TRUE ZERO COUNTRY

Designer: Glen Rodgers, Zero C

Assessor: Glen Rodgers, Zero C

Project cost estimate: $550,000

House size: 135.1sqm

Energy rating: 8.4 stars

Designed to passive solar principles, True Zero Country has a small footprint and will achieve true net zero by 2039. The majority of rooms have a direct northern aspect and the living area has an insulated concrete screed slab for thermal mass. High-performance glazing has been used throughout the home and flexible shading provided by deciduous vines provides shade to the north pergolas.

Designed for aging in place, True Zero Country provides ramp entry, 920mm wide doors, stepless shower bases to wet areas and the floor plan can be adjusted to provide a single-level, full-access option.

The internal environment of the home uses quality finishes that are low VOC including the paint and the design allows for its residents to be socially engaged with the neighbours and local community to connect with their local environment. The front transition zone acts as a place for gathering socially with the installation of a firepit to enjoy.

Highly sustainable with minimal bills, True Zero Country can also be adapted to run completely off-grid by becoming self-sufficient for energy and water.

True Zero Country is the complete package, with a high level of sustainability, low in running costs, environmentally connected and culturally appropriate to achieve a low impact on Country as a whole.