sustainable house design Brisbane | photo courtesy: http://www.sustainable-homes.org.au/03_projects/brisbane/brisbane.htm
House built in the middle of the leafy trees is the Sustainable Home Brisbane. Sustainable Home combines many standard features used by the Sustainable Home in general as well as several other completeness. Not only the aesthetic value and beauty are considered by the designer of this house. Intelligent design of this house which helped with the preservation of the environment – air, energy, air, land and biodiversity management are essential elements for healthy living housing.
Said the designer “Applying these principles to housing sustainability we are simple and long-term solutions for a sustainable future, and Brisbane house provides visitors with first-hand experience.”
Brisbane sustainable house design projects summary: Bligh Voller Nield has designed a stylish, contemporary Queensland responding to the views of the site, orientation, and environmentally sensitive, reflects the subtropical climate of the region.
Natural Homes Created by lifestyle, Brisbane Sustainable Home is a house which contains two levels, 4-3 rooms and bathrooms located on a gentle slope. An elevated street with easy access to upper primary levels of life.
The design has a minimal environmental footprint and attempts to meet the environmental values of the site such that the flow of natural drainage of stormwater and what remains of vegetation which has been adopted for the region’s biodiversity.
An important feature is the design of a roof and ceiling, which promotes the benefits of natural ventilation for cooling in summer and in conjunction with the thermal mass for heating during the winter.
The materials were carefully selected so they have a low embodied energy and low toxicity. Where possible, they are from renewable resources or recycled. Here is where the house plan and more detailed info available.
Sustainable house design and appliances tips and water conservation
Use water efficient appliances and fittings, Standard and Poor ‘three-star (or more) showerheads and water pressure-limiting devices, and include a Rainwater tanks to supply water for use with gardens, toilets and laundry. The more you save water usage, you also have participated in activities to overcome the problem of global warming.
