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efficiency through innovation, research and development
9 Star Home – Western Australia
Brickworks Building Products™ has been assisting industry participants in the delivery of energy efficient housing through the supply of our products and extensive research and development programs.
Austral Bricks® and Bristile Roofing® are long-term supporters of Jade Projects, a Perth-based designer/builder that specialises in affordable, energyefficient housing. Their latest offering, the 9 Star Jade 909, had the highest rating of any project on an estate established by the WA government to showcase energy-efficient design.
The Jade 909 exploits the four well established design principles – orientation, insulation, ventilation and thermal mass. The home has no air conditioning, just ceiling fans to assist ventilation and the three kilowatt PV cells exceed the homes power requirements. The result is a water saving of 76 percent over a standard house, and nothing to pay on your energy bill plus receive energy credits.
The use of clay bricks and terracotta roof tiles is a feature of all three of Jade’s star rated house designs.
The home has won numerous awards at the WA GreenSmart awards including the coveted Home of the Year and the Water Efficiency award.