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{{propApi.successMessage}} {{region}} Change locationBuilding a better future - HIA GreenSmart house accredited
Building a better future - HIA GreenSmart house accredited
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“Hellyar Design + Construct has demonstrated innovation in this important area and is to be applauded on this dual occupancy project titled the 'Bianca and Nera Villas'. The homes were designed and constructed with HIA GreenSmart principles in mind so that future property owners can enjoy the ongoing operational and environmental rewards of sustainable living,” said HIA Hunter Executive Director, Craig Jennion.
The HIA GreenSmart House accreditation was awarded to the two villas designed and constructed with numerous energy and water saving initiatives such as solar passive design, well designed cross ventilation for passive cooling, LED lighting, an energy efficient hot water system, and a rainwater tank connected to toilets and the washing machine amongst many other sustainable features.
One of the outstanding features of the homes are the large number of skylights that have been installed to take advantage of the natural lighting and passive solar heating throughout the year. These are used in combination with blinds, fans and sliding doors to zone off rooms to reduce areas required to be artificially heated or cooled.
“The result is a house that goes beyond mandated BASIX requirements and ensures the needs of the occupants can be met now and into the future,” Mr Jennion said.
“Demonstrating environmental responsibility was really important for this project. That’s why we carefully ordered building materials, reused elements for landscaping features and selected environmentally preferable materials and paints,” said Karl Hellyar, Director, Hellyar Design + Construct.
“We are proud to respond to the consumer demand for not only well-built homes but importantly sustainable homes that are liveable and more comfortable,” Mr Hellyar added.
For further information visit hellyar.com.au or contact:
Craig Jennion, HIA Executive Director - Hunter on 0414 872 090 or c.jennion@hia.com.au
Karl Hellyar, Hellyar Design + Construct Director on 0487 654 300 or karl@hellyar.com.au
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