DB Designs - Wonthaggi

Home buyers can now view a new HIA GreenSmart Accredited House on display in Wonthaggi. DB Design’s new 6-star display home demonstrates how low cost design solutions can substantially improve the environmental performance of a house.

The Housing Industry Association’s GreenSmart program www.greensmart.com.au promotes leadership in environmentally responsible housing. The program educates builders, designers, manufacturers and consumers about the benefits of a GreenSmart home, such as, a warmer house in winter, a cooler house in summer, less waste going to landfill and a healthier home for occupants.

HIA’s most recent GreenSmart House accreditation was awarded to DB Design’s office and display home located at 47 Graham Street, Wonthaggi.

The display home incorporates various energy and water saving initiatives such as passive solar design, well designed cross ventilation paths for passive cooling, energy and water efficient appliances, selected double-glazed windows and a rainwater tank connected to toilets.

“This display home is a showcase of what we can do as building designers to produce energy smart homes which are more economical for future occupants to run” said Darren Brown, GreenSmart Professional and designer of the display home.

“Demonstrating environmental responsibility was really important for this project. That’s why we carefully ordered building materials, used prefabricated timber frames and selected environmentally preferable materials and paints” Mr Brown Said.

HIA Victorian Executive Director Gil King congratulated DB Design on demonstrating how practical solutions can make a substantial improvement to the performance of a house without compromising on aesthetics.

“GreenSmart accredited housing projects send an important message to the community that the industry is serious about building homes that are environmentally friendly, pleasant to live in and within the budget of the average buyer.”

For further information go to www.dbdesign.com.au

DB Design was awarded the GreenSmart House Accreditation for its display home located at 47 Graham Street, Wonthaggi. The display is open from Monday to Friday 8am until 5pm and by appointment on weekends.

For more information about GreenSmart contact your local Planning and Environment staff member for details on 1300 650 620