Two Churches – Emu Park
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Two Churches – Emu Park
Both homes are 100% recycled since they where both destined to be destroyed. They were moved to Emu Park about forty years ago from Rockhampton. All three buildings are made from lightweight construction, making the buildings easier to transport along with the original windows and the tin roof.
The Queenslander home, designed for cross flow ventilation with wide verandahs to keep the heat away in summer. High ceilings throughout and large windows allow for plenty of natural daylight.
As for the Two Churches many people (including myself) love the idea of churches being converted into homes.
The big feature for the day is the HomeBioGas system. Turning food waste into gas and fertiliser. We also have a native bee friendly garden where we are growing our own vegetables. Our garden uses permaculture principles and composting.
All donations on the day will go to Capricorn Coast Landcare Group
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Sustainability Features
- Passive heating cooling:
- Cross ventilation
Passive solar designed home
Shading
- Water harvesting and saving features:
- Above ground rainwater storage
Grey water system
Stormwater management
- Above ground rainwater storage Type:
- Water tanks
- Storage connected to
- Whole house
- Energy Efficient Lighting
- Natural daylight
- Recycled and reused materials:
- Churches (x2) and House
- Recycled and reused materials:
- Timber
- All-Electric Home?
- No
- Renewable energy used:
- Biogas
- Roof
- Metal (Zincalume)
- Wall Materials
- Lightweight construction (timber frame)
Timber
- Window and Door Types
- Double hung
Sliding windows/doors
- Number of bedrooms
- 7
- Number of bathrooms
- 5
- Garden / Outdoors
- Bee hotels/friendly
Composting
Edible garden
Organic
Permaculture
Native plants
- Waste Reduction Practices:
- Compost all food scraps
Recycle
Repair
Swap with friends and neighbours
- Healthy home features
- Cross flow ventilation
Natural light and ventilation
Natural oil sealer/finishes
No carpets
- Housing Type:
- Shared Community
- Project Type:
- Repurposed and recycled homes
- Open with support of
- Capricorn Coast Landcare Group
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