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Solar House Day
August 2005
Solar House Day 10/11th September
2005 (Energy Efficient Homes on Display 11am – 4pm)
“Solar House Day demonstrates how simple it is to build or
renovate a home that requires virtually no heating or cooling other
then that provided freely by the sun and our environment”
Mahalath Halperin ANZSES Chair
If you are thinking of building a new home, renovating an existing
one, or simply considering your options, come and learn how to improve
the liveability and efficiency of your house to make it more energy-efficient,
healthy and naturally comfortable all year ‘round.
Over one hundred homes featuring passive and active solar design
elements will open their doors across Australia and New Zealand
during Solar House Day on September 11th to help raise community
and national awareness of the importance of good residential design.
Organised by the Australian and New Zealand Solar Energy Society
(ANZSES) with continued support from the Australian Greenhouse Office
(AGO), Solar House Day offers the opportunity to explore actual
solar homes to gain insight into the effectiveness, comfort and
economic efficiencies of responsible design.
Visit www.solarhouseday.com
for regular updates including house locations in the coming months
A house that is passive solar in design requires less energy to
warm and cool and is therefore less harmful to our environment –
it is that simple. Basic design, climatic response, water re-use
and recycling, standby power, lighting, transport, grey-water and
waste are all areas where we can make substantial energy and dollar
savings.
Passive solar design features being promoted during Solar House
Day include solar orientation or ‘siting’ of the house
on the block to exploit the light and heat freely provided by the
sun.
The appropriate application of insulation, thermal mass, glazing,
natural ventilation and solar shading will be displayed and explained.
Active solar measures, such as solar electricity, solar hot water
and the effective use of rain water tanks will also be illustrated
and explained – including details of generous government rebate
schemes that help with installation and running costs.
Ms Mahalath Halperin, ANZSES Chair, said that this years Solar
House Day would be of significant importance to the Australian public
‘Due to the current climatic circumstances and the importance
of responsible water management in and around the home, this years
Solar House Day will feature a greater concentration of homes displaying
water management and water saving ideas and techniques then in previous
years. This along with the continued improvement in energy saving
development and technics will ensure Solar House Day 2005 will be
the most relevant, practical and successful ever.’
Tickets can be purchased on the day from the first house visited
which will then allow access to all other Solar House Day venues.
Visitors will receive a comprehensive Info Kit packed with material
explaining all the features they see. They will meet with architects,
designers, owners and householders to get a first-hand account of
how to build a water wise and energy saving home.
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