Barwell House
Location | Curtin, ACT Completed | June 2014
EER | 7.5 stars Area | 236m²
Builder | Jigsaw Housing Images | Rod Vargas
Key features
4 bed, 2 living & 2 bath
840m² slighty sloped block with orientation of north to the back
Double garage
Raked ceilings to living areas, and dedicated study space
Customised joinery including robes, extensive kitchen storage and laundry
Floor finishes include; concrete, timber, tiles and carpet
Large northen facing deck connecting the living areas to the backyard
Tailored to the site and designed to our client's brief and budget
Sustainability
R1 insulated concrete slab
R2.5 insulation to exterior walls
R5 insulation to the roof space
R1.5 insulation to internal walls
R3 insulation between levels
Building envelope well-sealed to prevent air leakage
PVC souble glazed windows (lowE coating to living areas)
Thermal mass of slab used for solar passive heating
Electric radiator panels for supplementary heating
Natural ventilation and ceiling fans for cooling
LED lighting
Evacuated tube solar hot water
5000L rainwater tank
Low VOC finishes
“Thanks to the excellent combination of architect + scientist + builder we have a beautiful and comfortable family home with a flexible layout that will adapt with us over time. From design through to build process, the team were excellent at listening, engaging and providing ideas. We love the final result which is a warm, inviting and light-filled home that is energy efficient to run”