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HPH344: Hazel Tree Passivhaus – with Janice Gardiner

Jan 31, 2024
Janice Gardiner, an ecologist and Passivhaus project client, discusses her award-winning project, Hazel Tree Passive House. She talks about finding the site, choosing an architect with ecological credentials, using clay plaster as a finish, DIY kitchen installation, challenges faced, DIY plant room design, electricity consumption, sustainable changes, visiting the show notes, and the membership community announcement.
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Quick takeaways

  • Janice and her husband actively participated in the decision-making process, incorporating their values of sustainability and simplicity into their choices.
  • Living in their passive house has improved their energy bills significantly, with their electricity generation exceeding their consumption, allowing for exports and financial rewards.

Deep dives

Janice Gardner's Award-Winning Project: Hazel Tree Passive House

Janice Gardner embarked on a self-build adventure in the countryside after her children left home. Unable to find an existing house that met their criteria, they discovered a plot of land for sale with stunning countryside views. The site included an old pub garden and a nearby grassland field. Janice and her husband decided to build their eco-friendly home on this land, with the goal of downsizing and creating an environmentally conscious dwelling. They enlisted the expertise of architect Josh from Green Trace Architects, who helped them design a sustainable and modern home. The house is built using a timber frame with wood fiber insulation, and it is clad in a combination of tin and verceda. The interior features clay plaster finishes throughout. The couple also opted for passive house certification to ensure optimal thermal performance. The completed home offers a seamless open-plan living space, exemplifying their desire for a social and eco-friendly dwelling.

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