At the core
Customisable from six stars to 10, this sustainable three-bedroom display is giving homeowners a perfect 2020 vision of the modern family home. Photo courtesy Warren Reed & Leo Edwards
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Sustainable by design
Natural Lifestyle Homes helped put sustainable housing into the spotlight back in the early 2000s. The company’s owner talks about how industry and consumer attitudes to sustainability have changed since then.
Read moreWindow power
Australian researchers have created semi-transparent solar cells that will allow windows to generate electricity while still maintaining the current window glazing levels and benefits. Photo credit: Dr Jae Choul Yu
Read morePolytec Super Stubbie Industry Inventions
HOUSING rounds up some clever and resource efficient building products developed by HIA members for the industry.
Read moreGreen for the mainstream
How do you plan and build an affordable, water-wise, energy-efficient home? Environmental scientist and media professional Dr Josh Byrne has the right green guide to help.
Read moreSolar orientation
Sensible home design and layouts should be based on the orientation of the individual building lot and any other factors that influence orientation for a new home or renovation.
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Recycling: a real example of how it's done
Casafico, a manufacturer of building products. team up with ASPIRE to gain greater access to waste materials. A real example of how recycling is done.
Go to resourceThe Sustainable House Handbook
The Sustainable House Handbook, by Dr. Josh Byrne gives highlights of the HIA GreenSmart Protocols.
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