Triple Zero House 2015

Triple Zero House

The Triple Zero House was designed to enable the comfortable and sustainable living of two adults or a small family in a hot tropical environment. Its construction materials and construction principles aimed to combine a low carbon footprint with longevity and low operational expenses. The property is close to the CBD but not connected to the power grid. Instead a PV solar array plus battery bank allows the operation of all usual modern appliances including three air conditioners at day and/or night.

Cooking and hot water services are provided by the solar power system, too, hence the triple zero stands for: zero electricity bills, zero gas/fuel bills and zero emissions.

Excess power is used to charge “Kermit”, our very green electric car, which will be on display at the Sustainable House Day as well.

The building has very high internal ceilings, solarspan roofing and low-e windows to minimise the external heat loads. A C-Bus control system assists in the load management and only energy efficient appliances are used throughout the property. The house is built on a 300m2 block and surrounded by water efficient landscaping and fruit trees.

The house was completed in 2014 and is currently a finalist for the Australian HIA Greensmart award after wining the local and regional awards.