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Grey Water Plumbing
Grey Water Ready Plumbing Fact Sheet
(.65MB PDF)
The greywater system plays a big part in the water efficiency of Josh’s House. This fact sheet covers:
- Greywater regulations
- Types of greywater systems
- Greywater ready plumbing
- The greywater systems installed in Josh’s House
- Indicative costs of greywater
Integrated Water Systems
Integrated Water Systems Fact Sheet
(3.16MB PDF)
How we design and manage our water systems makes a massive impact on water savings. This fact sheet looks at:
- Rainwater harvesting
- Greywater reuse
- Bore water use
- Storm water use
- Water efficient plumbing & design
Landscaping FAQs
Landscaping FAQs for Josh’s House
(4.04MB PDF)
Josh is well known for his love of gardening so we thought we would provide some extra details on the Josh’s House landscape highlights.
- Gabion walls
- Hydrozoning
- Are bores sustainable?
- Other water sensitive features
- Local food production systems
- Shading strategies
- Other plants
- Children’s play features
Solar Energy Initiatives
Solar Energy Initiatives Fact Sheet
(929KB PDF)
In 2018 a major upgrade of the solar system was undertaken, along with the replacement of the original gas boosted solar hot water system with an electric heat pump, and the gas stove with an induction cooktop. A new 6.4kW solar array and 5kW hybrid inverter was installed to cover the additional load of these new appliances as well as an electric vehicle (EV). The battery was also replaced with a new, more efficient model.
Universal Access & Liveable Homes
Universal Access & Liveable Homes Fact Sheet
(.330MB PDF)
Sustainable housing design should also tackle issues such as social inclusiveness and design life. This fact sheet covers home design for people with mobility challenges, including:
- Walkway, doorway and hallway measurements
- Flush entry’s
- Toilet & shower accessibility
- Wall reinforcement
Waste
Waste Fact Sheet
(627KB PDF)
Over half of all the waste produced in WA comes from the construction and demolition industry. On this fact sheet we cover the Josh’s House waste reduction strategy’s including:
- Pre-construction waste management
- On-site waste management activities
- Off-site waste management activities
Wall Types and Insulation
Wall Types and Insulation Fact Sheet
(.4MB PDF)
Walls and insulation play a critical role in the thermal performance of a home. This fact sheet shows you the various types of insulation that was used in Josh’s House.
Windows and Glazing
Windows and Glazing Fact Sheet
(.84MB PDF)
This fact sheet covers the key role that window location and glazing plays in the thermal performance of a house.
Window Furnishings
Window Furnishings Fact Sheet
(2.67MB PDF)
Window treatments are a key factor in the thermal performance of a house with up to 40% of home heating and cooling energy lost via the windows. This fact sheet looks at:
- Solar Passive Design
- Choosing the right window furnishings
- Curtains – fabrics, fitting & design
- Blinds
- Shutters