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Sustainable homes recognised at National GreenSmart Awards
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Oska’s house, located in the heart of suburban Canberra won the highest accolade – the 2024 HIA Australian GreenSmart Home - while also being awarded the HIA Australian GreenSmart Custom Built Home, partnered by COLORBOND® steel.
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 the home pays attention to the basics, showing what can be done with good design, good detailing and quality construction.
The HIA Australian GreenSmart Awards recognise the best in sustainable housing. Award winners and finalists make a positive difference to the environment by building energy efficient and comfortable homes.
Winners from around Australia were recognised for their contribution to sustainable building practices:
Arden Homes from Victoria won HIA Australian GreenSmart Display/Project Home for the Sienna located in Tarneit. From the moment you enter, this home captivates you. Architecturally influenced, the expansive sun court is the centre of the design which allows natural flow, space and style, a theme continued throughout the home. This category is partnered by The Australian Reinforcing Company.
Ovens & King Builders from Victoria won HIA Australian GreenSmart Energy Efficiency for a home that showcases intelligent design and puts the focus on energy efficiency and sustainability in construction. This category is partnered by Miele Australia.
INKA Builders from Western Australian won HIA Australian GreenSmart Multi Dwelling Development for a sustainable townhouse development in Hamilton Hill that epitomizes innovation and eco-conscious design. This category is partnered by Bondor.
Joe Mercieca from Blue Eco Homes won HIA Australian GreenSmart Professional. With a holistic approach to passive design and his business, Joe continues to lead and ensure that the environment and sustainability will remain a focus in the industry. This category is partnered by HIA Insurance Services.
Sowden Building Solutions from NSW won HIA Australian GreenSmart Renovation/Addition Project by creating a comfortable, healthy home with minimal ongoing energy costs; converting a drafty 1884 built house to a home achieving the PassivHaus’ EnerPHit Plus standard. The category is partnered by Clipsal by Schneider Electric.
Millwood Homes SA from South Australia won HIA Australian GreenSmart Sustainable Home for an off-grid rural home with considered design and cost effective construction choices that truly adopts the GreenSmart principles. The category is partnered by WoodSolutions.
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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