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Minette’s Rest 2025

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Minette’s Rest

Minette’s Rest

Designed by the owner for one to two people, this 110m2 double height house was built in hempcrete due to its many sustainable qualities and ability to sequester carbon capture for the life of the building.
Located in Castlemaine, Central Victoria, the house was built by Joe D’Alo of the Hemp Building Co from Kyneton in 2022 – 2023. The house achieves a 8.5 NatHERS rating, is north orientated, has a 6.6kW Solar System, a 10,999L rainwater tank and 4 and 5 WELS tapware. It features second hand materials and fixtures such as timber flooring and shelves, lighting fixtures and 3.36m long Corian kitchen bench. Tapware and tiles are Australian made while the majority of the furniture is second hand and up cycled locally. The hemp was sourced from the VIC/SA border. The owner went on to study Building Design and launch Design Green Studio which will be operational 2026 onwards for eco, residential builds and renovations.

Sustainability Features

Years Open
2025
ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENT FEATURES
SUSTAINABLE & RECYCLED MATERIALS
INSULATION SPECIFICATIONS
RENEWABLE ENERGY SPECIFICATIONS
COSTS AND COST SAVINGS
HOUSE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
GARDEN AND WASTE REDUCTION
HEALTHY HOME FEATURES
Location
Castlemaine VIC 3450

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