Get advice, ideas, and resources to help you build with confidence. From designing for Canberra’s climate, to choosing sustainable features that make your home comfortable all year-round.
Installing a home battery for your solar panels
If you’re installing home solar panels, adding a battery is a great way to maximise the benefits of renewable energy.
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North Wright sustainable precinct architecture
Each architect-designed home of North Wright Sustainable Precinct offers a sense of spaciousness, with considered interiors for modern lifestyles.
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What is a Heat Recovery system?
Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) or heat recovery systems are a great way to keep your house warm, reduce your energy consumption and help the environment.
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Reusing wastewater in your home
Reducing water consumption in the home is a simple and easy way to decrease water and energy bills and lessen your household’s impact on the environment.
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Why are Energy Ratings Important?
Energy ratings are important to consider. Building your home to a higher energy efficiency rating makes your home more comfortable, and cheaper to run.
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Investing in solar panels for your home
One in four Australian households now have solar panels on their roofs, the highest uptake in the world. Join the trend!
Find out how solar panels can save you money
Maximise water efficiency in your home
In a world where water conservation is not just environmentally responsible but also economically savvy, selecting water-efficient fixtures for your home is a smart move.
Learn how to make your home more water-wise
The benefits of induction cooktops
Nowadays we have all seen induction cooktops at someone’s home. The reason why they are so popular is because they have many benefits for our households.
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Investing in Electric Vehicle Charging
Your next car might be an electric vehicle (EV). Make sure you're ready to charge it in your new home by installing a level 2 fast charger in a convenient place in your garage.
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The benefits of high performance windows
Single, double or triple glazed windows will allow good solar heat gain. Only double or triple glazed windows with energy-efficient frames are better at preventing heat loss.
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Saving energy with home shading systems
Innovative shading systems and a well-designed garden can help control the temperature of your home without the need for air conditioning.
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Choosing your ideal builder partner
Building a home is a significant journey, and choosing the right builder is essential to its success.
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Building with sustainable materials
Choosing sustainably sourced, energy efficient and low emissions materials can help you create a more climate-resilient, future-proof and cost-effective home for you and your family.
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Why energy efficiency ratings are key to building a comfortable home
Building an energy-efficient home starts with smart design choices suited to the local climate.
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Sustainable construction practices
When you are building a home, there are measures you can take to minimise the waste created.
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Breathe easy with clean air
Are you concerned about the quality of the air you breathe at home? The North Wright Sustainable Precinct has been designed with your health and wellbeing in mind
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Your construction site maintenance
From site preparation and foundation work to the final fit-out, each construction phase when building your home plays a key role in creating a safe, sustainable, and high-quality outcome
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Take advantage of rainwater in your home
Rainwater is a valuable natural resource that can used at home to reduce water bills, maintain your garden and provide an alternative supply during water restrictions.
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The importance of a well-sealed home
To have a home that’s both comfy and doesn’t waste heat, you need good insulation and airtightness, plus ventilation that works well.
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The benefits of a green roof
A green roof is a part of a building’s roof area that has been redesigned to support living vegetation, to increase the amount of greenery in the built area that acts as a heat sink and improve the building’s performance.
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