Sustainability Award winner
Being nominated for three Sustainability Awards was awesome recognition for our project. Winning all three categories showed how well the project was regarded amongst the architecture community. Read More
October comfort and cost report
Longer, warmer days reduced the need for any form of heating to keep indoors at a comfortable temperature. The extra sunshine increased solar power production so we had more than enough electricity for household demand and charging EVs. Read More
Sustainability Awards finalist
Having all three submissions to the 2021 Sustainability Awards added to the list of finalists is a stunning result. This is special recognition for everyone involved in what has been an epic journey from concept to completion. Read More
September comfort and cost report
As the days and nights become warmer, less mechanical heating is required to assist passive solar heating (plus insulation) to maintain a comfortable temperature indoors. Increased solar power exports and decreased grid imports reduced the energy bill to 50c per day. Read More
August comfort and cost report
In August, our high performance home maintained a comfortable indoor temperature within the target range of 18 to 21oC. The month’s energy bill was $47 or approximately $1.50 per day, ... Read More
July comfort and cost report
Analysing the temperature monitoring and electricity consumption data for July is an opportunity to review the comfort and cost of living in a passive solar, all-electric home. Read More
Electric vehicle summer experience
Committing to electric vehicle only driving was a positive experience. The cars have more than enough range to meet our urban needs, with the MG ZS EV enabling longer distance travel. In summer, trickle charging the EVs with excess solar power minimised the running costs. Read More
Landscaping 23B
Two landscaping projects done and one to go. When we started on the site development, one of our objectives was completing the gardens as soon as possible after house construction. ... Read More
23B interior finished
Finishing the 23B interior took longer than expected in a challenging 2020, but it's finished. We've moved into our new home and are delighted to be here. The team certainly used everything they learned from building the others to make this a special home. Read More