New technology meets old world charm 2018

House Notes – New technology meets old world charm

This is a two storey addition to an existing limestone workers cottage in the beautiful suburb of North Fremantle. The addition is designed and constructed using the German Passive House design principles and boasts the most sustainable construction methods available throughout the world today.

Designed by AA Macliver and built by I-Smart Building Group

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Sustainability Features

Years Open
2018
ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENT FEATURES
    • Energy efficiency:
    • Draught proofing
      Efficient lighting
      Efficient appliances
    • Passive heating cooling:
    • Currently designed and built to Passive house standards and currently surpasses the current star rating system with up to 90% reductions in heating and cooling costs.
    • Active heating cooling:
    • Heat exchange ventilation system
      Split system airconditioner
    • Water heating:
    • Solar hot water (flat panel)
    • Energy Efficient Lighting
    • LED lights throughout
      Natural daylight
    • Window Protection:
    • Awnings (external)
      Blinds
      Drapes/curtains
INSULATION SPECIFICATIONS
    • Insulation Type:
    • Ceiling
    • Ceiling Type:
    • Bulk - glass wool
    • Ceiling Rating:
    • R5.0
RENEWABLE ENERGY SPECIFICATIONS
    • All-Electric Home?
    • Yes
    • Energy star rating:
    • Currently designed and built to Passive house standards and currently surpasses the current star rating system with up to 90% reductions in heating and cooling costs.
    • Renewable energy used:
    • Solar PV grid connect
    • Size of PV system:
    • 2.5kW
COSTS AND COST SAVINGS
    • Total cost of home when constructed:
    • $280,000.00
    • Cost estimate of sustainable home/features:
    • $32,000.00
    • Estimate of annual savings:
    • $3,260.00
HOUSE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
    • House Size
    • 110m2
    • Roof
    • Metal (Zincalume)
    • Wall Materials
    • Lightweight construction (timber frame)

    • Wall Materials
    • Timber framed premanufactured wall panels insulated with 100% recyclable insulation and wrapped in worl leading breathable membranes to create a healthy structure free of mould and mildue.
    • Window and Door Types
    • Double glazing
      Low-e, films
      Pocket doors
      Stacking windows/doors
      180 degree opening doors

    • Window and Door Types
    • Kommerling C70-Gold 5 chamber UPVC window and door frames with Double glazed Low E, lightbridge grey glass units.
    • Universal Design Features
    • Hobless showers
    • Number of bedrooms
    • 1
    • Number of bathrooms
    • 1
HEALTHY HOME FEATURES
    • Healthy home features
    • Airtight house design
      Heat recovery ventilation (HRV)
      Natural light and ventilation
Location
North Fremantle WA 6159
    • Housing Type:
    • New two storey addition to existing limestone cottage
    • Project Type:
    • New two storey addition to existing limestone cottage
    • Open with support of
    • ATA Perth Branch
    • Builder
    • I-Smart Building Group
    • Designer
    • AA Macliver

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