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Hydronic heating suppliers Melbourne

A high-quality hydronic heating business, Proheat Hydronics specializes in all kind of hydronic installations.We are situated in Melbourne and provide a personalized experience to assist you, the client, in achieving your intended goals. Since no two projects are alike, we handle each one Hydronic heating Melbourne with great attention to detail while working with you to find the finest solutions available. This might be a brand-new construction, an addition to an existing home without heating, or both! Here is where you begin to design the ideal heating system for your needs. Proheat provides a wide selection of hydronic systems made with high-quality European components. Immergas Boilers are the system we prefer to use because at Proheat we only work with the best. We have great confidence in the efficiency of Immergas Boilers since we have years of experience dealing with them and because we have seen Hydronic heating suppliers Melbourne countless delighted customers. We provide the high-efficiency Intec 12 kw, 30 kw, and Victrix high condensing boilers based on your requirements. This device is available as a 30-kw combined domestic hot water and hydronic unit. The 32 kw Immergas system with standard efficiency is also available. All of the boilers we offer are of the best quality and have excellent designs, and they are all built in Italy. You may be confident that they are the finest choice for the water heating system in your home because they are offered and supported by Hunt Heating.

Nothing is worse than not having access to hot water all the time, particularly on the chilly Melbourne mornings. Hence, spend money on a high-quality boiler for your house so that you never again have to take a cold shower. Proheat's team collaborates with you to develop a hydronic system as well as the most effective and efficient approach to heat it using our top-of-the-line Heat Pumps. Both urban and rural projects benefit greatly from the use of heat pumps. You'll never be left out in the cold because our staff Hydronic Heating Installation only uses the greatest electric systems. Immegras Partage Boxes, which are used to divide your property into heating zones, are recommended when we install Immergas Boilers. This implies that you can divide the interior of your house into multiple zones, each of which can have a distinct system and, consequently, a different thermostat. With the help of our partage boxes, you may utilize a single boiler to warm radiators and slab heating to the proper water temperature and with your own pumps. This is a fantastic technique to guarantee the best level of heating efficiency and can ultimately help you save money

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Hydronic Heating Melbourne - THE HYDRONIC HEATING CO.

We’ve been installing hydronic heating for both residential and commercial customers in Melbourne for over 10 years. We pride ourselves on arriving on-time, having transparent pricing and delivering an exceptional and reliable product. Visit here for more details: https://www.hydronicheatingco.com.au

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We will repair, service, install and replace all Hydronic Heating units, boilers, radiators, panels, convectors in the Melbourne Metropolitan area. Call Us on 1300 135 162 for more information.

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This family house designed by Habitech Systems was designed to maximise garden connections and northern sun on an east/west orientated site in the Melbourne bayside suburb of Hampton. Photography by Nic Granleese

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The house presents as a simple composition of three forms to the street. The garage is clad in weathered recycled hardwood to conceal the garage doors and contrast with the vertically grooved cladding delivered by Habitech’s wall panels for the rest of the house. Its curved wall leads to a front door in the void between garage and front bedroom forms.

Above these forms, the asymmetrical gable roof to the upper level creates a large north facing roof area for 6.5kW of battery ready solar panels to be mounted without the need for unsightly steel frames. The first floor overhangs the ground floor to provide effective northern summer shading and cover to the front door.

The house is planned to potentially accommodate three different generations. In the centre of the house are the main living rooms which are oriented to the north to maximise passive solar performance and open the house to the garden. Branching off this are three separate bedroom zones. The parents retreat is at the rear, at the front is a spare room with fold down bed for the owner’s parents to stay, while the upper level is the domain of the children with their bedrooms, bathroom and a separate sitting room.

This is an all-electric house with intelligent technology used to minimise energy consumption. Systems include heat recovery ventilation, heat pump based hot water and hydronic heating. The house achieved a NatHERS rating of 7.6 Stars.

Hampton House by Habitech Systems This family house designed by Habitech Systems was designed to maximise garden connections and northern sun on an east/west orientated site in the Melbourne bayside suburb of Hampton.

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Somers Modular Home, Victoria

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Somers Modular Home in Victoria

17 Mar 2022

Design: Modscape

Location: Somers, Victoria, Australia

Photos: Emily Bartlett

Somers Modular Home, Australia

Nestled in the south-eastern corner of the picturesque Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, this gorgeous beachside Somers Modular Home with stunning coastal views is all about luxury and natural light.

What was the brief? The clients called on Modscape to design a knockdown rebuild project – a relaxing retreat they’d call home in the summer months. A place to welcome family – most notably their grandchildren – the home is a study in spacious design, maximising the bayside views, and the sustainability benefits of passive heating and cooling.

Accessibility is a key feature of the entire design, with a lift, extra-wide staircase, open bathrooms, and expansive hallways all essential aspects of the clients’ brief

How is the project unique? Decorated with lush green local flora, the front- and backyards effortlessly connect to the inside of the home via large entrances. In fact, accessibility is a key feature of the entire design, with a lift, extra-wide staircase, open bathrooms, and expansive hallways all essential aspects of the clients’ brief. Said lift and stairs lead you to an open-plan living space, bathed in natural sun and lighter tones; while the entertainment area and kitchen make use of minimalist finishes that perfectly complement the beachside aesthetic.

What building methods were used? Our Somers feature home showcases the power of modular to deliver a contemporary residential solution which is not only inviting and accessible, but also uncompromisingly luxurious.

Somers Modular Home in Victoria, Australia – Building Information

Design: Modscape – https://www.modscape.com.au/

Completion date: 2021 Building levels: 2

Key products used: Blackbutt timber and VMZINC cladding (Quartz-Zinc) Double-glazed windows and doors with Interpon Powdercoat finish Plank Mezzano Range solid 4mm oak timber flooring (Rawma) and Godfrey Hirst carpet (Tokyo 740) Artedomus Artetech Pietra Brecciata porcelain panel kitchen bench Corian bathroom benchtop (Glacier White) Corian bathroom basin Solid American oak joinery on vanities Tiles by Signorino Tile Gallery Miele appliance suite, including oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, induction cooktop and warming drawer Franke Bolero BOX 220 36-36 stainless steel sink In Vogue blinds Designer Doorware hardware Astra Walker bathroom finishes Universal LED magnifying mirror (concealed) DPP Hydronic Heating with NEST thermostat Mitsubishi air conditioning Haymes Ultra Premium Expressions Low Sheen internal paint Blackbutt decking Lift by Easy Living Home Elevators

Photography: Emily Bartlett

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Location: Somers, Victoria, Australia

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A Lush Inner-Melbourne Home That Powers Itself

A Lush Inner-Melbourne Home That Powers Itself

Sustainable Homes

by Sally Tabart

The modest facade of Garden House by Austin Maynard Architects belies its size and scale. Interior Design and Styling – Simone Haag. Photography – Derek Swalwell.

Garden House was built around existing trees and an established garden. Interior Design and Styling – Simone Haag. Photography – Derek Swalwell.

All the main areas of the house are oriented toward the garden. Interior Design and Styling – Simone Haag. Photography – Derek Swalwell.

Recycled yellow bricks were selected by the clients for its nostalgic qualities – reminding them of their grandparent’s homes, and their time at Melbourne University! Interior Design and Styling – Simone Haag. Photography – Derek Swalwell.

The materials were selected for their warmth – literally and physically. Interior Design and Styling – Simone Haag. Photography – Derek Swalwell.

A corner of the dining room, with a window seat peeking out to the garden. Interior Design and Styling – Simone Haag. Photography – Derek Swalwell.

The living area. Interior Design and Styling – Simone Haag. Photography – Derek Swalwell.

Adjacent to the dining area is a pool, completely heated by solar power. Interior Design and Styling – Simone Haag. Photography – Derek Swalwell.

Looking from the living area into the kitchen. Interior Design and Styling – Simone Haag. Photography – Derek Swalwell.

A lush kitchen lightwell. Interior Design and Styling – Simone Haag. Photography – Derek Swalwell.

The ovens and cooktops in the kitchen are solar-powered. Interior Design and Styling – Simone Haag. Photography – Derek Swalwell.

This ultra-efficient home has been designed to feel warm and intimate. Interior Design and Styling – Simone Haag. Photography – Derek Swalwell.

The kitchen. Interior Design and Styling – Simone Haag. Photography – Derek Swalwell.

Looking from the dining area through to the kitchen and the lightwell beyond. Interior Design and Styling – Simone Haag. Photography – Derek Swalwell.

Connection to the garden is introduced at every possible opportunity. Interior Design and Styling – Simone Haag. Photography – Derek Swalwell.

An area of retreat next to the main bedroom. Interior Design and Styling – Simone Haag. Photography – Derek Swalwell.

A garden entertaining area under the shade of one of the established trees this home was built around. Interior Design and Styling – Simone Haag. Photography – Derek Swalwell.

Look closely to find the mirrored linkways connecting the structures. Interior Design and Styling – Simone Haag. Photography – Derek Swalwell.

Upstairs is the open balcony area off the main bedroom, overlooking the garden and the pool. Interior Design and Styling – Simone Haag. Photography – Derek Swalwell.

Each structure is nestled into its lush surrounds. Interior Design and Styling – Simone Haag. Photography – Derek Swalwell.

Even the car is powered by the family home! Interior Design and Styling – Simone Haag. Photography – Derek Swalwell.

Snaking its way down a long residential block in prahran, Garden House by Austin Maynard Architects has been designed around three large existing trees and an established garden.

Although the client’s desire was for a super modern house, in every sense, they didn’t want an enormous home that looked like a smartphone. A key criteria was to capture the garden, as well as reflect a sense of warmth and intimacy. It needed to feel like a ‘homely’ space for a family of five, and just as easily entertain ample groups. The response from Austin Maynard Architects was to break up the main areas of the house into four smaller scale zones.

The layout is a little tricky to explain, so bear with me here!

Behind the street-facing garage and workshop is an all-purpose rumpus room, with a home office situated above. Connected to this are the living, dining and kitchen areas, opening out to the secluded garden (and pool!), with the main bedroom and lounge retreat, ensuite and an open balcony area perched on top.

Finally, a separate kids pavilion houses three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a TV room, and a netted play-stair. The separate structures are united through mirrored walkways that reflect the garden and create the impression of four independent buildings, nestled into the lush garden surrounds.

This clever home is completely self-powered, and its owners pay nothing for fuel or power. While the average Australian home uses 19kWh of energy per day, Garden House produces 100kWh per day, and has a 26kWh Tesla battery. The house creates enough energy to charge the family’s electric car and power the entire home (including hydronic heating, cooktops, ovens and a heated pool), has no gas connection and is fossil fuel free. ‘All power within the home is generated via the solar panel array and stored within a battery’, explains Mark Austin, co-director of Austin Maynard Architects. ‘The house has 17kWh of solar panels facing north, east and west to maximise solar output throughout the day.’ It actually produces more than it uses – and the excess goes back into the shared energy grid.

A 10,000 litre water storage tank is located under the concrete slab in the garage, and collected water is used for toilet flushing and garden irrigation.

Despite all the bells and whistles, the preservation of the existing garden is what oriented the design of this sustainable house. In some parts it literally floats above the ground to protect important tree root zones. It’s the reference point of the entire home, and is ultimately what is most celebrated in the everyday experience, including fruit trees, herb gardens, and vegetable patches that bear plenty of seasonal produce. Eckersley Garden Architecture was brought on board to further enrich green spaces, selecting plants for their resilience and water-efficiency.

The future of sustainable energy in residential homes is here… and it looks a lot like this innovative new home by Austin Maynard Architects!

The traditional owners of the land on which Garden House by Austin Maynard Architects is built are the Boonwurrung People of the Kulin Nation.

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Hydronic Heating Systems- Modern And Environment-Friendly Systems

Studies have shown that hydronic heating systems are gaining popularity, in recent times. They have taken over the traditional systems’ market place. The shift in preference is mainly because it offers extensive benefits that help it rule the market place.

The present time, HVAC systems have become a necessity rather than a luxury. As people are shifting towards the latest system such as split system air conditioners in Melbourne, mainly because of the few benefits they provide. The same is true for the latest heating system as well.

The most common benefits provided by the radiant system are:

Flexibility: Installation of these heating systems can be done for almost all types of house and commercial places. They can be extended to other regions and also modified as per the requirement. Almost all of the designs can be customised to fit the client’s requirement.

Reliable: The technology used in the modern system is quite reliable and it is capable of heating the surrounding effortlessly. Maintenance is a seldom task.

Earthy friendly: The model can be a small contribution to the environment. Thanks to the technology used, it has proven to be a clean and sustainable solution for heating rooms.

Quiet: the radiant heating technology used in the systems does not require the use of fans. Thus, the machines are quiet and can be used for any setup.

Safe and healthy: The panel fitted on the front, helps in protecting children, pets and elderly. The technology allows plays a role in making the floor warm, thus making an ideal atmosphere. Absence of fans in the system means that the dust would not be circulated, thus it can be used for people who have breathing problems and are sensitive to dust.

Reduced energy cost: The technology is used would not require too much energy to run, hence one could save money on energy bills as well.

Since the heating system can be fixed at any location, it must be ideal for most people.

Source: https://ducted-heating-cooling.blogspot.com/2021/01/hydronic-heating-systems-modern-and.html

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Unique custom design completed in Mt Eliza. This design uses a separated composition with a centralised courtyard. One wing forms the kitchen, dining, alfresco and multi-purpose room. The other wing features four bedrooms/study and the garage. Both are connected by the entry, which looks directly out onto the central courtyard. The home showcases hydronic panel heating, flat roof and is clad in cedar timber with rendered accents. The open and bright design is nestled amongst the natural landscape with green view lines from every angle. #love #hallbury #hallburyhomes #lovecominghome #mteliza #custom #customhomes #architecture #homeinspo #home #design #luxury #luxurylifestyle #luxuryhomes #melbourne #bespoke #homeinspiration #property https://www.instagram.com/p/CE51BrAFMxw/?igshid=zg1udpo3x8pl

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What Everyone Must Know About choosing air conditioning system

Around the world and green house trend are adversely influencing our planet in several methods. Rising level of temperatures over our earth’s surface is a very clear proof for this geographical imbalance. In this situation, it has become pretty hard to stay in our homes during summer and winter seasons with no efficient heating and cooling program. Air conditioning Victoria, Sydney, Brisbane & Melbourne will be gaining wide reputation in this modern period. This field of business is in your hiking rate with all the advent of innovative technology. Both residential and commercial spaces are actually investing a good looking amount of money in air conditioning installation Melbourne, Victoria, Sydney & Brisbane. In the event that some of them choose ducted air conditioning Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Victoria, others choose a split air conditioning procedure. Many major towns or metropolitan areas have already been installing hydronic home heating to deliver steam and chilled water for his or her public.

If you are considering investing money for selecting air conditioning Sydney, Brisbane, Victoria & Melbourne to your home or office, then there are several important factors that you should become clearly aware about. To be sure there are several models and types of air conditioner systems available in the market. To pick the right one from all those large collections might be a challenging task. Therefore, you have to be very clear to your requirements and needs. Every air conditioning gear brand could have a few or other exclusive features that differentiate it from other item. Again it is important to crystal clear about your energy utilization and specification about the space. To cover a big area like a workplace room, typically ductless or centralized devices are given more concern.

Installation procedures and air conditioning maintenance Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Victoria vary from one structure to other. When it is about house or perhaps apartments, then you can select split air conditioning devices as they are affordable and performance on a lower working cost. It primarily comprises of two parts. A cooling system or air conditioner fridge would be fixed beyond the house or business office and an internal syndication system that radiates cooling effect all around the space. Since there exists a climate control program incorporated, it would be a perfect choice for the purpose of heating and cooling Melbourne, Victoria, Sydney & Brisbane. Split air-con systems are easier to set up and its maintenance solutions are simple. These types of systems are really simple to use as they come with handheld remote control technology.

We can discover several similarities amongst hydronic heating, -panel heaters and break up air conditioning systems. Specific control structure is a common benefit to be able to control the heat of each room individually. If you are not using a space, then you can turn off the device of that specific space. Both these systems happen to be noiseless with an atmosphere friendly service. Hydronic heating systems generally consists of a boiler, piper and heat exchanger to warm the particular area. Water is usually boiled, turned to vapor and then piped throughout the radiators. With larger system efficiency and eco-friendly functioning hydronic heating systems are gaining wide recognition. Whatsoever may be your company’s need, be sure to perform a good research prior to investing in these programs as they have to provide for a long-term basis.

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Stay Warm with Melbourne Hydronic Heating

If you live in a cold place like Melbourne, in Australia, you would need to think about a good heating system for your home or office. Log fires are romantic but have flown out of the window, with this age of technology and everywhere people prefer electrical heating systems to stay warm, even if you have one of those “fake” fireplaces to get the feel of one. Now there are various ways you can choose to heat your house and while we will take a look at some of them, what we will focus on is hydronic heating systems – which is an efficient way to stay warm in the winter.

Energy Concerns

If your house is designed in a proper way, you will not need too much energy to heat it. Insulation done in the right way is a key factor, along with passive solar design and a building that has been draught-proofed.

Which to choose – Central or Space Heating?

If you a really a dedicated environmentalist, you might be asking yourself the question, which should you choose? Should you heat some rooms only or the entire house? If you consider the cost factor, then central heating is definitely more expensive than space heating. 

In central heating, while there are many methods, like ducting and all, let’s take a look at hydronic heating in detail.

Hydronic Heating

In this type of heating, the method used is heat generation through water that is steam, circulating it through pipes into panel radiators and then returning this same water back to the heating system to be heated again. This whole cycle keeps repeating to keep a place warm and cosy. Heating for in-floor systems can be done using hydronic heating.

Advantages of Hydronic Heating

The main advantages of hydronic heating are:

You can directly control how much heat you want for a particular room, using the system’s panel radiators. These radiators are quiet and do not make that awful sound some heating systems keep emitting. 

The heating is done quite fast.

The system does not require extensive maintenance.

It is a tried and test method of heating and has been used in many countries for about a 100 odd years.

The system is asthma and allergy friendly as there are no fans in this system to stir up dust particles or pollen to aggravate these two chronic conditions.

Disadvantages of Hydronic Heating

It is a relatively expensive installation, but while initial costs might be a little high, you will enjoy the advantages and so think about that before you move away from this option.

Hydronic heating is one of the most comfortable heating systems you can install at your house. The rise in temperature is very gradual and there is no need to circulate massive amounts of air. Heat can rise up from the floors or from the radiators, as mentioned before. Another reason to opt for hydronic heating is that it is a flexible option, that is, you can turn off the areas of the house that do not need heating, through something known as “zoning”. This will allow you to effectively control heating costs during the winter season. Melbourne Hydronic heating consultants usually offer a free consultation, before you purchase the system. Have a consultant take a look at your house, to discuss, the heating system that best suits you, and if hydronic is the one, then you can even match your home décor to some very stylish radiator panels that are available on the market. You can even choose to hide the panels behind some slabs. Stay warm and control costs with hydronic heating.

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Hydronic Heating Melbourne Are you on the hunt for a high-quality, Hydronic Heating Service Melbourne, long-lasting hydronic heating system in Melbourne? Well, the Proheat team can help you! We pride ourselves on providing some of the best home heating systems Melbourne has to offer! Our Proheat hydronic heating systems use state-of-the-art European technology to provide warmth to your home and are made to last. And as a Melbourne-based company, we are dedicated to providing the best possible services to our customers, hydronic heating suppliers melbourne, so we ensure we personalise our services to each and every person, as we understand that every person and home has different heating requirements.

We deliver the comfort of hydronic heating to your home. We design and install high-quality systems that will help you to survive our colder Melbourne winters! We offer a vast range of products, so, finding the system you are after is easy. Our team specialises in installing new systems for new builds, existing homes, and renovations, so no matter the project, Proheat is ready to work with you.

Our Proheat Heating Services that You Need Our services include radiator panel heating, in-slab heating, in-screed heating, trench heating, boilers, and even pool heating! So, if you’re sick of enduring freezing winters, get your hydronic heating system installed by Proheat. Contact the friendly team today if you have any questions, melbourne hydronic heating, from the average hydronic underfloor heating cost to how long the installation of our heating systems will take. We are happy to help. Choose the Proheat team to help you stay warm this winter.

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Hydrotherm’s Rough in Process

It took two days to complete the ‘rough in’ process, the plumbers basically ran, from the Bosche boiler, 25 inch pink Rehau piping, into 20 down to 16 into the chrome copper, where it comes out the wall, where it meets chrome and brass pipes going into the walls and outside, ready for the boiler. The black pipe usually used for plumbing can’t be used with hydronic because it’s transparent; whereas, the pink is not. The pipe is insulated with black foam. Pink Noggins were put in so they have something to screw into when they come back for the ‘fit out’. That’s when the real stuff happens!

For now it’s been pressurised with most of the water the system will ever need.

In the next part of the fit out: After the hydronic heating panels are connected to the noggins, a central control panel is placed in the main living area. This is where the temperature can be set, on a timer, or automatically switched off once the house is warm enough: this is where the beauty of the system comes in: the water in the panels and pipes stays hot, aka free heating. They can run on both gas and electric. Ours has a Bosch boiler, which runs on gas and is installed outside, away from any opening windows—being gas and all. Don’t want that wafting through the windows, inside.

The panels can be painted in powder coat to match any of the Dulux colour range. It’s cheaper to go all white though. Although, to match the bright pink/red feature wall in my office, I’d love a fire-engine red panel; I’m still thinking about the $110 extra that it would cost, and how it wont fit into the project’s budget.

Our pipes were located at 1100mm off the ground.

And this is our boiler:

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Are they Mould Free?

In reality, there are no filters to change or clean, which means there’s no place for mould to grow: dust, mould’s main food source, cannot congregate. But what I like best about these heaters is the fact that once paid for—because of the installation, they do cost more than most heating systems upfront—they begin to pay for themselves as time goes on until eventually, you get your heating for free. Now, if you were to go solar, harnessing the sun’s energy, with one of those awesome Tesla batteries, you’d be off to a free start much sooner.

How to Clean the Panels

Just use a dust collecting cloth like Sabco or even use the dust brush on your vacuum. Pretty simple!

How do they guarantee it won’t leak?

Rehau fittings are 99.9% guaranteed not to leak.

Other Guarantees:

7 years on the panels; 7 years on the installation. The boiler is a five year guarantee. If something did leak, Hydrotherm would go back to the company and insurance would cover water damage–or the prevention of it, rather.

It’s a sealed system that doesn’t need replenishing. Only half a glass of condensation is released per year into the atmosphere. That half glass condensation is released into the building envelope over the course of a year. That’s it for adding moisture to the building.

Because our house is so well insulated with breathing walls, it shouldn’t be an issue.

Our First and Last stop was Hydrotherm

But we did get three quotes, Hydrotherm being the first and only showroom we went to. It was back in 2011, planning stage and my health declined from around that time so I wasn’t up to going to showrooms without going to the hassle of making fragrance free appointments.

Just had 110 PV solar panels installed at Hydrotherm. That’s 170kw worth of panel glistening in the sun, currently averaging around 85kwh per day… not bad for Melbournes winter. All the credit for the install goes to the crew at Solar, Energy, Environment. They did a stellar job!! ______________________________ #solar #pvsolar #photovoltaic #photovoltaicsolarsystem #hydrothermtowelrails #hydrotherm #drone #melbourneskyline #hydronic #hydronicheating #hydronicheatingmelbourne #buderusradiator #boschbuderus music by Bensound.com

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Our Only Challenge on the Day, Solved by Hydrotherm 

The front, north facing (sunny side), has a room somewhat like an entrance room but it’s closed in, like an air-lock. There’s the front door, then, leading out into the house, is a glass wall made from a large window joined by a Zenit glass external ‘lift and slide, tilt and turn door‘ (I’ll show you these in detail later, in my 7 part window series)—used internally—to create a room that’s not only an air-lock but will be used to prevent unwanted mould exposures, chemical exposures and allergic reactions to items bought into the living spaces.). Everything stops right there before coming into the house. There will be no exposures in my home-to-be!

Air lock front entrance room ~ or if you’re fragrance free you can use the middle door 🙂

We didn’t include a hydronic panel because it’s north-facing. We thought the sun would heat this room just fine. You see, based on ‘passive heating’ design where the north-facing windows are floor to ceiling, while the eaves come out 600 mm to block the higher-in-the-sky summer sun yet allowing in the lower-in-the-sky winter sun, it stays warm when it’s sunny even on a cold day. But what about those Melbourne days, weeks even, where we don’t have any sun? I mean this is a room where someone may have to change clothes before being allowed in to shower, if they are contaminated with fragrances, or, worse, mould�� (Yeah, I know, better get some blinds, lol.)

  It wasn’t really a problem, because even though there wasn’t room for a panel—it seemed, as the room has glass on three sides—and a wall to wall cupboard on one, where was there room?

One of the Hydrotherm guys phoned into the office with the specs of a small corner and we were fitted for a vertical panel heater like this one:

A Radiatior for every wall. Buderus (22)900×400 ______________________________ #boschhydronic #boschbuderus #hydronicradiators #hydronicheating #hydronic

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Why we used Hydrotherm

For us, the most difficult part was making sure all the materials were health friendly for myself—meaning that they are VOC, petrochemical and of course, mould free. Plus, I had to know exactly which chemicals would be used for installation, and if it were possible to use our chemicals, which we had tested for safety; but most of all, I needed the tradespeople to go fragrance-free (See first post on how to organise this.). Now, if that laundry list of wants is not long enough, we needed the best price! Hydrotherm came to the party! They beat other hydronic companies by up to half in one of the quotes, and were willing to match any cheaper price. Considering the panels are powder coated stainless steel metal and the towel racks (which act as bathroom heaters as well), chrome.

Towel rack and hydronic heater

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A Clean Building Site is a Good Start to a Mould-free Home

Building a mould free home means that you must keep the wall cavities and floors dust and debris free. This way mould has been robbed of a food source, lessening the chance of it growing; and if the wall cavities and roof trusses are kept dry there will be no mould. When it came to any mess from our hydronic fit out, Hydrotherm cleaned up after the job. (This is not just a tradies job, it’s yours: a building site for a CIRS patient must be kept impeccably clean!)

Chemicals Used

We used ‘Sellys 3 in 1 Silicone’: very low VOC. However, when Hydrotherm come back we’ll have a better silicone, as far as being water-tight goes: Sikaflex. Just stay far away until it’s dry. And, as always, test for your own suitability on a clean piece of tile, left out overnight, then bought inside if you don’t have symptoms with it. I’m finding there are products I’m not good with wet but fine with once dry. And I’d rather a silicone that keeps water out, right? Plus we used mortar on the outside of any hole protruding through the building.

On instagram I posted about this Camel Rock Yoga mat Mandala in the back room, the retreat. Southside. All glass windows. Wicked view. Andrew, from Hydrotherm pointed out how this room could be used for Bikram, hot yoga. This is going to be a thing. Thanks, Andrew.

The #retreat 🏡 Not sure why it’s called that. Makes it sound like a place to go when parents argue. “Oh, I’ll just go retreat from this situation.” #yoga #space sounds much better! 🕉 #buildanecofriendlyallergyfreehouse 🏡

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Hydrotherm Part III: Hydrotherm Hydronic heating for our Eco-friendly, Allergy Free House

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THE PLAN TO BUILD HOUSE BY TENFIFTYFIVE 

A home in Melbourne by architects tenfiftyfive boasts a kitchen that connects directly to the exterior environment. No longer do those cooking need to be separated from the rest of the happenings.

Two huge lemon-scented gumtrees dominate the site of this Melbourne home, creating a salient natural feature around which the house is designed. Engrossing windows in the living room invite in the northern winter sun to cast playful shadows through the outdoor foliage over the interior spaces.

The entire first floor seemingly hovers, cantilevered above the lower living spaces in a mix of timber cladding that draws from the rich native landscape. The internal material palette combines concrete, steel, timber and brick, all chosen for their hardiness and ability to store energy and regulate temperature.

An acute awareness of the home’s energy efficiency permeates the design. Concrete slabs which hold up the first storey use in-slab hydronic heating to regulate the temperature and provide an incredible noise barrier between the living and children’s bedrooms. Solar panels operate a heat pump which can be reversed in summer and entirely eliminate the need for air-conditioning.

Salvaged and recycled materials extend throughout the house, echoing the house’s concern for sustainability. Old paving bricks have been reused to create beautifully aged new walls while Oregon rafter was also recrafted into a feature wall support for the upper storey. Recycled Blackbutt timber is incorporated in the ceiling beams, bathrooms, tv cabinets, kitchen, BBQ as well as the ceiling beams as a resourceful accent of earthy texture.

Read the bathroom feature in Habitus #36, the Nourish issue, out now.

In the print story, on page 105 of Habitus #36, we incorrectly attributed tenfiftyfive’s telephone number. Our sincere apologies to the team. You can reach them on 03 9572 4454 or on 0431 731 939

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Point Lonsdale II, Victoria Home

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Point Lonsdale House II in Victoria

23 Feb 2022

Design: Stonehouse + Irons Architecture

Location: Point Lonsdale, Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria, Australia

Photos: Tony Evans

Point Lonsdale II, Victoria

In a new coastal subdivision this house provides a sanctuary from the tough ocean winds. With potential retirement in mind for a couple with older children, the Point Lonsdale II house is designed on a single level. Its compact layout wraps around a central courtyard which provides a sunny shelter away from harsh ocean winds.

What was the brief? The client wanted to achieve a sustainable home that would allow aging in place, and multiple generations in a suburban coastal town. Their ambition was to maximise energy performance and reduce maintenance. No targets identified but capacity for self-sustaining garden area and inclusion of solar energy generation.

What building methods were used? The humbleness of simple forms and standardised details also eases the construction process for the owner/builder family. Standard concrete block and natural cypress timber provide an affordable, low-maintenance and robust materiality of natural hue and texture suited to the harsh conditions of the coast.

Blurring the line from exterior to interior, the materials continue within, establishing a sense of quiet retreat: the concrete softening the light, while the timber cladding and windows offers a natural and simplistic warmth.

What are the sustainability features? Minimised floor area with three consolidated zones: shared living; bedroom/study; and third generation bedrooms. Study doubles as guest bedroom. Robust materials with inherent colour and texture reduce maintenance. Discrete solar panel system with heat pump to service hydronic heating and hot water. 24m2/person. Overall 6.5 Star rating

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Design: Stonehouse + Irons Architecture – https://stonehouseirons.com.au/

Project size: 210 sqm Site size: 600 sqm Project Budget: $650000 Completion date: 2020 Building levels: 1

Photography: Tony Evans

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Routine Professional Hydronic Heating Service and Maintenance for Effective Functionality

Professional maintenance is required for hydronic heating service in Melbourne for avoiding minor issues turning to more significant ones. The boiler is the engine in the concerned system. It is essentially one of the most expensive components to replace. Hence, professionals focus on their maintenance on this part. Hydronic heating is widely considered an energy-efficient and cost-effective forms of in-home heating. 

Benefits of Hydronic Heating Mechanisms 

Hydronic heating installation is usually carried out during property construction. The mechanism deploys heating water with a gas boiler that is directed through pipes all around the building. Thus, it ensures an even distribution of heat throughout the structure. 

The beneficial characteristics that make these devices popular are –

• Healthier and Cleaner 

Hydronic heating servicing and maintenance professionals often propound that ducted and central heating units often become home to numerous bacteria, dust mites, and allergens. The outgoing breeze from these systems occupies the air that the residents of the building breathe. 

Professionals consider the hydronic arrangement as a healthier form of heating. It is fundamentally a simple process where the water warms up initially to radiate the heat through unique radiators around the structure. Thus, it eliminates the constant cycling of dust that is blown into the air. 

The mechanism is popular as it is allergen and asthma friendly. It features a bonus to offer warmth in the same manner as nature does. Hence, the installation of such units often serves as a healthy and effective method of heating home. 

• Style and Comfortability 

Irrespective of the area that one choice for installing the hydronic heating units, dealers always come up with a solution that compliments every style. The radiator panels usually come in modern, sleek, classic, and timeless designs. 

To conclude, hydronic heating devices need routine maintenance for adequate heating of any space. The constant cycle of the mechanism ensures every corner of the house emits the same temperature.

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