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The home also won HIA Australian GreenSmart Custom Built Home, partnered by COLORBOND steel.
In the heart of suburban Canberra, Oska’s House reimagines the classic red brick home. Using solar passive principles and NatHERS energy modelling, the floor plan was optimised to create a new family home with more functional space and better flow and connection.
Despite its relatively small footprint this home pays attention to the basics, showing what can be done with good design, good detailing and quality construction.
HIA Managing Director Jocelyn Martin said HIA Australian GreenSmart Awards recognise HIA members who deliver the latest in environmental design excellence and sustainable building practices.
“HIA is committed to sustainable building outcomes through environmentally focussed design, innovation and construction. Our commitment to recognise excellence has not altered over the 24 years the HIA GreenSmart program has been running. The winners and finalists are at the cutting-edge in their field and demonstrate expertise in building superior performing, energy-saving homes for their clients.
“Each winner and finalist is congratulated for achieving success at a national level,” concluded Ms Martin.
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“The Victorian government’s proposal to update home building contract laws to make them fit for use in the 21st century is welcomed by HIA,” stated HIA Executive Director, Keith Ryan.
WorkSafe ACT has reported a rise in compliance notices being issued across industry. This highlights the importance of mandatory training to ensure safety and regulatory compliance. Ensure all your onsite workers complete the required training maintain compliance with safety obligations, and meet industry standards
“New home sales in Victoria just saw their third consecutive monthly increase, up by 15.7 per cent in the month of May,” stated HIA Executive Director Victoria, Keith Ryan.
“The volume of new home sales increased by 6.9 per cent in the month of May 2025, to reach the highest level in 13 months,” stated HIA Senior Economist, Maurice Tapang.