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How green you want to be depends on your individual needs and your budget. Nevertheless, growing numbers of people are demanding more sustainable features in their homes, and the benefits are considerable.
Eco-friendly homes do more than just protect the environment. They are healthier for your family to live in and more efficient, delivering long-term cost savings in both energy and water use.
At Open Plan Living, we're investing in alternative methods of construction and researching best-practice techniques and products in Australia and around the world. Our aim is to produce a low-maintenance, carbon neutral home - not just for the here and now, but for the future.
So what's involved in an environmentally sustainable home? It begins with engaging responsive designs, optimising your home's orientation for internal and external uses, solar access and ventilation.
We consider how the site and design are affected by the natural and built environment. We look at the thermal performance of the building to allow it to operate at maximum efficiency, as well as green energy and water conservation. We also ensure we select the most appropriate materials for performance, longevity, durability and cost.
The result is a more comfortable and inspiring home that's less expensive to run while making a valuable contribution to protecting the environment for our children to inherit.
