CasaJarrah
Location | O'Connor, ACT Completed | March 2016
EER | 8 stars Area | 155m² (garage 43m²)
Builder | 35 Degrees Images | Ben Wrigley
More to come soon…
Key features
3 bed, 3 living & 2 bath
Sustainability
EER | 8 stars
High levels of insulation in walls (R2.5) and ceilings (R5)
Burnished concrete flooring with R1 insulation to slab edge and underside
Thermal mass of slab used to regulate internal temperatures
Vapour permeable building wrap to control moisture and reduce air movement past insulation
Testing to ensure building envelope integrity: thermographic inspection of insulation and fan depressurisation to ensure airtightness
8.2 air changes per hour at 50Pa (typical Canberra house 15-25)
Window and eave sizes optimised through scientific analysis and collaboration with architect
Small electric radiator panels for heating
Ceiling fans for cooling
PVC double-glazed tilt and turn windows