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Smart Housing

Springfield Lakes Smart House
Springfield Lakes Smart House.
Kitchen

The Housing Industry Association’s (HIA) GreenSmart Village at Springfield Lakes, showcased three Smart Houses, built as a demonstration and learning site for all aspects of sustainable residential development.

The Department of Public Works and the Environmental Protection Agency provided design and construction advice to ensure the houses, officially opened on 27 February 2004, incorporated the principles of Smart Housing to be more socially, environmentally and economically sustainable.

The houses were a resource for the media, members of the construction and design industry and consumers to see Smart Housing in practice and learn how to apply more sustainable practices in residential building through common sense design and conscious product selection.

Smart Houses are more liveable, safe, secure, environmentally friendly and cost-efficient. They will be instrumental in helping realise the State Government’s objective to provide Queenslanders with access to safe, secure and appropriate housing in sustainable communities.

The houses were open for display from 2004 to 2006 and were designed and constructed by Civic Steel Homes. Profits from the sale of the Smart Houses went towards the Wesley Mission's Youth Homelessness Program.

View a complete list of the Smart Housing features within the houses at PDF Example 1 - Springfield Lakes (221Kb), PDF Example 2 - Springfield Lakes (205Kb) or PDF Example 3 - Springfield Lakes (212Kb).

Rain water tank
Two 6,000 litre rainwater tanks have been installed and plumbed to use rainwater for flushing toilets and watering gardens before reverting to the mains water supply. An automated system reverts back to rainwater storage when the tank is refilled above the minimum level.
Hobless shower
The step-free (hobless) shower reduces the risk of tripping and is accessible for people of varying abilities. A hobless shower is also easier to clean and is more contemporary looking.
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Last updated 02 October 2006