B4. ŌKATO EARTH  

429 Perth Rd, Ōkato

Owners: Jeremy & Justine Clark

Build: Fairweather Construction

Size: 135m2

Key features:

• Rammed earth construction with a focus on natural materials by Fairweather Building.

• Application of passive design principles including positioning and thermal mass concrete flooring.

• Entirely off-grid, powered by solar.

• Greenbridge designed landscaping incorporating grey-water reuse.

Talks, tours and workshops

Rammed Earth Living

Hear from Jeremy and Justine, and builder Jeff Fairweather, about how they worked together to create the couple’s dream space which prioritised aesthetic design and sustainable living. Powered by solar energy, it stays warm in winter and cool in summer, with minimal resource consumption. Greenbridge’s landscaping plan supports wastewater reuse, making this a truly self-sufficient home.

• 12 Nov 10am-11.30am (Wed)

• 12 Nov 2.30pm-4pm (Wed)

Free admission.