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Providing a simple yet striking example of how sustainable any renovation project can be, the Sanders Residence successfully links ‘old and new’ to create a home that is well adapted to modern lifestyles whilst also respecting the virtues of heritage.

From passive solar perspective, the home incorporates a new living space with high thermal mass and insulation – including high performance double glazing and double insulation levels to walls and ceilings.

The use of sustainable materials also features prominently – with low VOC joinery and floor coverings, zero VOC paint and sustainable materials being incorporated throughout.

On the technology front the home is almost 100% self sufficient for electricity and water by incorporating a grid connected solar panel system, rainwater harvesting, a waterless urinal and greywater reuse.

In summary, every component in this project is ‘off the shelf’ and the home shows that you can have your cake and eat it too!

PRIMARY ELEMENTS INCLUDE:

  • 6 star energy rating (0 stars before renovation) of Victorian period home
  • Low ‘e’ and argon gas double glazing
  • Extensive use of plantation, recycled and low toxicity materials
  • Zero VOC paint and timber floor coatings
  • 3.8 kW solar power system to create net export of electricty to grid
  • ‘GatorPro’ greywater system
  • 9,000 lt rainwater system to whole house
  • 6 star low flow urinal
  • Extensive, yet compact, food producing garden

Photography: Open2View

Third Ecology Architects
Newtown, Victoria
Geelong West Residence 2
Geelong West Residence 2
Geelong West Residence 2
Geelong West Residence 2
Geelong West Residence 2
Geelong West Residence 2
Geelong West Residence 2
Geelong West Residence 2
Geelong West Residence 2

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Geelong West Residence 2

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“At Third Ecology, we design, document and project manage new custom homes, renovations & additions, multi-residential and solar power system installation projects for owner occupiers, investors and developers in the Geelong region, the Surf Coast & Bellarine Peninsula”.

Mark is the founding Director of Geelong based Architectural firms Third Ecology Architects and Land Design Build.

With over 25 years experience designing, documenting, project managing and constructing projects for his clients, Mark is perfectly placed to assist and guide you with the hundreds of decisions that need to be made for every project.​