Sustainability at Collombatti Cottage
Pre-Fabulous!
Yes, she is pre-fabu-ulous! This rainwater and renewable-powered cottage was built locally off-site then transported to Collombatti.
The modular build process incorporated essential sustainable design principles such as passive design, natural ventilation, thermal comfort, ecologically sensitive materials, water conservation, materials wastage reduction and energy efficiency to adhere to what we believe to be essential building standards to reduce environmental effects.
The sustainable construction processes involve economical material usage, minimal site impacts and quality control within the factory environment to minimise the ecological impact and improve the performance of the building.
It is logical for us to have a similarly conscious approach to how it functions. We have packed as many sustainable features into the property as possible - double glazing, all electric and solar fed, additional insulation including under floor.
From a day to day perspective, it also means that our waste products are considered - we use Xero Co cleaning products and make our own Collombatti Cottage personal care range to reduce single use plastics. All waste is filtered through a worm farm septic system. We ask that you utilise the kitchen island bin system to its full advantage by using the compost, general and recyclable receptacles accordingly.
Efficiency Inclusions
- 110 000 litre water tank (double filtered for drinking).
- Metheven flow managing tap ware
- Worm farm septic system
- All electric appliances (induction cooking, LED lighting)
- Heat pump hot water system
- Double glazing throughout
- Under floor insulation
- Maximum insulation in all walls
- Thoughtful sectioning to close off and open wings
- In built ceiling recess across all rear rooms with allowance for curtaining to create
- maximum insulation.
- Built to BAL -29 standard
- Hardwood flooring throughout
- 50m2 rear hardwood deck with flyover insulated roof.
- Ceiling fans in all rooms
- Combustion fire with bakers oven - all wood gathered onsite
- Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning in lounge and main bedroom
- Maximised cross ventilation including breezeway’s
While Collombatti Cottage is still in its infancy, there is a plan for the space moving forward which develops on what has commenced. Our duty is to caretake and responsibly manage this spectacular parcel. The added benefits will be visible as we head towards a renewable focused, greener future.
Sing out if you are interested in the build and design process or inclusions, we are passionate about the model and benefits for our environment and happy to have a conversation around any of the above-mentioned.
A Warm Welcome
Everybody is welcome here. Any religion, gender and race around the world. We are working to improve accessibility, please talk to us about what you need to feel comfortable and welcome in our space. We welcome visitors to Collombatti, a place we acknowledge the Dunghutti People. We pay our respects to all Elders past, present and emerging and acknowledge their deep and ongoing connection and cultural responsibilities to this land.