The Elegant Shed 2025

The Elegant Shed

Deep in the Perth southern suburbs a new home nods to the character of the 1970’s neighborhood. While providing a contemporary and highly sustainable house. Living areas adjoin outdoor green spaces. The Master suite is raised onto an upper level at the rear to view out upon the leafy parkland behind.

Sustainability Features

Years Open
2025
ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENT FEATURES
    • Energy efficiency:
    • Draught proofing
      Efficient lighting
      Efficient appliances
      Energy monitoring
    • Passive heating cooling:
    • Cross ventilation
      Deciduous planting around house
      External planting
      Passive solar designed home
      Shading
      Thermal chimney
      Thermal mass
    • Active heating cooling:
    • Ceiling fans
      Split system airconditioner

    • Active heating cooling:
    • Perforated brick wall design. Breeze wall.
    • Water heating:
    • Hot water heat pump
    • Water harvesting and saving features:
    • Rainwater storage - Above ground
      Low flow shower heads
      Drip irrigation
    • Average water consumption per day:
    • 99L
    • Above ground rainwater storage Type:
    • Water tank
    • Above ground rainwater storage Size
    • 10,000 litres
    • Energy Efficient Lighting
    • LED lights throughout
      Natural daylight
    • Electric Vehicle
    • Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
    • Window Protection:
    • Drapes/curtains
      Eaves
      Pelmets
SUSTAINABLE & RECYCLED MATERIALS
    • Sustainable materials:
    • Watertank plumbed to guest toilet and laundry washing machine.
INSULATION SPECIFICATIONS
    • Insulation Type:
    • Under-roof
      Ceiling
      Internal walls
      External walls
    • Ceiling Type:
    • Bulk – glass wool
    • Ceiling Rating:
    • R6.5
    • Under Roof Insulation Type:
    • Anticon
    • Under Roof Insulation Rating:
    • R1.3
    • Internal Walls Insulation Type:
    • Bulk – glass wool
    • Internal Walls Insulation Rating:
    • R6.5
    • External Walls Rating:
    • R1.9
    • External Walls Type:
    • Double brick Kingston permicav
RENEWABLE ENERGY SPECIFICATIONS
    • All-Electric Home?
    • Yes
    • Energy star rating:
    • 7.5
    • Renewable energy used:
    • Solar PV grid connect
    • Size of PV system:
    • 10kw
    • Average Daily Energy Consumption:
    • 5kw per person
COSTS AND COST SAVINGS
    • Total cost of home when constructed:
    • $800k (2022)
    • Cost estimate of sustainable home/features:
    • $625k
    • Estimate of annual savings:
    • $1000
HOUSE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
    • House Size
    • 273m2
    • BAL Rating
    • No BAL rating requirements at time of construction
    • Roof
    • Metal (Colorbond)
    • Wall Materials
    • Double brick
      Lightweight construction (timber frame)
      Timber
    • Window and Door Types
    • Double glazing
    • Number of bedrooms
    • 4
    • Number of bathrooms
    • 3
    • Healthy Home Materials
    • Cabinet design to minimise dust collection
      Cross flow ventilation
      Indoor plants for air filtration
      Natural light and ventilation
GARDEN AND WASTE REDUCTION
    • Garden / Outdoors
    • Composting
      Drip irrigation
      Water wise plants
    • Waste Reduction Practices:
    • Recycle
      Swap with friends and neighbours
HEALTHY HOME FEATURES
    • Healthy home features
    • Cabinet design to minimise dust collection
      Cross flow ventilation
      Indoor plants for air filtration
      Natural light and ventilation
Location
Bullcreek WA 6149
    • Housing Type:
    • Standalone House
    • Project Type:
    • New Build
    • Builder
    • Hugo Homes
    • Designer
    • Steelehouse Architects

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