Hear about the objectives of house design in terms of sustainable heating, cooling and energy usage. Geoff will speak specifically to rain water recovery, solar generation and storage, as well as passive heating and cooling elements. This suburban home is effectively 100% renewable and creates an income stream of approx. $75/month on average from energy generated.

• 10am, 1pm, 4pm 16 Nov (Sat)

• 10am, 1pm, 4pm 17 Nov (Sun)

Free admission, spaces limited, please register here.

Hurdon heights

Owner: Geoff Eaton

Size: 175 sqm

Key features:

• Solar generation and storage (11kw PV & 16kwh batteries), effectively 100% renewable energy usage.

• Rain water recovery for home use and garden - independent of city supply.

• Passive heating and cooling systems, materials and design - thermal mass, underground ducting, positioning.

• Solid polyurethane sheets insulation