Sustainability
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Victoria building smarter, more energy efficient homes
The Victorian Government has announced three building companies will develop energy-efficient, environmentally sustainable homes for sale in Melbourne’s high-growth suburbs. Minister for Energy Lily ... -
2018 Melbourne Tackling Air Tightness Seminar Details Announced
The date for the 2018 Tackling Air Tightness Seminar held in Melbourne has been announced. The Melbourne seminar will be held on 20 September ... -
How recycling soil can save money and the environment.
SoilCyler, which recycles topsoil, has released a guide outlining the benefits of recycling key elements such as soil. SoilCycler managing director Alison Price says ... -
World’s first habitable 3D printed houses being built in the Netherlands
Eindhoven in the Netherlands will be the first city in the world to have habitable homes made by a 3D printer as part of ... -
Passive house construction provides healthier, higher performance buildings
According to industry experts who presented at a workshop hosted by engineering and infrastructure advisory company Aurecon and Monash University in April, passive house ... -
Winner of BDAV 10-Star Sustainable Design Challenge announced
Hacksaw House has been announced as the winner of the Building Designers Association of Victoria’s (BDAV) 2018 10-Star Sustainable Design Challenge. This annual Design ... -
What defines a ‘comfortable home’?
As energy prices in Australia continue to rise, the market demand for environmentally sustainable homes with low running costs and specifications above the mandatory ... -
Earthships set to gain attention
The ultimate in green building design, Earthships are zero waste, self-sufficient homes constructed using recycled and natural materials. As power prices and construction costs ... -
Building a passive house
There are several techniques that can be used when designing a home to ensure it is naturally cooler in summer and warmer in winter. ... -
AWA launches Video Series on Energy Efficiency
Through a generous grant from the Office of Environment and Heritage New South Wales, the Australian Window Association has released three informative videos for ...
