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Sustainability
"Sustainable
development is the ability to meet the needs of the present;
without compromising the ability of future generations to meet
their own needs."
Building Sustainability is a relatively new profession that
evolved due to an increasing social awareness and government
regulation to reduce Australia's reliance on our limited
resources and reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.
Australian households produce Greenhouse gases that
contribute to over 20% of Australia's total emissions.
A Sustainable home will:
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stay naturally warm in
winter and cool in summer, reducing expensive air
conditioning
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reduce greenhouse gas
emissions that result from burning coal or gas to generate
energy
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conserve precious water
resources
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minimise waste and reduce
our impact on natural ecosystems
The outcome will be a home that uses far less water and energy.
This leads to huge cost savings in your ongoing utility
bills. It will also be a healthy and
comfortable home to live in thereby increasing its resale value.
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Costs versus benefits
With every building
decision comes costs and
benefits. The short term costs may appear at first
daunting but the long term cost benefits can be
impressive. Investing in a good Sustainability Consultant
will help you identify the most cost effective solutions to
achieve the outcome that you desire.
Does a sustainable home cost more to build?
Smart design and the right choice of building materials and appliances are key to delivering maximum benefits for the least cost.
A sustainable home need not cost more to build - it's about designing your home to make the best use of
natural conditions like sunshine and rainfall.
Professional advice can help to ensure that you meet environmental regulations using effective and cost-effective solutions.
If you do invest in better design and construction of your home, your investment can be recouped from lower energy and water bills and higher resale value.
Case
Study
- Increase
sustainability & reduce costs
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