Panorama Net Zero Home
McDonald Jones, in partnership with Landcom, is building an innovative display home as part of the Panorama development in North Wilton, South-West Sydney. This build has been awarded some of the highest certifications in NSW including BASIX 100 Energy score, an As Designed Green Star Homes certification from the Green Building Council of Australia, as well as a leading 8.7 Star NatHERS rating.
The Net Zero Home showcases leading renewable energy technology, sustainable construction methods, resilient building materials and a range of recycled products. It could save the average household up to $1,700 a year in bills. During construction, energy use was tracked to identify new ways to reduce operating costs.
Green star building
The Panorama Net Zero Home is a new display home designed to make sustainable homes happen – and help families cut their energy bills. It showcases leading renewable energy technology, sustainable construction methods, resilient building materials and a range of recycled products. The methods and products used could save the average household up to $1,700 a year in bills if utilised in their own homes. The home uses electric appliances, rooftop solar, insulation, airtight design and heat‑recovery ventilation, double glazing, water‑efficient fittings, recycled water irrigation, recycled materials throughout, certified BASIX 100 Energy, Green Star Homes, and a leading 8.7‑Star NatHERS rating.
Virtual Tour
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Episode 4 Vapour Barrier
Pro Clima Vapour Control
Intelligent sealing membranes for inside and outside, adhesives, adhesive tapes and specialist accessories – these are the components of our reliable system solutions for sealing building envelopes.
Find out more about the Pro Clima Vapour control products here.
Net Zero Construction
It's been designed to produce enough renewable energy, offsetting the annual carbon emissions of its estimated energy use. The display home will be an educational experience for people to come and learn how to incorporate sustainable healthy design for new or existing homes. Preliminary works have commenced, and the home is expected to be complete in late 2025.
In the development of this project, we have used a range of products that all contribute to offsetting the annual carbon emissions of its energy use, such as:
Episode 5 - Doors and Windows
Episode 6 - Air Quality
Episode 7 - Water
Reece Bathrooms Water Efficient Products
In this home we have included Reece Mizu tapware which has a six star water efficiency rating, which is the highest possible rating you can get. We also included Reece Sussex tapware in this ensuite, which still has an incredibly high water efficiency rating, but also has some added environmental features like it's 100% made of recyclable materials. This is a carbon neutral tap made here in Australia.
In the ensuite, we have a Grohe thermostatic mixer, a shower technology where you can preset your preferred water temperature and pressure and then at the touch of the button, it's there ready to go hot water instantly.
The Toilets used in the home are Reece Roca in-Wash Inspira Smart Toilet. This product features simple inwash functions and drying functions with temperature and positioning adjustment.
Explore more Reece products here.
Episode 8 - Energy
Fisher Paykel Smart Home HQ
Achieving net zero occurs when the total amount of energy used by the home each year balances out with the renewable energy that it creates for itself on site. We've spoken with Shane Quinn from Fisher and Paykel Home Solutions to tell us a little bit more about it. The Smart HQ ecosystem used in this home allows all the products to be connected together. This innovative app allows you to manage your connected appliances seamlessly from home, or away.
All parts of the system will be connectable which puts control of home energy in your hands. Connected systems allow you to prioritise power usage, control your appliances, and manage battery storage. Achieve a warmer, drier, cooler and more energy efficient home through a combination of solar with innovative heat pump hot water, air conditioning and heating and energy efficient appliances, all through one provider. We'll deliver an integrated home energy solution design to accomplish your Energy Efficient, Carbon Zero or Carbon Positive energy goals.
Find out more about the Fisher Paykel SmartHome HQ here.
Episode 9 - Lights
Signify 3D Printed lights
We've featured many fantastic recycled products here at the Net Zero home, including benchtops, tiles, tapware and lights. We spoke with Simon from Signify to talk about our recycled 3D printed lights. Signify enables customers to custom-design or tailor their luminaires. We then 3D print and deliver a quality product that saves on energy, waste in manufacturing, packaging and transportation. 3D printing paves the way for more innovative designs with more complex shapes and colours.
Signify's luminaires have less parts and don’t use glue. Manufactured and assembled locally, a typical finished luminaire (excluding electronics and optics) has a 47% lower carbon footprint than a similar conventionally manufactured metal luminaire. It is 35% lighter, resulting in carbon savings when shipping. At the end of life, the luminaire’s polycarbonate material can be shredded and re-used.
Find out more about Signify's 3D printed products here.
A message from the CEO
Our decision to partner with Landcom on this project recognises our commitment to improving sustainability in our business and the housing industry.
Through this home, we will soon be able to offer customers the opportunity to access the innovative products used in this project in their own homes.
McDonald Jones CEO - Rob Douglas
