DecoHousing Denmark
A showcase strata-titled ecovillage in the heart of Denmark, Western Australia
A Community for Sustainable Living
A showcase strata-titled eco-village
in the heart of Denmark, Western Australia
create - play - live - connect
Imagine living in a beautifully designed, friendly neighborhood within walking or cycling distance of Denmark town. Welcome to DecoHousing Denmark, an ecovillage with optimised sustainability. Our hempcrete houses are designed around passive solar principles, well insulated and fully electrified, powered by our own solar panels and batteries. We collect and use rainwater and irrigate our gardens using greywater. Our shared spaces are designed to build a community where we can socialise and support each other. We aim to put the heart into urban living using ecologically sustainable principles.
Our Homes
Deco comprises 12 strata-titled duplex homes that are compact yet spacious and truly sustainable. Our homes are built using the innovative wonder material hempcrete. Hempcrete walls breathe naturally, store carbon and keep homes cool in summer and warm in winter - no air-conditioning required. Hempcrete is also naturally resistant to fire, pests and mould. The homes are designed around passive solar principles, with north-facing windows and double glazing throughout.
Our homes are 9-star energy rated and fully electrified with induction stovetops and hot water heat pumps. Our extensive array of solar panels and batteries, along with our two large rainwater tanks, mean that we are almost fully self-sufficient in power and water. They are family friendly, fully accessible and designed for aging in place.
Our Shared Spaces
Common house
Our expansive 118 sqm hempcrete common house serves as a hub for group dinners, community gatherings, film screenings, live concerts and meetings. The facility features a spacious communal kitchen, a laundry, a theatre area and a dedicated guestroom for visiting friends and helpers. We also have an onsite co-op with local bulk olive oil and eco-friendly cleaning products.
Gardens & play spaces
The heart of our village is our communal gardens. Our fruit trees and vegetables are fertilised with our own compost and reticulated with greywater. Our friendly free-range chickens provide us with eggs each day. Our purpose-built nature playground and basketball court provide safe play spaces for our community kids.
Workshop & sheds
Our communal workshop is a large space with the tools and materials to turn our ideas and inspirations into reality! It also houses our ever-growing number of e-bikes. Our shared garden shed means that we don't all need our own wheelbarrows and garden tools. We also have a shed for our bikes. Sharing resources is one of the key benefits of living in community.
Power & water
We generate nearly all of our own energy from our integrated solar and battery system, with grid backup. We also have two large rainwater tanks to service our water needs.