News

ClimateSmart Home Service
2 December 2008
The Queensland Government has introduced the ClimateSmart Home Service to help Queenslanders save energy, money and the environment. The service will begin in January 2009, costing you $50 for a licensed electrician to audit your home and provide energy and water efficient solutions for your home. For more information visit their website - ClimateSmart Home Service

Green Pages
23 September 2008
If you haven't heard of the Green Pages, have a look online at www.greenpages.com.au . The Green Pages are an online and print directory of sustainable products and services available in Australia. The goods and services listed are from a huge number of categories such as sustainable architecture, home wares and even sustainable weddings!
 

New Business Partner
5 May 2008
We are pleased to announce the addition of Mathew Carroll as Project Manager for Natural Lifestyle Homes. As a result of our expansion we are taking on more projects as we now have a greater capacity to build. Please consider us for your next building project and recommend us to your friends and family!
 

We've Moved
5 May 2008
To accommodate our growing business we're on the move! 

Our new postal address PO Box 2366 New Farm Qld 4006 Our new business address 45 MacLachlan St Fortitude Valley Qld 4006 Ph   07 3257 4900 Fax 07 3257 4911

 

Home WaterWise Service
11 December 2007
As a responsible builder, we've been actively reducing our water usage in all our homes. The Home WaterWise Service is an easy way to ensure you're doing everything you can to save water and ongoing costs.

For just $20, you'll receive:

• A choice of quality water saving showerheads;
• Aerators on the bathroom and kitchen taps;
• Up to three leaking taps fixed; and
• Advice on more ways to save water around the home.

For more information go to the Home WaterWise website or call 13 7584

 

Sustainable Home Brisbane Award for Natural Lifestyle Homes

Natural Lifestyle Homes recently took home another HIA GreenSmart award for the Sustainable Home Brisbane, this time in the Brisbane/Gold Coast Category of Energy Efficient Housing 2006. This award was presented to the residential building that best incorporated GreenSmart through energy saving design and innovative use of solar energy through photovoltaic array and solar hot water. 

 

Natural Lifestyle Homes Wins National HIA GreenSmart Awards

Natural Lifestyle Homes has built a number of houses in Brisbane with sustainable features that save water, energy, and the environment. Your ongoing costs are lower because saving water and energy means you'll save on your utility bills.  

Natural Lifestyle Homes recently won two awards for Sustainable Home Brisbane, at the HIA GreenSmart Awards in Sydney.

HIA GreenSmart Building of the Year - this award was presented to the residential building that best incorporated GreenSmart through cost-effective environmental features and practices, in its construction and operation. The category was open to single and attached houses, new buildings and renovations, which qualified by addressing the following criteria:

• achievements in design and construction innovation;
• quality of work completed;
• management of energy, waste, and water;
• site management;
• selection of materials;
• indoor air quality;
• cost-effectiveness;
• market replicability; and
• overall environmental performance.

HIA GreenSmart Water Efficiency Housing Award - this award recognised innovative and replicable approaches to integrated water management in a housing project. Assessment was based on the project's reduction in overall water consumption and specifically mains (potable) water consumption, as well as demonstrated protection of the natural water environment.

Judging criteria for this category included evidence of a water management plan or strategy that demonstrated a considered approach to water protection and conservation and measures to reduce consumption of potable water. Installation of innovative techniques or technologies for water conservation and their integration into regular use also were assessed.

Part of the Queensland Sustainable Homes program, the house will provide an opportunity for industry, government, community groups, and the public to learn about sustainable housing design. Australian Green Development Forum is coordinating the Brisbane project and Australian Green Development Forum members play a vital role in the project.