This house has a SIX STAR ENERGY RATING
from Firstrate, exceeding the current standards. Some of design features
and reasons the house is so energy efficient are:
Orientation toward the North
Compact floor plan
Super insulated walls & ceilings
Double glazed well sealed timber windows
Cross ventilation for summer cooling
Thermal mass from concrete slab which is uncovered, and 200mm stone internal
walls
Solar hot water service with backup from wood stove
Dry composting toilet with integral grey water system
West facade.
The north patio with planter beds and structure for future greenhouse enclosure.
Upstairs bedoom under the coved ceiling.
Dining room.
Playroom with dormer opening out to balcony.
Truth window.
A golden summers afternoon with deciduous vines shading the west windows.
North facade.