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Solstice House Mark II

The Solstice House provides a practical solution for small blocks with every amenity that a larger house offers with a footprint of only 113m2. Ideal for inner city development, dual occupancy, weekender or retirement home the Solstice House will maintain an average temperature of 22°C all year round, even on the longest and the shortest days of the year. The Solstice House is an
innovative sustainable living solution based on a unique model that integrates architectural design, prefabricated precast concrete and environmental construction. The house is ultra energy efficient with significantly lower running and maintenance costs over the lifetime of the house as compared with the standard home. This is a unique opportunity to visit a Solstice House and hear how it is performing after 1.5 years including Canberra’s hottest summer and coldest winter on record. Ric Butt, the Architect and builder will conduct hourly talks showcasing Strine’s lifetime legacy of sustainable design including an Australian first – the E Cubed Modular Eco Home range.

Built by Strine Homes Pty Ltd

Sustainability Features

ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENT FEATURES

- Energy efficiency:
- Efficient lighting
  Draught proofing
  Efficient appliances
  Energy monitoring
- Passive heating cooling:
- Shading
  Cross ventilation
  Thermal chimney
- Passive heating cooling:
- High thermal mass and insulation results in average22°C year round - without need for airconditioning or heating
- Active heating cooling:
- Ceiling fans
- Water heating:
- Hot water heat pump
- Water harvesting and saving features:
- Above ground storage
  Low flow shower heads
  Low flow taps
  Drip irrigation
- Above ground rainwater storage Type:
- Rainwater tank
- Above ground rainwater storage Size
- 4,000 lt

SUSTAINABLE & RECYCLED MATERIALS

- Sustainable materials:
- Precast concrete
- Recycled and reused materials:
- Bricks
  Aggregate

INSULATION SPECIFICATIONS

- Insulation Type:
- Ceiling
  Internal and external walls
  Floor
- Ceiling Type:
- Fibreglass batts
- Ceiling Rating:
- R5
- Floor Type:
- Polystyrene
- Floor Rating:
- R2
- Internal / External Walls Type:
- Polystyrene
- Internal / External Walls Rating:
- R3.5

RENEWABLE ENERGY SPECIFICATIONS

- Energy star rating:
- 8
- Renewable energy used:
- Solar PV grid connect

COSTS AND COST SAVINGS

- Cost estimate of sustainable home/features:
- $300,000
- Estimate of annual savings:
- $5,000 pa

HOUSE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS

- House Size
- 113m2
- Window and Door Types
- Double glazing
  Clerestory windows
- Universal Design Features
- Disability access
  Multi-generational
  Adaptive design
- Universal Design Features
- Multi-purpose loft spaces, separate bedroom wings with common living area
- Number of bedrooms
- 3
- Number of bathrooms
- 2

GARDEN AND WASTE REDUCTION

- Garden / Outdoors
- Drip irrigation
  Water wise plants
  Edible garden
  Organic
  Composting
  Native plants
  Chickens

HEALTHY HOME FEATURES

- Healthy home features
- Minimal paint used, easy clean hard floor, wall & ceiling surfaces, airtight house design for minimal dust/allergens

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