Barrett House
The establishment of Barrett House as a sustainability demonstration house provides the opportunity to see working examples of practical sustainability measures in action. The retrofit incorporates energy and water efficiency, the use of sustainable building materials, waste avoidance, minimisation and recovery, together with a working Permaculture garden.
Whether you rent or own, live in a studio or a detached house there is something for everyone.
Barrett House
6 Barrett Place, Randwick
Upcoming Events and Workshops at Barrett House
- Public Open Morning - The first Thursday of the month, drop-in anytime between 9:30am-12:30pm
- Visit our Events pages for all the monthly workshops at Barrett House
The Retrofit
Sustainability Coach Michael Mobbs together with Community Educator Suzie Brown and Architect Terry Bail developed the designs for the retrofit to turn Barrett House into a model of sustainable living, including:
Solarventi heating and cooling system powered by the sun, double glazing retrofit options from Magnetite, solar power from the Green Solar Group and solar domes from Daylight Designs. Along with 9,000 litres of interconnected rainwater tanks, low impact paints and building materials, sustainable kitchen and a cottage garden designed by Permaculture East.
Michael is aiming to show... "that a house or unit may be made sustainable for energy and water for a capital cost of less than $15,000 and achieve energy and water bills less than $200 for two people, and productive gardens on a household budget of $15,000."
Other sustainability products and examples will be displayed at Barrett House outside of the $15,000 retrofitting budget. This ensures that the house can demonstrate a full range of options and choices available to householders.
Permaculture East are currently working with the retrofit team to establish a working demonstration of Permaculture principles at the house.
Directions
By Bus
- From Bondi Junction the following bus routes service Frenchmans Rd: 314 316 317 348 400 an 410
- Direct from the City: 339 (alight on the corner of Clovelly Rd and Frenchmans Rd)
Bus route map: http://www.131500.com.au/pdf/eastern_region_guide_map.pdf
Call 131500 or visit www.131500.com.au for all your transport information.
By Car
On street parking available along Gilderthorpe Ave and surrounding roads. Frenchmans Road has limited parking and time restrictions.
By Bicycle
There are opportunities to secure your bicycle along the northern side of Barrett House.
Downloads
- Information about the retrofit features (12.7 MB)
- Welcome to Barrett House (666.9 KB)
- How big is your footprint? (1.4 MB)
- You've got the power (1.6 MB)
- Every drop is precious (1.5 MB)
- Don't stuff up your home (1.6 MB)
- Do you live with a Watt Monster? (813.0 KB)
- Efficient globes are cool (964.3 KB)
- Get with the flow: be self-sufficient (2.8 MB)
- From A to B emission free (1.5 MB)
