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Resilient housing is becoming one of the most important ideas in Australian residential design. A future ready home should not only meet today’s minimum requirements. It should be able to remain comfortable, efficient, healthy and practical as climate, energy, water and living conditions continue to change.

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Sustainable Materials and Waste in Residential Projects

By Team CE on Jun 8, 2026 1:55:24 PM

Sustainable Materials and Waste in Residential Projects

Sustainable materials and waste reduction are important parts of better residential design. A home can be energy efficient and comfortable, but if it relies on high impact materials, short lived finishes or wasteful construction practices, its sustainability story is incomplete.

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Water Efficiency in Green Star Homes

By Team CE on Jun 8, 2026 1:53:18 PM

Water Efficiency in Green Star Homes

Water efficiency is an important part of sustainable housing in Australia. A home may be energy efficient and comfortable, but if it uses water carelessly or relies on a high water landscape, it may not be as resilient or future ready as it could be.

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Operational Energy in Sustainable Housing

By Team CE on Jun 8, 2026 1:51:14 PM

Operational Energy in Sustainable Housing

Operational energy is the energy a home uses once people are living in it. It includes the energy used for heating, cooling, hot water, cooking, lighting, appliances, pool equipment, plug in loads and sometimes electric vehicle charging. In sustainable housing, operational energy matters because it affects running costs, greenhouse gas emissions, comfort and long term residential performance.

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All Electric Homes and Green Star Homes

By Team CE on Jun 8, 2026 1:49:00 PM

All electric homes are becoming central to the future of sustainable housing in Australia. Instead of using gas for cooking, hot water or heating, an all electric home uses efficient electric systems that can increasingly be powered by renewable energy.

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Indoor Air Quality and Healthier Homes

By Team CE on Jun 8, 2026 1:46:39 PM

Indoor Air Quality and Healthier Homes

Indoor air quality is one of the most important parts of a healthier home. A home may look sustainable from the outside, but if the indoor air is stale, damp, polluted or poorly ventilated, it may not support the people living inside it as well as it should.