Eco Friendly, Sustainable Housing

All of our houses are environmentally sustainable and eco friendly. We have achived up to a 9 Star energy rating, so you will feel the difference in comfort and energy savings.

Each home includes:

• Up to 9 Star Energy Rating on patented building system.
• Sustainable Plantation timbers (60%) and Recycled timbers (40%).
• Recycled timber internal linings in lieu of plaster.
• End of Life planning for recycling building materials.
• Factory production reduces environmental impact on site and minimizes waste.
• Factory waste is transformed into other products, such as garden mulch.
• Optimum site orientation ensures maximum energy efficiency.
• Water tanks for rainwater harvesting to potable standard.
• Ability to be self sufficient.
• Solar hot water and heat pump systems available.
• Integrated onsite power generation available.
• Onsite waste treatment available.
• Energy efficient lighting and appliances included.
• Insulating tinted glass for increased thermal resistance and natural lighting.
• Natural cooling and cross ventilation for natural air flow.
• 3 star plus water efficient plumbing.
• Low VOC paints, adhesives, sealants and insulation.
• High air quality.
• Light to medium colour schemes for optimal thermal performance.
• Sun shade maximized to glazed areas.
• Hollow walls and roof cavity create air flow for increased thermal performance – “Breathing Walls”.
• Reflective roofing materials.

Our homes are built to last!

Each home is built to a Standard Australian wind speed rating of C2 – (W50C), with options to upgrade.
The floor system and foundations have termite protection built in, and timber is treated according to Australian Standard H3.

Our homes are built to grow!

Our homes are built in modules and pavilions which means they can be easily added to over time to meet the growing needs of families.
 
Still Curious?

See our News and Media section for a full sustainability assessment report of a home we constructed in Edmonton.