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aims to lead the charge in sustainable practices. The Home we live in has a significant impact on the sustainability of our planet, with dwellings estimated to generate 22% of Australia's man made carbon dioxide emissions.
An average household's energy is responsible for about 8 tonnes of carbon dioxide, the main green house gas, per year.
Heating and cooling accounts for nearly 70% of a household's total energy needs and create the most greenhouse gases.
Our world today is energy hungry and environmentally challenged. We need to pay heed to our world's diminishing resources and build environmentally sustainable homes if we are to continue to develop our landscape and increase our population. The Good NewsIt's not difficult to reduce the level of energy required to heat and cool homes. It can be acheived by applying specific design principles, insulating homes properly, selecting energy smart appliances and ensuring that window and door placements maximise natural ventilation.
@ Home demonstrates how a sustainable future in construction is very acheivable using mainstream materials and construction techniques. |
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