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ABSA professionals can help you reap the rewards of an environmentally friendly home.
A sustainable home can:
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stay naturally warm in winter and cool in summer, reducing expensive air conditioning
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reduce greenhouse gas emissions that result from burning coal or gas to generate energy
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conserve precious water resources
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minimise waste and reduce our impact on natural ecosystems
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reduce your energy and water bills.
Recognising these benefits, governments across Australia have introduced sustainability
requirements that you will need to meet when building a new home.
ABSA Assessors can manage all aspects of assessing and documenting your home to meet
the requirements of Council environmental regulation. This professional advice can
save you time and money by eliminating any costly changes or delays caused by non-compliant
plans.
ABSA Assessors use sophisticated computer programs to analyse your building plans
and can offer practical advice on cost-effective ways to improve the performance of
your home.
To 'Find an Assessor' or look at what 'Assessors Services' are available for you please
use the Quick Links provided below.
Does a sustainable home cost more to build?
Smart design and the right choice of building materials and appliances are key to
delivering maximum benefits for the least cost. A sustainable home need not cost more
to build - it's about designing your home to make the best use of space and take advantage
of natural conditions like sunshine and rainfall.
Professional advice can help to ensure that you meet environmental regulations using
effective and cost-effective solutions. If you do invest in better design and construction
of your home, your investment can be recouped from lower energy and water bills and
higher resale value.
Find out more about sustainable homes by having a look at the websites on our links
page.
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