For a home to be energy efficient it needs to have all the right elements of design. A home that has been designed energy efficiently, will have considered the following things:
- Orientation and location of the home on the block
- Layout and zoning
- Insulation
- Glazing - windows, skylights and other glazed surfaces
- Shading
- Landscaping
- Ventilation and draught proofing
- Thermal mass
- Universal Design
Why design and build an energy efficient home?
Building a home using good design principles can save:
- energy,
- water,
- money, and
- create a healthier, enjoyable and more comfortable home.
Confident Building have been incorporating energy efficient building guidelines into our homes for many years and have been awarded for our design, innovation and committed to embracing environmental leadership and a sustainable future.
Want more energy efficient building information?
If you would like to know more about energy efficient design you can register for our monthly Sustainable Seminar where you will learn about:
- the essential design elements,
- building for our climate, and
- site costs - the hidden surprises
You can also register for a FREE Site Inspection and a FREE Design Meeting. You can talk directly to a land and design expert about any of these issues. Our team members are HIA and MBA ‘green’ accredited.
