Hamlen are committed to building quality houses that are both eco-friendly and affordable.
We recommend the best and most effective environmental options suitable to your home and land. These considerations in the planning stages of your home will provide significant reductions in your ongoing expenses and reduce environmental impact. Everybody wins.
All of our homes can utilise the below options:
Passive energy design
We consider the positioning of the house, verandas and pergolas to maximise
sun and shade combinations that effect your land. This allows us to naturally
boost the efficiency of heating and cooling.
Dry-line internal wall finish
No one wants to rattle around in a noisy cold house. This finish improves both
thermal and acoustic performance and is standard in all our designs.
Water efficient appliances
Water is such a scarce resource and efficient toilets and showers help keep
usage under control, particularly in family situations.
Alternate construction methodology
Using lightweight building alternatives such as brick veneer can provide greater
thermal protection in comparison to double brick. It is lightweight, quicker to
install and more cost effective on sites that are affected by clay.
Comfort plus and double glazing options
We all love the look of windows overlooking gardens, courtyards or views, but
windows bring the heat in summer and let the heat escape on a cold day. If you
want maximum benefit from heating and cooling systems and want to reduce
their use, double glazing can improve efficiency.
Energy efficient cooling/heating
We will think carefully about the types of systems you need, the spaces, the
controls and the level of comfort you want for the home.
Lighting (new low energy LED)
Advances in lighting in the last few years offer fabulous opportunities to save
money and they look fantastic. All of our homes are fitted with LED Lighting as
standard. We will also consider the positioning of LED lights in your home to
enhance their effectiveness.
Ventilation
Along with site positioning and shade, ventilation is one of the most important
cooling systems you can have, particularly in our climate with hot days and the
evening dockter breeze. Take unwanted dampness, odours and heat out of
your home with efficient ventilation in strategic locations. Talk to us about the
suitability of roof ventilators too.
Ceiling fans
These are a must for modern homes. Simple, effective distribution of
temperature throughout the house. Fantastic to support air conditioning and
heating systems, reducing wastage.
Rain water tank options
Big space, little space, large tank, underground or bladder designs can be fit
into unusual spaces. Rainwater usage ensures green spaces stay green during
water restrictions, not to mention being able to use it in many other ways during
droughts. There are also opportunities to utilise rainwater for plumbing.
Solar hot water options
Solar hot water and energy efficient appliances save you money in ongoing
costs and you know you will be helping the environment.
Solar Power and Battery Storage Options
The world is changing rapidly and battery storage for photovoltaic systems is a
reality that is becoming more and more affordable. Discuss the options with us
and investigate potential savings and energy security over the longer term.
