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The Booyong 2023

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The Booyong

House Notes – The Booyong

Booyong, a 7.8 star home layered with private spaces, each capturing and harnessing the Northern winter sun, providing tranquillity and warmth.

At the entry is a private courtyard with similar principles to a Genken entry. The inhabitants can invite guests to the next layer of their home allowing guests to breath before entering the house. As you move through the house, instead of being greeted with a narrow hallway you’re greeted with another courtyard connecting you to nature and allowing flow to the rear living areas.

Sustainability Features

Years Open
2023
ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENT FEATURES
    • Energy efficiency:
    • Draught proofing
      Efficient lighting
      Efficient appliances
    • Passive heating cooling:
    • Cross ventilation
      Heat recovery ventilation system
      Passive solar designed home
      Thermal mass
    • Active heating cooling:
    • Ceiling fans
      Heat exchange ventilation system
      Split system airconditioner
    • Water heating:
    • Hot water heat pump
    • Water harvesting and saving features:
    • Rainwater storage - Above ground
    • Above ground rainwater storage Type:
    • Water Tank
    • Above ground rainwater storage Size
    • 5,000L Water Tank
    • Energy Efficient Lighting
    • LED lights throughout
      Natural daylight
    • Window Protection:
    • Automation/controls
SUSTAINABLE & RECYCLED MATERIALS
    • Sustainable materials:
    • Sustainably sources charred timber cladding Australian Made tapware Gold certificate eTool Assessment Large solar system with future battery storage 5,000L water tanks for grey water use and garden usage No VOC finishes Hand made joinery Passive solar design
    • Recycled and reused materials:
    • Bricks
INSULATION SPECIFICATIONS
    • Insulation Type:
    • Under-roof
      Ceiling
      Internal walls
      External walls
      Floor
    • Ceiling Type:
    • Bulk – natural wool
    • Ceiling Rating:
    • R6.0
    • Floor Type:
    • Bulk - polystyrene board
    • Floor Rating:
    • R2.7
    • Under Roof Insulation Type:
    • Reflective foil
    • Under Roof Insulation Rating:
    • R1.4
    • Internal Walls Insulation Type:
    • Bulk – natural wool
    • Internal Walls Insulation Rating:
    • R2.0
    • External Walls Rating:
    • R2.7
    • External Walls Type:
    • Bulk – natural wool
RENEWABLE ENERGY SPECIFICATIONS
    • All-Electric Home?
    • Yes
    • Renewable energy used:
    • Solar PV grid connect
    • Size of PV system:
    • 5kw
COSTS AND COST SAVINGS
    • Total cost of home when constructed:
    • $800k
    • Estimate of annual savings:
    • 1500
HOUSE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
    • House Size
    • 200
    • BAL Rating
    • No BAL rating requirements at time of construction
    • Roof
    • Metal (Colorbond)
    • Wall Materials
    • Metal (Colorbond)
      Timber
    • Window and Door Types
    • Awning
      Double glazing
      Sliding windows/doors
      Stacking windows/doors
    • Universal Design Features
    • Hobless showers
      Lever handles for doors (no knobs)
    • Number of bedrooms
    • 4
    • Number of bathrooms
    • 2
GARDEN AND WASTE REDUCTION
    • Garden / Outdoors
    • Wicking beds
    • Waste Reduction Practices:
    • Pickle and preserve food
      Recycle
HEALTHY HOME FEATURES
    • Healthy home features
    • Cross flow ventilation
      Heat recovery ventilation (HRV)
      Low VOC paints/sealer/varnish
      Natural light and ventilation
      Natural oil sealer/finishes
      VOC free paints/sealer/varnish
Location
Newport VIC 3015
    • Housing Type:
    • Standalone House
    • Project Type:
    • New Build
    • Builder
    • Martin Builders
    • Designer
    • The Sociable Weaver

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