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Environmental sustainability

Smart Houses are more socially, environmentally and economically sustainable

Smart Houses are more socially, environmentally and economically sustainable
‘AAA’ rated or higher taps conserve water.

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Water efficiency + waste efficiency + energy efficiency = environmental sustainability

Water efficiency

A Smart House saves on water which also saves you money in the long term.

You can achieve water efficiency by choosing water saving showers and taps and considering using water tanks for watering the garden and flushing the toilet.

For more information about water efficiency, visit the External link Environmental Protection Agency/Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service website or the Brisbane City Council's information on External link saving water.

Waste efficiency

A Smart House is waste efficient.

Careful design and planning can save materials being wasted during initial construction. It may also reduce the need for expensive modifications as needs change.

For more information about waste efficiency, visit the External link Environmental Protection Agency/Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service website.

Energy efficiency

A Smart House reduces energy consumption meaning more economic savings for you and your family. Passive solar design features such as house orientation, ventilation, insulation and adequate shading can improve energy efficiency. In many cases, it is possible to keep inside the home cool in summer and warm in winter without resorting to artificial heating and cooling devices.

For more information about energy efficiency and Queensland Government rebates, visit the External link Environmental Protection Agency/Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service website.

For more information

Information on how to make your Queensland home more 'sustainable' is also available.

For more information about making your home more environmentally sustainable, contact the department.

Your Home guide

The Queensland Environmental Protection Agency, in conjunction with the Australian Greenhouse Office, has released a comprehensive guide on how to design and construct energy efficient homes.

For your free copy of the Your Home guide, call the Queensland Government Energy Advisory Service on 1300 369 388 or visit the External link Your Home website.

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Last updated 29 July 2005