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Green Homes Australia and Green Homes Coffs Harbour at HIA-SGA Northern NSW Housing Awards

Green Homes Australia and Green Homes Coffs Harbour were celebrated at the HIA-SGA Northern NSW Housing Awards, securing the GreenSmart Sustainable Home award for their outstanding project. This accolade highlights their exceptional work in blending eco-friendliness with luxurious design.

The award-winning home is a striking example of sustainable architecture, thoughtfully designed to maximize both energy efficiency and visual appeal. Set on a slab-on-ground foundation, it takes full advantage of its stunning bush and ocean views. The home’s interior features burnished concrete floors and reverse brick veneer walls, which effectively utilize the building’s thermal mass to maintain a comfortable temperature year-round, reducing the need for additional heating or cooling.

A standout feature of the home is its locally sourced Blackbutt shiplap cladding, which not only adds to its aesthetic charm but also improves moisture control. The counter batten system further enhances the home’s energy efficiency, ensuring optimal performance in varying weather conditions.

The home is powered by a robust photovoltaic (PV) system, providing a reliable source of clean, renewable energy. Additionally, a rainwater tank supports sustainable water use, demonstrating the home’s commitment to environmental responsibility without compromising on comfort or style.

In addition to the GreenSmart Sustainable Home award, this project also won the trophy for Custom Built Home ($800,000 to $1.5 million). This recognition underscores the home’s excellence in both design and sustainability, setting a high standard for future developments.

Green Homes Australia and Green Homes Coffs Harbour have once again demonstrated their expertise in creating homes that are both elegant and eco-conscious. This award-winning project is a testament to their innovative approach and dedication to sustainable living, offering a model for modern, responsible home building.

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Green Homes Australia Wagga Takes Top Honour at 2024 HIA Riverina Building Awards

Green Homes Australia Wagga has proudly clinched the Townhouse/Villa Development of the Year award at the 2024 HIA Riverina Building Awards. This prestigious win highlights their exceptional five-unit complex, which has been celebrated for its innovative design and commitment to sustainability.

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A Commitment to Quality, Sustainability, and Elegance

This project marks Green Homes Wagga‘s first foray into townhouse and villa developments, and it showcases their dedication to quality and sustainability. The complex is designed with ISO50001 compliant practices, focusing on energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact. This not only makes the units cost-effective to run but also aligns with their goal of promoting a greener future.

The five-unit complex features a range of high-quality elements that set it apart. Residents enjoy engineered timber flooring and super-soft loop pile carpets, combining durability with comfort. The interiors are finished with premium 2-pack painted joinery, sleek stone benchtops, and brushed nickel fittings. Plantation shutters and sheer S-wave curtains add a touch of elegance and functionality to each home.

The development goes beyond just its physical features; it fosters a strong sense of community. The thoughtful design from local architect Icono Building Design creates a welcoming and connected living environment, where residents can feel at home. Every detail has been carefully considered to ensure that the units are not only visually appealing but also built to stand the test of time.

Winning the Townhouse/Villa Development of the Year award underscores Green Homes Australia Wagga’s commitment to setting new benchmarks in residential development. Their innovative approach and dedication to sustainability reflect their mission to deliver homes that are both beautiful and efficient, contributing to a more sustainable and vibrant community.

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Planning to build your dream home in Wagga Wagga? Take the first step with a free consultation from our expert team! Let’s turn your vision into a reality with sustainable, award-winning designs. Book now and start building your future.

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Why should you choose Green Homes builders for your new home?

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Green Homes, established in 2006, is an international green construction company renowned for being global leaders in the design and construction of energy-efficient homes worldwide. Operating in New Zealand, Australia, and the USA, we pioneer green building practices and are dedicated to revolutionizing home construction. Our commitment extends to providing clients with healthy and efficient living spaces.

Our builders adhere to a rigorous nine-audit process, ensuring that your home meets the highest efficiency standards and attains International Standards certification.

Here are the reasons why you should choose us as your builder:

Solar Passive Design, Our designs significantly reduce or even eliminate the need for mechanical heating and cooling systems in buildings. By strategically orienting and designing structures to take advantage of the sun’s path, natural light, and thermal energy, solar passive design harnesses solar radiation to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures throughout the year. Additionally, solar passive design can enhance occupant comfort and well-being by providing consistent indoor temperatures and ample natural daylight, creating a more pleasant and sustainable living or working environment.

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Energy-efficient Glazing, These features help minimize heat transfer through windows, reducing the need for heating and cooling energy. By improving thermal insulation, energy-efficient glazing helps maintain more stable indoor temperatures, enhancing comfort for occupants and reducing energy bills. Additionally, by allowing natural light to penetrate while minimizing heat loss or gain, energy-efficient glazing contributes to creating brighter and more pleasant indoor spaces, promoting productivity and well-being. Overall, it’s a win-win solution for energy savings, comfort, and environmental sustainability

Premium appliances often feature advanced technologies, higher-quality materials, and meticulous craftsmanship, resulting in enhanced efficiency, reliability, and longevity compared to standard appliances.

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SO 50001 certification demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement in energy performance, providing homeowners with confidence that their home is built to the highest efficiency standards and will deliver long-term energy savings and sustainability benefits.

Customization of your home allows you to personalize every aspect of your living space, from layout and design to finishes and features. This ensures that the home reflects your unique style, tastes, and personality, creating a space that feels truly your own.

Pre-designed homes offer a hassle-free option for individuals who prefer a straightforward and cost-effective home-buying process without the need for customization. They provide convenience, affordability, and certainty.

If you are planning to build a new home, let’s chat and talk about the dream home you want.
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Home With Zero Bills Podcast Feature

Exciting News! Our Green Homes – Sanctuary in Perth has been featured in @Listnrnewsroom.

Experience the epitome of sustainable living in a home that not only prioritises the environment but also comes with Zero Bills. Check out the video for an insightful glimpse into the future of eco-friendly living and discover how this type of home can help you save more money while embracing a greener lifestyle.

And that’s not all! Green Homes has ambitious plans to expand this sustainable vision to Bingara Gorge, Southwest Sydney, with the creation of 29 fully electric sustainable homes. Stay tuned as we continue to pave the way for a more environmentally conscious and cost-effective living experience.

Plus, don’t miss out on our podcast! Hear more about the features and benefits of this amazing home directly from the experts. Tune in and join us on the journey toward a sustainable and efficient future.

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A HOUSE WITH NO BILLS – Energy-free Home Set for Sydney

We are thrilled to announce that our innovative Green Homes project in Perth has garnered significant recognition, with a prominent feature in The Daily Telegraph. This eco-friendly dwelling has not only captivated the attention of local audiences but has also earned the prestigious title of the first non American recipient of the National Association of Home Builders’ Global Home of the Year award, unveiled at a grand ceremony in Las Vegas.

This remarkable display home in Perth stands as a testament to the successful collaboration between Green Homes and the Western Australian Government. Together, they have created a living space that redefines the standards of energy efficiency and sustainability.

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Key Features of Green Homes Australia’s Award-Winning Energy-Free Home:

  • Energy Efficiency Beyond Compare: Described by the CEO of Green Homes, Mr. Fabar, as the most energy-efficient freestanding house in the nation, this home stands as a beacon of innovation. The design prioritizes smart and free power saving solutions, including strategic orientation, optimal window placement, and a thoughtful selection of external colours.
  • Smart and Free Power Savings: Green Homes Australia has successfully integrated intelligent and cost-effective energy-saving measures into the very fabric of this dwelling. The strategic choices made in its design, such as orientation and window placement, contribute significantly to minimizing energy consumption without compromising on comfort.

Green Homes Australia has been at the forefront of designing energy-efficient homes since 2006, consistently achieving a remarkable 6 to 7-star energy rating for their projects. Their commitment to reimagining homes as not only energy-efficient but also sustainable and conducive to a healthy living environment is truly commendable.

Building on their success in Australia, Green Homes has extended its reach to New Zealand and the United States. This expansion reflects their dedication to global sustainability, showcasing their commitment to creating environmentally conscious homes that transcend geographical boundaries.

In conclusion, Green Homes Australia’s Energy-Free Home in Perth is a groundbreaking achievement in the realm of sustainable architecture. As we celebrate this milestone, we look forward to witnessing the positive impact this innovative approach to housing will have on future construction practices, inspiring a new era of energy-efficient and environmentally conscious living.

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Efficient Isolation. Have your home work for you!

The ramifications of the COVID-19 outbreak are being felt all across the world, with a significant majority of professional workplaces being forced into isolation and working from home. Closure of ‘non-essential’ businesses is forcing many more workers to self-isolate in their homes.

With many of us adopting this work-from-home regime for the first time in our careers, there are many pitfalls we could fall into – increased heating & electricity costs, food shortages and water bills. There are a great many unknowns about the coming months, but it is essential that your home be as efficient as possible – and why not make it work for you, while you focus on the important aspects of your life.

In the lead up to the launch of our new service, The Green Network, we wanted to list out 5 products that could drastically improve your home’s efficiency and save you money and time in the long run.

5. Philips Hue

Your home’s lighting controlled from your phone or smart assistant. You think you’ve forgotten to turn the bathroom & bedroom lights off, but you’re too engrossed in your favourite Netflix series to get up and check – all with the tap of a button, you can stay settled and your lights are put out.

Not only will you save time and energy by installing Philips Lighting and Smart Switches, but they will also keep money in your pocket every quarter.

Philips LEDs use up to 80% less energy than traditional incandescents while producing the same beautiful warm light you are used to. A Philips LED bulb can last for up to 15,000 hours, which is equal to 15 incandescents. So not only will you have to change fewer bulbs, there will be less waste as a result. Your home is worth investing in – let Philips help. – Philips Hue – Energy Efficiency Report

4. Redlight – Solar LED’s

If you’ve got a bit more time to install and upgrade fixtures (we recommend a professional installation), the Redlight solar LED’s are a fantastic, and efficient, alternative to the traditional light fixture.

These LED’s mimic real sunlight throughout your home – as if you had your own skylight in every room. Plus – some fixtures put out 8x the standard lumens for its standard wattage. Meaning you’ll get much better light for your dollar! 
“The 6 watt Redilight has an approximate lumen output of a traditional 50-watt incandescent globe in full sun” – Redlight

3. Smart Powerboard

The ARLEC Smart Powerboard can be installed anywhere throughout your home. We would recommend as a basic step, installing powerboards with individual power switches. However, if you want to embrace smart technology, the ARLEC is for you.

You left the iron on after getting your shirt ready for that client meeting over Skype. Bring up the app and simply turn the power off – preventing you from running out of the meeting or having your house burn down!

As a Bonus – the ARLEC works with both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant – once again, you can make someone else do the work for you!

2. The Oomph – Portable Coffee

Due to recent announcements surrounding Public Safety, your local cafe may be in a form of lockdown and/or you may not be able to leave your home. So how would you get your morning coffee kick?

At Green Homes, working from home seems to increase our desire for coffee consumption, however, if we couldn’t leave our homes we would be stuck with sachet’s or instant – that’s where the Oomph comes in. Compress and make your own coffee at your desk, on the go or next to your toaster.

Stop throwing away coffee cups, pods and the like – make your own quarantined coffee! And once your favourite cafe has re-opened, use it as a one-stop Travel Mug!

1. Google Home

A personal favourite of the crew at Green Homes. The Google Home range offers a crazy level of support throughout your home – from turning lights & TVs on, to changing the temperature of your air-conditioner as well as managing your entire calendar.

Set your Google Home up on your mobile and control everything from your mobile remotely. Just like the commercials, it is like having your own personal assistant at a moments notice.

From reading you the latest news, playing new episodes of your favourite podcasts and updating you with the latest traffic report – your Google Home truly works for you.

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“Hey Google.” Power the Next Generation of Green, Smart Homes

There is a common misconception in this interconnected marketplace, that by turning your home into a ‘smart home’ is converting it into a green, sustainable home. This thought bubble is incorrect. However, when building your new Green Home, everyone who wants to ride the way of a connected life should talk to their builder about making it a ‘Smart Home.’

But how does one save energy using more electrical devices? A recent article from The Conversation suggested that in a trial of 46 homes, a majority indicated that they used these smart devices as a chance for a lifestyle change, rather than directly aiming to reduce electricity. The results? Positive! There is a well-known fact that nobody wants to get up and turn off lights/power points throughout the house when watching the Grand Final. Well smart devices, such as Google Home and TP Link Smart Plugs, allow you to do it from the comfort of your lounge.

It is inevitable that homes of the future will be completely integrated with the cloud – whether we like it or not, allowing us to know when we are low on milk or out of cereal. With the global growth and awareness of tech giant, Tesla, has generated a plethora of discussions online regarding the future of electricity and ‘the grid.’ With energy prices on the rise – only to increase in the near future – how does one make sure that their green smart home is equipped with the latest energy saving tools?

The evolution of Google’s assistant from simply giving you directions to telling you about your day, means that over time she will learn your habits, which rooms you spend the most time in, when you turn the kettle on each morning to give you a shot of coffee. But instead of leaving the kettle in standby mode on all night & day, what if you could set it to turn on between 7 – 8 am? With devices such as the aforementioned TP-Link smart plugs, you can do exactly that – however not just limited to the kettle, any power-point controlled device can be remotely shut-off (not put into standby, completely turned off). Not only does this give you complete control over your home from your mobile phone or smart assistant, these plugs allow you to measure the energy output from that specific plug – giving you real time access to see your expenditure.

Green Homes can be Smart Homes. You could build a standard house, and then purchase smart devices, install them and use them – they will assist you in seeing your energy output and automate your life, however you lack the key ingredient. Energy Efficiency at the core of the home to begin with, allowing for your lifestyle to be at the forefront, combine that with the power of smart homes and you will potentially see even further savings, as well as a much more automated lifestyle.