Climate Proof Homes

Resilient Buildings Collective

We’re a group of locals who care about urban heat, energy use and liveability. We want to ensure all our homes are climate proof, all year round. Everyone, especially the most vulnerable, should be safe from worsening weather and be able enjoy the health benefits of a resilient urban environment. 

Why? Because we dream of homes and public places that are cool, comfortable and climate safe. Together we can make more resilient buildings a reality in Moonee Valley.


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Our Local Project at Dwell

Description

We work collaboratively with the team at Dwell who are keen to climate proof their building at 78 St Leonards Rd, Ascot Vale. The main Hall is a 100+ year old solid brick building and requires significant work to maintain and extend it’s useful life span.

We are working to:

  • Improve thermal performance with draft proofing, insulation & shading
  • Transition all appliances & services to efficient electric options
  • Generate & store clean renewable energy with rooftop solar & backup battery 

Key Stages (main Hall)

  • Solar PV system with battery backup storage
  • Shade sail for west windows & walls (complete)
  • ‘Coolscaping’ concept design & implementation (in progress)
  • Shading of cooling equipment & windows
  • Install R6.0 ceiling insulation (complete)
  • Replace windows with thermally efficient double glazing
  • Abolish gas heating & add reverse cycle air-conditioning
  • Install EV charging points

Future Stages (rear rooms)

  • Replace existing gas HWS with electric heat pump HWS or 3 phase instant unit
  • Replace existing gas cooktop with electric induction
  • Shade west walls
  • Seal gap & cracks
  • Insulate ceiling / roof
  • Replace windows & doors

Temperature Monitoring

  • We’ve installed indoor & outdoor temperature monitoring to keep track of performance. Real time data can be found on the Purple Air Map

 

 

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Team

Logan Shield (MVS)

Project manager logan@mvsustainability.org.au

Teresa Day (MVS)

Finance manager

Gregg Morris (Dwell)

Building manager
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Interested in getting involved?

Our project manager Logan would love to chat with you about what’s happening.

Email: logan@mvsustainability.org.au