Two Churches – Emu Park 2019

House Notes – 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

Years Open
2019
ENERGY AND WATER EFFICIENT 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
SUSTAINABLE & RECYCLED MATERIALS
    • Recycled and reused materials:
    • Churches (x2) and House
    • Recycled and reused materials:
    • Timber

RENEWABLE ENERGY SPECIFICATIONS
    • All-Electric Home?
    • No
    • Renewable energy used:
    • Biogas
HOUSE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
    • 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 AND WASTE REDUCTION
    • 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
    • Healthy home features
    • Cross flow ventilation
      Natural light and ventilation
      Natural oil sealer/finishes
      No carpets
Location
Emu Park QLD 4710
    • Housing Type:
    • Shared Community
    • Project Type:
    • Repurposed and recycled homes
    • Open with support of
    • Capricorn Coast Landcare Group

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