Sustainability/Fire resistance
Building on an existing stone and glass café (now the living area), the development has sought to utilise sustainable design without compromising on luxury. All the stone has been sourced from on the property. Many of the doors and windows have been recycled, from as diverse properties as 101 Collins Street or the previous shed. All new windows are double glazed. Many of the principles of sustainable building also fit with what is required for maximising fire resistance. Eucalypts have been cleared to an 18 metre circumference around the building which has provided firewood for sustainable heating
The rear entry driveway of has been planted with Robinias which adds fragrance when in bloom. These trees are deciduous and have fire retardant qualities in foliage and developing air circulation.
The living area was oriented east to west so to remedy this problem, electrically operated clerestory windows were installed to bring the winter sun in.
All new windows are north facing to create a ‘heat bank’ which absorbs the heat into the concrete and gradually releases this heat through the evening.
Electricity is solar, but linked into the grid. Drinking water is stored in the food grade new tank (80,000 litres). The concrete water tank is 90,000 litres (not yet functioning) and you will discover the old steam tender at the back of the property which is a further 10,000 litres, but dedicated only for fire fighting. Our roof sprinkler system is fed by our neighbours’ dam at the corner of our property.
We have our own sewerage system - please only flush natural waste items.
There is a secondary outside shower room with two toilets in addition which were originally used to service the cafe.
Building on an existing stone and glass café (now the living area), the development has sought to utilise sustainable design without compromising on luxury. All the stone has been sourced from on the property. Many of the doors and windows have been recycled, from as diverse properties as 101 Collins Street or the previous shed. All new windows are double glazed. Many of the principles of sustainable building also fit with what is required for maximising fire resistance. Eucalypts have been cleared to an 18 metre circumference around the building which has provided firewood for sustainable heating
The rear entry driveway of has been planted with Robinias which adds fragrance when in bloom. These trees are deciduous and have fire retardant qualities in foliage and developing air circulation.
The living area was oriented east to west so to remedy this problem, electrically operated clerestory windows were installed to bring the winter sun in.
All new windows are north facing to create a ‘heat bank’ which absorbs the heat into the concrete and gradually releases this heat through the evening.
Electricity is solar, but linked into the grid. Drinking water is stored in the food grade new tank (80,000 litres). The concrete water tank is 90,000 litres (not yet functioning) and you will discover the old steam tender at the back of the property which is a further 10,000 litres, but dedicated only for fire fighting. Our roof sprinkler system is fed by our neighbours’ dam at the corner of our property.
We have our own sewerage system - please only flush natural waste items.
There is a secondary outside shower room with two toilets in addition which were originally used to service the cafe.