Browse Forums Eco Living Re: Owner build a solar passive house 19Sep 14, 2017 9:18 pm MarkSindone This sounds like a really interesting notion to read up more on. Here's a really good resource. http://www.yourhome.gov.au/passive-design Passive design principles are not new, they're just not often applied. It's a pity really, as it can make homes more comfortable and cheaper to run. Re: Owner build a solar passive house 20Jan 31, 2018 4:58 pm I'm at the design stage of a new house in SE QLD on the coast. Currently we use the A/C for ~3 months, and have not needed any heating during the winter months. Some days we even find that the northern sun during winter provides too much warmth. How should I plan for eaves and size windows for the house? Are there any guides as to when to have no direct sun on the glazing? eg. between 10am-2pm, from mid Nov-Mar. I'm also debating whether or not achieving passive house standard is worth it. 0 4986 Sorry but you have a crap builder. Probably too late now. For our last build I only spoke to builders who would allow me easy access (at no cost). I used my own sparky… 10 9837 If so what were the "special circumstances" under which it was granted? "Note: If the development consent is for 'dual occupancy' an owner-builder permit can only be… 0 14072 |