9.6 Star NatHERS Rating
Located in a vibrant inner-city Melbourne suburb, this three-bedroom home epitomises sustainable urban living. Seeking the highest level of Passive House Certification, this home maximises solar panel installation to offset energy usage, installing a below-ground water tank for rainwater capture and re-use, establishing a food production garden above the garage, and incorporating water-saving plumbing fixtures with greywater re-use. The home has been designed to maximise northern glazing to the street, while also punctuating the floor plan with central courtyards to provide all internal spaces with natural light for passive heating and cooling. The architectural detailing and materiality of the home is a modern interpretation of the surrounding architectural language, and has been designed in such a way to complement the character of the neighbourhood without devaluing its significance. It represents a holistic approach to sustainable living in an urban environment, serving as a model for environmentally conscious architecture and lifestyle choices.
Homeowner
The Passive House
impact over its lifetime
Measured by auditing tool, eTool
balloons of co2 gas removed from the atmosphere
Trees planted
the amount of zero energy Australian homes for a year
number of cars taken off the road
As a renovation project to an existing heritage home, it can sometimes be challenging to reach our carbon reduction targets. The existing house had a low energy rating due to lack of insulation and high performance glazing, while also being powered by a gas hot water system and heated by a gas-powered hydronic system.
