eco-design

The perrinepod encourages an environmentally friendly and energy efficient way of life with its very green, highly sustainable design.

Thermal insulation rating Standard R4.0 Optional higher performance
  The perrinepod sits .3m above ground, improving thermal insulation and cross ventilation.
Sound STC 52 sound attenuation rating to external envelope.
Wind resistance of structure/glazing Standard 280kph Optional higher performance

Rated components

Toilet suite “Combo-Vario BTW” suite by Duravit (5 star WELS rating)
Basin mixer “Maris” by Kludi (5 star water rating)
Shower mixer “Maris” by Kludi (5 star water rating)
Shower set “Crestial” 5 spray WELS 91pm by Kludi (3 Star WELS rating)
Washing machine option 6kg front loading (3 star energy rating, 4 star water rating)
Dryer option 4.5kg Autosensing (2 star energy rating)
Fridge “Iridium” 442Lt (3.5 Star energy rating)
Dishdrawer Custom built single “EZKleen” (2.5 Star water rating)

Hot water system

EcoSmart™ heat pump hot water system Standard
  100% Australian owned
  Captures latent heat energy abundant in the air, and transfers that energy to a storage tank.
  Significantly less greenhouse gas emissions than electric storage systems.
  Optional operation from solar cells.
  Optional integration of heat pump in cavity.
EcoSmart™ Water Guardian Standard
  Hot water is available at your tap as soon as it is turned on.
  Cooled water in your hot water line is recirculated back to the hot water system until it becomes warm again.
  A temperature rise in the water turns this system off.
  Can save the average household over 16,000 litres of water per year.
Light Tinted windows
Solar louvres Articulated Fixed
  Control entry of sunlight in winter and summer.
Solar energy Standard integration for solar panels.
  Optional provision of solar panels.
bioSystem 2000 ATU treatment system Optional
  Conversion of household wastewater into safe, clear, high quality odourless effluent for garden distribution.
  Above ground spray irrigation, or below ground drip irrigation.

Connections

Electrics and plumbing Pre-ducted into structure.
  One plug-in point, and control panel, for all services.
Power Standard single phase 220V power supply.
Mains sewer Standard to 2m in distance.
Roof deck Optional plantable roof deck.