Building sustainable homes - Brisbane City Council
Sustainable homes have three main design elements that provide benefits during construction and for the lifetime of the house:
1.Environmental sustainability: the home is designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save water and energy usage, and reduce waste.
2.Social sustainability: the home has built-in safety features to prevent injuries, as well as security features to reduce crime and improve the occupants’ sense of security. Universal design features are used so everyone, including children or people with limited mobility, will be comfortable.
3.Economic sustainability: the home is designed to save money and avoids the need for major renovations. Costs of energy use, water use and maintenance will be reduced.
Brisbane City Council is encouraging people who are building or buying a new home to discuss their home’s sustainability features with architects and builders.
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