Sustainable Home Redlands

Sustainable Home Redlands is now closed for public inspection. 

This three-bedroom, two-bathroom display home was built in accordance with the state government’s Smart Housing Design objectives and boasts eco-friendly, energy efficient and affordable design features. It showcases the benefits of sustainable housing for the Redlands community.

Design features include AAA rated fixtures and toilets, two rainwater tanks plus a rainwater bladder located under the front deck for drinking water and irrigation, a compost bin, five-star energy rating and low energy lighting, and open plan living spaces.

Materials such as low toxicity paint, low impact flooring systems and eco-friendly cladding has been used to minimise impact on health and safety. In addition, its design is adaptable to most sites and to suit different budget requirements.

The project is one of a number participating in Queensland’s Sustainable Homes Program, a partnership formed between the Queensland Government’s Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Housing, Department of Public Works, local councils and key housing industry stakeholders.




Useful links:

• To find out more about the Sustainable Home Redlands visit www.bbdesignbuild.net/sustainable_home_redlands.htm  
• For information on the Smart Housing initiative, visit http://www.smarthousing.qld.gov.au/. 
• Get some energy saving tips for your home at http://www.energy.qld.gov.au/.
• For information about Keep Australia Beautiful initiative to promote best practice environmental management during building and construction (for the construction industry and home builders) visit the Keep Australia Beautiful Clean Site Program web page.

Queensland Government Resources

• Queensland Government Energy Advisory Service, 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday by telephoning 1300 369 388
• Environmental Protection Agency  
• Sustainable Homes Program: http://www.sustainable-homes.org.au/  
• Queensland Development Code Part 29: Sustainable Buildings, effective March 2006  

Industry Resources
Expert design advice available in Queensland through several sources including: 

• Archicentre, the Royal Australian Institute of Architect’s Home Advisory Service. http://www.archicentre.com.au/  
• Building Designers Association of Queensland http://www.bdaq.com.au/
• Housing Industry Association offers a Green Smart program that accredits Green Smart professionals. Display homes, villages and estates are constructed around the country.