A new net zero display home has been unveiled by the state government as part of a sustainable estate, offering a glimpse into the future of state-backed housing developments.
The home is part of the Panorama development being overseen by Landcom – the NSW Government’s land and property development wing – in North Wilton, a suburb in Sydney’s southwest.
According to Landcom, this development will deliver 5,600 new homes over the next 20 years and is “one of the key actions” for the NSW government’s Net Zero Cities Action Plan, a major initiative towards its 2050 net zero target.
Landcom’s net zero display home, part of the Panorama estate in North Wilton, NSW. Picture: Landcom
The display home, according to Landcom, has been designed to produce enough renewable energy to offset the annual carbon emissions of its estimated energy use.
It is fully electric, including an electric vehicle charger and an electric heat pump, and is fully powered by rooftop solar and batteries.
Other features said to maximise energy efficiency include airtight insulated doors, a mechanical heat recovery ventilation system and double glazed windows.
Landcom also state that the display even includes “smart moisture control” to prevent condensation within the home.
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The display includes a host of eco features, including an EV charger and tapware made of recycled materials. Picture: Landcom
According to Landcom, the cost to build the home – including its Green Star specifications for sustainability and Net Zero – is estimated to start at about $520,000.
Blocks at the Panorama estate in North Wilton range between $515,000 and $670,000, leaving the lowest estimated cost of a net zero house and land package at around $1.035m.
Minister for planning and public spaces Paul Scully said the net zero home demonstrated that sustainable house features weren’t just for high-end builds.
“They can be delivered by the industry at scale and can help cut the cost of living by lowering water and energy bills with a potential saving of around $1,700 every year for homeowners,” he said.
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The kitchen countertops are also made from recycled materials. Picture: Landcom.
“Increasingly people are interested in the choices that might be available to them to build and live more sustainably while reducing their bills,” Mr Scully said.
“This display home will help to remove some of the mystery about available technologies and how they can be used in new and existing homes.”
Minister for energy Penny Sharpe said the display showed homeowners ways to “be [their] own power station”.
“Making small energy efficient changes around your home can make a big difference in cutting your energy bills and emissions,” she said.
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The home, part of the Panorama estate in North Wilton, is 30km from Wollongong. Picture: Landcom
Landcom described Panorama’s sustainability features as “world leading”, citing its six-star Green Star Communities rating certified by the Green Building Council of Australia.
The Panorama net zero home at North Wilton will be open to the public from Saturday, February 14.
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