The Hill House
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House Notes – The Hill House
This is a 3 bedroom house, on 17.5 acres. The house is made from new and recycled materials. Facing north, it is heated by passive solar during the day which helps heat the house in the evenings, with a little help from a wood stove. It is very well insulated with ceiling, internal and external insulation.
The double glazed windows throughout provide thermal efficiencies and are great for capturing the views and allowing a huge amount of natural light into the house. With the addition of skylights no internal lighting is required between sunrise and sunset.
Cooling is achieved through cross ventilation. There are currently no solar panels, but we plan to install them within the next 12 months, which should attend to all electrical needs of the house and property.
You can also speak with homeowners directly on Saturday 19 September, online, as part of The Nillumbik Trail. Register here to participate.
Sustainability Features
- Energy efficiency:
- Draught proofing
Efficient lighting
Efficient appliances
- Passive heating cooling:
- Cross ventilation
Passive solar designed home
Thermal mass
- Active heating cooling:
- Ceiling fans
Split system airconditioner
- Water heating:
- Hot water heat pump
- Water harvesting and saving features:
- Rainwater storage - Above ground
Stormwater management
Low flow shower heads
Low flow taps
- Above ground rainwater storage Type:
- Tank
- Above ground rainwater storage Size
- 90,000L
- Energy Efficient Lighting
- LED lights throughout
Natural daylight
Skylight
- Window Protection:
- Blinds
Eaves
- Recycled and reused materials:
- Bricks
- Insulation Type:
- Under-roof
Ceiling
Internal walls
External walls
Floor
- Ceiling Type:
- Bulk – polyester
- Ceiling Rating:
- R7.0
- Floor Type:
- Bulk - polyester
- Under Roof Insulation Type:
- Reflective foil
- Under Roof Insulation Rating:
- R7.0
- Internal Walls Insulation Rating:
- R7.0
- External Walls Rating:
- R7.0
- External Walls Type:
- Bulk – polyester
- All-Electric Home?
- Yes
- Total cost of home when constructed:
- $370,000
- BAL Rating
- BAL – 29: Increasing levels of ember attack and ignition of debris with a heat flux of up to 29kW/m2
- Roof
- Metal (Colorbond)
- Wall Materials
- Brick veneer
Metal (Colorbond)
- Window and Door Types
- Double glazing
Double hung
Skylights
Sliding windows/doors
- Universal design accessability
- Adaptive design
Universal access
- Universal Design Features
- 80cm minimum door opening width
No stairs/steps
No Corner cupboards
Shower head on rail for various heights
Space around toilets for ease of access in wheelchairs
Window openings easily accessible
- Number of bedrooms
- 3
- Number of bathrooms
- 2
- Waste Reduction Practices:
- Compost all food scraps
Make jams/conserves
Pickle and preserve food
Plastic free household
Recycle
Repair
Take own containers to the supermarket and for take away food
Swap with friends and neighbours
- Healthy home features
- Carpet free - tiles/concrete/timber flooring throughout
Chemical free cleaning products used
Cross flow ventilation
Formaldehyde free cabinets
Natural fibre furnishings
- Housing Type:
- Standalone House
- Project Type:
- New Build
- Builder
- Peter Bell
- Designer
- Self designed
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