Passive House by Frasers Property Australia

Passive House by Frasers Property Australia Australia’s first Passive House by a national property developer

Life, Point Cook, VIC

Life, Point Cook, VIC

What is a Passive House?

Life, Point Cook, VIC

Originating in Germany, Passivehaus (or Passive House) is a sustainable, high-performance building standard that reduces a building’s ecological footprint. Passive House certified buildings are designed to achieve outstanding energy efficiency through features such as: •

Double (or triple)-glazed windows

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Continuous thermal insulation

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Airtight measures to reduce air leakage

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Elimination of thermal bridges and condensation

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Provision of a heat recovery ventilation system to ensure a continuous flow of fresh air.

These features help to better regulate temperature control in the house and drastically reduce heating and cooling costs, saving energy while improving air quality and comfort levels.

Life, Point Cook, VIC

Why Passive House?

Life, Point Cook, VIC

There are currently about 40 Passive House buildings in Australia, however most are highly individualised private residences that are not accessible to the masses.

Frasers Property Australia is the first major property developer to achieve Passive House certification and the first to make Passive House accessible to the national residential property market. Furthermore, it has achieved a Passive House Plus certification level, meaning it can generate more energy through onsite rooftop solar PV than it consumes over the course of a year.

Starting in early 2022, the Point Cook Passive House will take part in a housing-design experiment

whereby it will be compared to a nearby house of the same size and similar layout – built to a traditional ‘non-Passive House’ design. Two families will move into the respective homes and take part in the experiment, where Frasers Property Australia will gather data on energy consumption, comfort levels and building performance.

It is hoped the results will show that the long-term energy savings, combined with improvements in home performance, comfort, and wellbeing, will make Passive House design something the volume construction sector will want to embrace in the future.

Benefits of a Passive House.

Life, Point Cook, VIC

The unique features of Passive House result in a range of environmental, living, financial and health benefits. These include: •

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Removal of pollutants and odours from the air – thanks to the ventilation system installed in Passive House, there is a constant supply of fresh air, whilst also maintaining a comfortable air temperature.

Increased comfort – a high level of consultation that eliminates any ‘weak spots’ around the building edges. This also eliminates cold corners and avoids excessive heat loss, meaning occupants will benefit from excellent thermal comfort yearround, no matter what the weather is outside.

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Noise reduction – the airtightness of the construction and high performance glazing systems, enables occupants to lock unwanted noise outside the home. This is extremely beneficial when homes are close to neighbours, busy roads, train lines or other noisy activities.

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No mould and condensation – The combining airtightness , continuous insulation and mechanical ventilation system ensures that the risk of mould and condensation is eliminated, making the home healthier to live in.

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Cleaner air – thanks again to its airtight design and mechanical ventilation, Passive House produces real benefits for those with hay fever and asthma by reducing dust and allergens present in the air.

Passive House Quick Facts.

Energy

Renewables

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PV Modules = 18no. sungrow w/ hybrid inverter

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Total generation = 7914 kWh/a

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Generation capacity in relation to footprint = 80kWh/m2a

Heating Demand

12.8 kWh/m2a

Cooling Demand

8.6 kWh/m2a

PER

46.4 kWh/m2a Walls

Lightweight+ brick veneer clad walls

Rendered walls

Membrane

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70mm Bradford Soundscreen insulation = R1.6 (internal service cavity)

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90mm Bradford Gold Batt insulation= R2.7

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Total Rvalue 4.3

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Uvalue = 0.270

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Same as above +

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60mm polystyrene cladding

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Uvalue = 0.270

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Proclima Intello Vapour check thermostable membrane (int)

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Proclima Solitex extasan Vapour permeable membrane (ext)

Slab

Roof

80mm concrete topping on Waffle pod (floor finish on top)

140mm + 260mm Bradford Glasswool

Perimeter ins: 30mm styroboard XPS sheet

Total Rvalue= 7.5

Underlab Ins : 75mm styroboard XPS sheet

Uvalue = 0.148

Uvalue = 0.277 Windows Logikhaus

68 Alu/pine

U Value Frames

1.31-1.64 W/m2K

U Value Glazing

1.15 W/m2K

U Value Window

1.31 to 1.47 W/m2K

U Value Window Installed

1.40 to 1.80 W/m2K approx.

SHGC

0.43 to 0.63 Area

GFA

223.56m2

TFA

146m2

Footprint

99.35m2

PHPP Verification

Energy Balance *Typical Details (not to scale)

Partners and sponsors.

The Australian Passive House Association (APHA) is an independent, not-for-profit organisation which aims to lead change by educating, promoting, and supporting the delivery of Certified Passive House buildings in Australia. Our vision is that all Australians live and work in healthy, comfortable, low energy, resilient buildings.

Creation Homes are an established national developer and construction group. Since its inception in 2013, the company has grown to over 400 staff and contractors, across four states, and has solidified its reputation as one of Australia’s leading players in the medium density market.

Grün Consulting seeks to inspire and guide our clients toward development that provides positive environmental, social, and economic returns.

Grün Consulting is an Inhabit company. Inhabit is a unique, multi-disciplinary collective of experienced architects, designers, engineers and contractors who work both independently and in partnership to make a positive contribution to our built environment. Together, Grün Consulting and Inhabit offer consultancy across the building lifecycle from concept and schematic design to tendering and construction.

Life, Point Cook, VIC

Contact: For further information and to find out more, contact Frasers Property: sustainability@frasersproperty.com.au www.frasersproperty.com.au