Description

Our house is a Passive House EnerPHit project that prioritises energy efficiency, comfort and affordability. This leaky 1950s weatherboard home has been transformed into one of Australia's highest performing homes by giving it a deep energy retrofit and applying passive house principles. The home showcases the benefits of this approach: rather than a knockdown rebuild, we reduced waste and embodied energy in the build and contributed to a sustainable future.

There are only a small number of EnerPHit homes in Australia. The home's unique build and repurposed features will be presented. The overall aim is to raise awareness about the process and of passive house principles, to hopefully change the way we build in Melbourne and Australia to one that benefits the health of its residents and the earth. Healthy homes, healthy people.

What's On

Dylan, Director of Alwyn Projects, will present the principles of passive house and share details around the build and function of the home. Visitors will learn the process and benefits of a passive house and also the benefits of reusing site materials. The home has a number of special features that focus on repurposing and embodied carbon. Information on the building envelope and displays will be available on the house tours and there will be discussions with the PassiveHouse Designer and Landscape Architect on site.