“Australians currently emit more than 550 million tonnes of greenhouse gases each year”. About 20% of this is generated through everyday activities (heating, cooling, cooking, lighting, driving, running appliances, travelling and decaying landfill.)
“38 % of energy consumed in Australian Homes is for space heating and cooling.” Up to an additional 20 per cent of heating and cooling energy can be saved with wall insulation. 5% can be saved on winter energy costs with appropriate floor insulation.
With up to 40% of a home’s energy for cooling or heating being lost or gained through windows, improving their thermal performance reduces energy costs and Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions.
A tap leaking at the rate of one drip a second could waste more than 12,000 litres of water a year.....water efficient appliances in the Beachmere property are expected to save over 226,000 ltres of water in mains supply per year.
Thoughtful design and construction can have a significant impact on all of these facts!