HIA Award - 2007
The Bennett Builders team received an HIA award in 2007 in the Custom Built Homes $450k to 550k category.
When Bennett Builders was asked to build what is arguably the region’s most environmentally friendly home, it embraced the opportunity to create a piece of history.
The award winning home was built on a small ridge overlooking the Murray River, north-east of Renmark.
Energy saving features included extensive insulation, a solar hot water service, recycling of gray water, extensive rainwater storage and evaporative air conditioning.
Tony Sharley, house owner, said Kym Bennett had built a house that has maximised the advantage of the site and the building materials selected. More new homes need to emphasize environmental features to save on energy use both in the selection of materials during construction and to minimize energy use for the home owner to live in.
The contemporary design features three separate buildings that are linked by passages and decks, allowing sections of the home to be partitioned off when not in use to further reduce energy consumption.
The house has a northern orientation which means its large, specially glazed windows make the most of the stunning river valley views while ensuring the living areas are sheltered from the summer heat while drawing in winter warmth.
All western walls are solid and insulated with heavy duty insulation to guard against the afternoon sun.
HIA judges said Bennett Builders had shown sympathy for the local environment with the exterior of the home, which features a natural palette and a light coloured roof to reflect and reduce heat absorption.
Bennett Builders are proud to have built the award winning Sharley residence and would welcome the opportunity to discussing your for building high quality, distinctive homes.
