Rutherglen Hemp House 2017

Rutherglen Hemp House

This passive solar designed home is concrete free and made from Hempcrete with lime render, including most of the internal walls. By reducing the chemicals commonly used in construction ensures that this home is healthy as well as energy and water efficient.

Surefoot foundation system eliminates the need for concrete footings and is less harmful to the surrounding environment.

Energy efficient appliances and smart home technologies have been installed to reduce energy costs and usage. This home has a grid connected PV system which should cover the energy use.

Greywater is recycled and 30,000L water tanks are installed to connect water from the roof area.

Our home features includes;

• R3.5 ceiling rating
• Batts ceiling type
• 7.0 Stars energy rating
• NatHERS energy rating type
• R4.0 walls rating
• Cross ventilation for fresh air
• Stormwater management of water harvesting
• Solar PV grid connect
• Greywater system
• Drip irrigation for water harvesting

To read the article about this house, as well as others in North-East Vic on The Border Mail published on September 15 2017.

Built by the owner and Mark Stones