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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 AND WATER EFFICIENT 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 & RECYCLED MATERIALS

- 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 SPECIFICATIONS

- 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

RENEWABLE ENERGY SPECIFICATIONS

- All-Electric Home?
- Yes
- Renewable energy used:
- Solar PV grid connect
- Size of PV system:
- 5.475
- Average Daily Energy Consumption:
- 4kWh

HOUSE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS

- 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 AND WASTE REDUCTION

- Garden / Outdoors
- Composting
- Waste Reduction Practices:
- Compost all food scraps
  Recycle
  Repair
  Waste free/reduced construction site

HEALTHY HOME FEATURES

- 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

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