Forest Hill Passivhaus
Residential: Single Dwelling
Passivhaus Plus Certification
Forest Hill, VIC, 2024
This new double-storey family home in Forest Hill was designed to replace an outdated, inefficient dwelling with a healthier and more sustainable alternative. For this young family, creating a comfortable living environment with clean, healthy air was a top priority. The design focuses on energy efficiency and indoor air quality, delivering a modern home that supports their lifestyle and well-being for years to come.
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AIRTIGHTNESS n50 ACH@50pascals: 0.37
HEATING DEMAND (kWh/m².yr): 10.7
COOLING DEMAND (kWh/m².yr): 7.1
HEATING LOAD (W/m²): 11.4
COOLING LOAD (W/m²): 16.8
PRIMARY ENERGY DEMAND (PE) (kWh/m².yr): 54
PRIMARY ENERGY RENEWABLE DEMAND (PER): 24
PRIMARY ENERGY RENEWABLE GENERATION (PER): 107 -
LOCATION: Forest Hill Passivhaus, VIC
NCC CLIMATE ZONE: 6 – Mild temperate
NATHERS CLIMATE ZONE: 62
YEAR OF COMPLETION: 2024
TREATED FLOOR AREA (PHPP sqm): 206.2
PROJECT TYPE: New Build
RESIDENTIAL: Single Dwelling
CONSTRUCTION TYPE: Timber Frame
CERTIFICATION LEVEL/ ENERGY STANDARD: Passivhaus Plus
THIRD PARTY CERTIFICATIONS: Nathers -
MHRV SYSTEM: Zehnder ComfoAir Q350
DOMESTIC HOT WATER SYSTEM: Sanden Electric Heat Pump 315L
EXTERIOR WALL TYPE, U-VALUE: Timber frame with insulation, 0.265
FLOOR SLAB TYPE, U-VALUE: Concrete slab on ground floor, timber framed first floor, 0.405
ROOF INSULATION TYPE, MANUFACTURER: (R6.0)
ROOF CONSTRUCTION: Timber frame insulated with batts
ROOF ENVELOPE U-VALUE: 0.215
WALL FRAME TYPE: Timber framed
GLAZING TYPE, MANUFACTURER, U W-VALUE, G-VALUE, U G-VALUE: PressGlass Silverstar 4*/16Ar/4/16Ar/*4 4/4/4 (44), PressGlass, 1.09, 0.53,
0.58,
EXTERNAL DOOR TYPE, MANUFACTURER, U D-VALUE: Logikhaus Aluclad Timber 88 FSC Jointed Pine triple-glazed, Logikhaus -
NUMBER OF MODULES: 26
HEIGHT, WIDTH OF ONE MODULE (m, m) : 1903 (l) x 1134 (w)
HEIGHT OF ARRAY: 0.7
EFFICIENCY (%): 95
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High level windows in all main habitable rooms to gain views to the sky and surrounding tree canopies. Feature stair near centre of house as the main circulation and discussion feature.
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Some existing trees as well as a large garage (to be retained) on the north side made siting more challenging.
Project Members
PASSIVHAUS CERTIFIER: Detail Green (Luc Plowman)
ARCHITECT/ BUILDING DESIGNER: Maxa Design
BUILDER: Inline Constructions
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER: Oranik Engineers
WINDOW SUPPLIER: Logikhaus
HRV SUPPLIER: Fantech
INSULATION SUPPLIER: Pro clima
ROOFING SUPPLIER: Specialised cladding and roofing
BLOWER DOOR TESTER: Passivetech
PHOTOGRAPHER: Chris Neylon Photography