Sustainability
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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 Challenge invites ... -
Plunkett Homes and Bradford Energy partner with Tesla
Bradford Energy has partnered with Western Australia’s oldest project builder, Plunkett Homes, to include the 4.2kW Bradford Solar ChargePack in new home builds. The promotional offer, ... -
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 6-star rating ... -
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 increase, these ... -
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. Clare Parry ... -
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 the fenestration ... -
GBCA bring in carbon zero buildings
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has announced the introduction of carbon zero buildings. GBCA released new versions of the Green Star Interiors rating tools ... -
Crafting creature comforts
It is one thing to design and build an aesthetically appealing and functional home, but it’s another to meet the rising demand for sustainable homes that ... -
Arden Homes offers Tesla Powerwall as standard inclusion
Arden Homes has partnered with CSR Bradford to provide Victorian homebuyers with a Tesla Powerwall as a standard inclusion in their new home. Arden is the ... -
Consumers want energy-efficiency facts on homes
New research published today by the CRC for Low Carbon Living (CRCLCL) has shown overwhelming support for a national voluntary home energy efficiency disclosure system, designed ...
