Our Model Home is 60x More Efficient than a Standard Home
Take a virtual tour, meet the family living in the home and find out what it costs. You will be pleasantly surprised at just how easy it is to build a green home.
Step Inside Innovation: See How Our Live Model Home Redefines Energy Efficiency
As you navigate through this immersive environment, enjoy an audio guide that highlights key features— from energy-efficient appliances and solar power integration to passive design elements that maximize natural light and airflow.
Data-Driven Insights for a Greener Future
Immersive Virtual Tour, complete with an Audio Guide
Eco-friendly materials to cutting-edge technology
Check out our virtual tour with an audio-guided experience!
Experience first-hand how sustainable living is not only possible but seamlessly integrated into everyday life. From eco-friendly materials to cutting-edge technology, this home represents a leap forward in energy-efficient design, all while collecting the data we need to keep improving.
What’s Green Living Really Like? Track the Weekly Data Here!
Stay informed with weekly updates on the home’s real-time performance data, giving you a deeper understanding of its energy efficiency, water conservation, and overall environmental impact. Experience how living green can be both comfortable and cost-effective.
Weekly snapshot. How are we doing in early spring?
Ater a particularly wet and overcast winter, we’re finally enjoying some warmer weather! With clear blue skies and bright sunshine, our home begins to warm up early in the morning, gradually reaching its peak during the day, and then effectively retaining that heat overnight. Our motto? “Heat up quickly, lose heat slowly!”
The chart below illustrates data from temperature sensors placed throughout the house. It highlights a significant contrast between the outdoor temperature (shown in green) and the temperatures in various rooms inside. On average, the indoor temperature was 20.9°C—over 8°C warmer than the outside!
But what about energy?
For this home, there is no connection to the local energy network (‘the grid’). All our electricity comes from an 8.4kW solar array and a Tesla Powerwall 2. This is a relatively small system for an ‘off-grid’ home, which is great because we wanted to test how energy-efficient we can be! Most people don’t want or need to be off-grid, but being energy efficient always makes sense to save money and the environment.
Building a Sustainable Future: Behind the Green Home
Walk through the home from the comfort of your own space while the audio guide explains key features, energy-saving innovations, and real-time efficiency data.
Disclaimer: This video is kindly provided by Bank Australia
Carbon-Free & Energy Neutral
Green Homes Builders are pioneering the delivery of Carbon Free, Energy-Neutral residences, ensuring sustainable living without compromising on comfort or environmental responsibility.
Carbon-free green homes often incorporate energy-efficient technologies and designs to minimise energy consumption and maximise the utilisation of renewable energy. The aim is to achieve a net-zero carbon footprint, meaning that any carbon emissions associated with the home’s operation are balanced by an equivalent amount of carbon removal or offsetting measures, such as carbon sequestration or purchasing carbon credits. Thus, carbon-free green homes contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and combating climate change while promoting sustainable living practices.
Energy neutrality for the Home means that the total amount of energy used by the Home on an annual basis is roughly equal to the amount of renewable energy created on the property. This balance is calculated over the course of one year and may vary based on usage, seasonal changes, and the efficiency of systems installed.
Embracing Carbon-Free, Energy-Neutral home upgrades represents a significant step towards a more sustainable future. By harnessing renewable energy sources, optimising energy efficiency, and prioritising environmentally conscious practices, Green Homes Builders are leading the charge towards a world where comfortable, eco-friendly living is the norm. With these innovative upgrades, homeowners can enjoy the benefits of modern living while making a positive impact on the planet, one home at a time.
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