The InsulLiving® home was designed as the next step towards zero energy housing (ZEH). Zero Energy Housing is already a stated goal in a number of countries, for example the UK's Sustainable Housing Code aims to require zero-energy housing (ZEH) by 2016.

The InsulLiving® Home uses Insulwall® & SolarSpan® to maximise the thermal effieciency of the building envelope.

The home was designed by Osman Designpac and incorporates modern environmentally sympathetic componenents. One of the principles of the design was to show that an energy efficient home can be acheived and still have the look and feel of a typical modern Australian home.

The home features:

• Insuwall®; structural insulated wall system
• SolarSpan®; all in one insulated roof and ceiling system
• The latest innovations in LED lighting
• Breezway Louvre Windows; for best ventilation and control of heat and cold
• Dux; latest innovations in solar & gas water heaters
• Underground water storage
• Security, lighting and locking all controlled by the latest computer technology
• Beauty & longetivity of the latest acrylic texture coating by Dulux AcraTex
• Automated louvres for perfect summer ventilation
• Temperature & energy monitoring
• Concept Solutions security system and home automation

Quicker

• Faster Build Times - up tp 34% quicker than traditional building methods.
• Lock up in 10 days; once slab is ready.
• Better Cash Flow - builder receives payment sooner.
• Increase house builds per builder per year.
• Quick supply from local manufacturing facilities in all states.
• Turn unskilled labour into capable installers within weeks.

Leaner

• Lower construction costs - walling and roofing 50% less on a sq. mtr basis.
• Less components and materials than traditional homes.
• Reduce reliance on trades.
• Shorter supply chain.
• Fewer deliveries and decreased logistical issues.
• Ongoing energy savings over the life of the house.

Smarter

• Smart Insuwall® walling system - replacing frames, brick, plasterboard, insulation.
• Smart SolarSpan® roofing system - replacing trusses, roof sheets, ceiling, insulation.
• Panels interlock easily to form a complete thermally efficient shell.
• Fully engineered, certified and compliant with the Building Code of Australia.
• Simplified and improved building process.
• Product development from credible Australian companies Bondor, BlueScope, Dulux Acratex.

Greener

• Significantly exceeds current Energy Ratings.
• Reduced environmental impact in manufacture, delivery, build and residency.
• Achieve Zero & Positive Energy housing communities.
• Fully reusable, recyclable and non-toxic building materials.