ARTICLE / 2019.01.18
A39 House - Overview
I've recently finished a self-build of a small (90m²) house in Brisbane. It's been "running" for 2 years now. It's in Brisbane. TL:DR > See the article in Santuary Magazine (PDF) ... or view the time lapse of construction ... or there's a photo gallery below.…
I've recently finished a self-build of a small (90m²) house in Brisbane. It's been "running" for 2 years now. It's in Brisbane. TL:DR >
- See the article in Santuary Magazine (PDF) ...
- or view the time lapse of construction...
- or there's a photo gallery below...
- or check out the article in Owner Builder magazine (PDF).
- or feast on a more scientific AIRAH presentation (PDF)
- Based on Passive House principles - airtight, heat-exchanger, passive solar design.
- Phase Change Material - thermal mass without the weight (BioPCM)
- Custom built benches from Cadagee trees felled on site
- Recycled flooring, deck and custom cabinetry
- Monitoring system for temperature and energy using IotaWatt and OneWire sensors
- Cypress framing and weatherboard (termite resistant without pesticide)
- Vapour-permeable membrane, with external polystyrene insulation; door blower test
- built with French HelperX workers
- built a house as "skilled amateur"
- used BIM (Revit) for design, building, scheduling and takeoffs
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3 comments
It’s a beautiful house- a labour of love. Congratulations.
hi, which brand of PCM did you use?
I used "BioPCM" from a Melbourne supplier. It comes in little ice-pack-style plastic.