Warehouse/Greenhouse
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House Notes – Warehouse/Greenhouse
The design allows our family to live comfortably and peacefully just meters away from busy main roads in a draughty warehouse that was never intended for residential living.
We’re now surrounded by warm, quiet open spaces and abundant greenery in our little low energy oasis.
Careful attention to air tightness not only protects us from the elements but also keeps garage fumes and other smells from our home business operations out.
Subtle Japanese influences in the entry and bathroom connect us to our heritage, all whilst retaining the character of the original building both inside and out.
Photography by Tom Ross. tomross.xyz
This house achieved a NatHERS rating of 7.1 stars using NatHERS accredited software.
Find out how the star ratings work on the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) website.
Sustainability Features
- Energy efficiency:
- Draught proofing
Efficient lighting
Efficient appliances
- Passive heating cooling:
- Heat recovery ventilation system
- Active heating cooling:
- Ceiling fans
Heat exchange ventilation system
- Water heating:
- Water heated by PV system
- Water harvesting and saving features:
- Rainwater storage - Above ground
- Average water consumption per day:
- 70L
- Above ground rainwater storage Type:
- Slimline steel tank
- Above ground rainwater storage Size
- 3,000L
- Energy Efficient Lighting
- LED lights throughout
- Sustainable materials:
- Australian eco-ply internal cladding, C-D grade, whitewashed
Australian made slip resistant bathroom tiles
Recycled timber benches, stair treads and trusses from demolished roof
- Recycled and reused materials:
- Bricks
Decking
Light fixtures / fittings
Timber
Toilet
- Insulation Type:
- Ceiling
Internal walls
External walls
Floor
- Ceiling Type:
- Bulk – glass wool
- Ceiling Rating:
- R5.8
- Floor Type:
- Bulk - glass wool
- Floor Rating:
- R2.0
- Internal Walls Insulation Type:
- Bulk – glass wool
- Internal Walls Insulation Rating:
- R2.5
- External Walls Rating:
- R2.5
- External Walls Type:
- Bulk – glass wool
- All-Electric Home?
- Yes
- Renewable energy used:
- Solar PV grid connect
- Size of PV system:
- 5.475
- Average Daily Energy Consumption:
- 4kWh
- House Size
- 233m2
- BAL Rating
- BAL – Low: There is insufficient risk to warrant specific construction requirements
- Roof
- Metal (Zincalume)
- Wall Materials
- Double brick
Lightweight construction (timber frame)
Metal (Zincalume)
- Window and Door Types
- Clerestory windows
Double glazing
Tilt and turn
- Universal Design Features
- Hobless showers
Lever handles for doors (no knobs)
No Corner cupboards
Slip resistant flooring
Tapware to be easily accessed from outside the shower
- Number of bedrooms
- 3
- Number of bathrooms
- 2
- Garden / Outdoors
- Composting
- Waste Reduction Practices:
- Compost all food scraps
Recycle
Repair
Waste free/reduced construction site
- Healthy home features
- Airtight house design
Automated ventilation system
Carpet free - tiles/concrete/timber flooring throughout
Chemical free cleaning products used
Heat recovery ventilation (HRV)
Low VOC paints/sealer/varnish
Natural oil sealer/finishes
Wax based sealer/finish
- Housing Type:
- Apartment
- Project Type:
- Retrofit/addition
- Builder
- Never Stop Group
- Designer
- Breathe Architecture
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