Sustainability

By Trevor Lee, Nigel Coates and Michael d'Onofrio

'Green Living' brings together design, technology and lifestyle. You can have a home that is a joy to live in - all year round. Energy efficiency is a significant contribution to sustainability. If we accept that sustainable building is 'development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs', closer attention needs to be given to materials selection and construction techniques as well as water and waste implications.

Below are five factors that will help enable you to create a successful Green Living home.