- 100cm minimum door opening width
Contrasting colours and material for vision impaired
Flush thresholds (no lip) to all external doors
Hobless showers
Kitchen bench/table for wheelchairs to access (75-85cm high)
Lever handles for doors (no knobs)
Minimum 110cm wide hallways
No stairs/steps
No Corner cupboards
Ramps and path gradients must be less than 20:1
Pocket doors so that cabinet doors are out of the way
Window openings easily accessible
- Number of bedrooms
- 3
- Number of bathrooms
- 3
- Garden / Outdoors
- Chickens
Composting
Edible garden
Frog friendly
Organic
Swales
Water wise plants
- Waste Reduction Practices:
- Compost all food scraps
Make jams/conserves
Plastic free household
Recycle
Repair
Take own containers to the supermarket and for take away food
Swap with friends and neighbours
Waste free/reduced construction site
- Healthy home features
- Airtight house design
Carpet free - tiles/concrete/timber flooring throughout
Chemical free cleaning products used
Cross flow ventilation
Formaldehyde free cabinets
Indoor plants for air filtration
Natural fibre furnishings
Natural light and ventilation
VOC free paints/sealer/varnish
Wax based sealer/finish
- Housing Type:
- Standalone House
- Project Type:
- New Build
- Builder
- Green Draft
- Designer
- Green Draft
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