Coming Events

 

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BUILDING YOUR FIRST HOME

Home Ideas Consumer Seminar Series, 28 Collie Street, Fyshwick

DON’T MAKE PLANS WITHOUT US.  SEE YOU THERE!

Feel good about making a contribution – make a difference today by building the GreenSmart way.


HIA HOME IDEAS CENTRE
SPRING EXPO 2010

GREEN IDEAS

YOU ARE INVITED TO A FREE PRESENTATION ON:

How do you build a GreenSmart® energy efficient home that doesn't cost the Earth?

A house designed with environmental sustainable design principles looks like a normal house, but it is responsive to the local climate. Building a home that is in tune with the Canberra Climate will reduce your families' impact on the environment, increase your comfort levels and, most importantly save money on heating and cooling your home.

Presenter: Peter McCoullough—HIA GreenSmart Professional
Venue: HIA Home Ideas centre, Building 2
Date: Saturday, 18 September 2010
Time: 11.30am – 12.30pm

By attending our presentation you are eligible to enter our draw to WIN an Apple iPad with Wi-Fi 32GB - RRP $759 proudly donated by Harvey Norman Commercial.

ACT TP 10/03834.1

 

 

SUSTAINABLE HOUSE DAY 2010

Over 200 homes around the country will open their doors for this year’s Sustainable House Day on Sunday 12th September. Presented by Solar Shop Australia, this is your personal invitation to see what sustainable homeowners have done and how these ideas can apply to you!

If you’re thinking about improving your home’s energy, water or waste management efficiency, speaking to homeowners about their own experiences is a must. Entry to the houses is free. Visit www.sustainablehouseday.com to find homes which will be open in your area.

The Today's Homes and Lifestyle display homes at Crace will be open for viewing, so pop on in and have a chat.

We will also be holding a presentation at 1pm and 2pm in each of our display homes:

The Kendall
 Leigh Duxson,
Home Energy Advice Team		 How to make your home more energy efficient to save money and the environment
The Edward
 Kristin Tomkins, HIA
Peter McCoullough		 Building sustainable homes

Go to the Crace website for more information on what is happening for Sustainable House Day in the Crace Demonstration Village:

Crace - Sustainable House Day

See you there......

 

 

GreenSkills Course

Course Summary

 


This course is designed to raise awareness of sustainability practices in the building and construction industry. It addresses Passive Design Principles and Construction Practices and is available for builders, contractors, apprentices, business owners and community members.

This course covers the following topics:


Passive Design Principles

  • Climate Zones
  • Site selection
  • Orientation
  • Insulation
  • Glazing
  • Thermal mass
  • Ventilation

Construction Practices

  • Waste management
  • Stormwater, soil, sediment & litter control
  • Appliances and Fittings

 

For more information

 

Contact Brian Vernon
HIA Training Coordinator
28 Collie Street
Fyshwick ACT 2609

Ph: 6285 3705
Email : b.vernon@hia.com.au
Or visit our website : www.hia.com  Training section for ACT/SNSW

 

 

Other topics regularly presented....

 

An Environmentally Responsible Home
Requires Thoughtful Choices

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How do you find out the true cost of building your
home from the advertised promotional price?

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Why do the costs of different style homes vary so much?


How do you avoid expensive extras before you sign a contract?


What are the critical cost questions to ask your Builder?

 

 

Building a home that is in tune with the Canberra Climate will reduce your families’ impact on the environment, increase your comfort levels and, most importantly save money in heating and cooling your home.

It’s about easy and cost-efficient building through the smart combination of products, systems and processes.    It’s a balancing act – and it can be achieved working with the right people without sacrificing aesthetics or sustainability.

 

 

The 3 most important design and cost issues fully explained in a casual environment that may very well save you $1,000’s when you build?

Solar Orientation block selection and 6 star energy rating?

How will the new 6 star energy rating requirements effect your pocket if you don’t fully understand the solar effect and orientation of your design?

You should not buy a block until you have the answers it could cost you $1,000’s by not getting it right!


Site costs - soil classification, contour, excavation, water proofing, rock walls and additional site costs?

Information you need to fully understand before you enter into a building agreement!


GreenSmart energy efficient design for the Canberra region.

The HIA GreenSmart design principles will make your home more sustainable and reduce your energy costs!

 

Peter McCoullough from Today’s Homes & Lifestyle (a regional GreenSmart partner) will share with you the questions you should ask before you select your builder and sign a contract.

 

 

HIA Home Ideas - 28 Collie St, Fyshwick

Kitchens and bathrooms showcase – innovative home building products – builders and designers showcase – home theatre know-how – ‘green’ products and initiatives 

For more information, please contact the HIA Home Ideas on 6285 7300

HIA Home Ideas open 7 days a week, free to the public