GreenSmart® is a practical approach to building, design and renovation that focuses on the benefits of responsible housing. GreenSmart's aim is to encourage environmentally friendly solutions and practices for energy efficiency, was.te and water management in all areas of the home and to ensure these things are considered in all restoration and build projects.
Make sure you check out the GreenSmart Building Zone at the Show and take away a whole host of information on what you can do easily and affordably to make your home a greener home. For more information about GreenSmart visit www.greensmart.com.au
HIA Launches the New Look greensmart Magazine
greensmart magazine is back!
A tried and trusted publication which shows consumers how to build smarter and greener homes, greensmart is produced by the Housing Industry Association (HIA) and has been widely acclaimed by both industry and consumers alike.
The magazine supports the HIA GreenSmart philosophy – a lifestyle approach that has changed the way we live and build. It’s a natural approach to building and renovating which looks at not what we build but how we build it.
Now celebrating a new look in its fifth edition, greensmart magazine promotes environmentally sound building practices and products that are accessible, affordable and efficient.
In these days of climate change consumers are more aware of the environment than ever before. As such, they are more aware of the benefits of green housing and this publication provides detailed case studies and ideas that outline how consumers can achieve a ‘greener’ house.
greensmart is a publication for the home renovator and new home buyer builder and provides invaluable advice on reducing household running costs while still maintaining comfort in the home. Purchase greensmart for a special show price from HIA’s Ask an Expert stand at the show. Further Information: Bernie Murphy GreenSmart Operations Manager 02 6245 1356
Some Green Products that will be Showcased at this Year’s Show:
Guttertank – Stand K14
The GutterTank™ has been designed to provide home and unit owners with an easy, practical and affordable option for saving rainwater. GutterTank™is a 600 litre portable tank that is easy to install and delivered to your door within 5 days of placing your order. As water restrictions continue to become tougher across the country having water available to wash the car, hose the lawn, fill up the swimming pool and wash your pets is almost impossible unless you have your own watertank. The GutterTank™ gives owners the flexibility to place the tank in the most convenient location without the worry of losing valuable yard space, without the hassle of having to have a stand built and without the fuss of having to wait for the tank to arrive and the plumber to install it and the one of the best things is that you can take the tank with you when you move! www.guttertank.com.au
Eco Ultimate – Stand Q55
Solar Powered Bricks
An elegant and efficient solution to gently illuminate gardens, yards, walkways, and
parks in both private and public places. Charged by high-quality silicon-encapsulated, mono-crystal solar cells the solar bricks are totally waterproof and robust enough to walk or drive on.
Available in 4 colours, users can arrange the solar lighting bricks in any imaginable shape
or space to achieve a variety of desired effects for residential or commercial applications
in high traffic or isolated areas. They can easily be installed just like a standard brick or
tile on horizontal or vertical surfaces. Powered by the Sun. No wiring and no electric outlet required. Stays illuminated all night. www.eco-kinetics.com
Waterwise Systems – Stand Q49
Greywater Gardener 230™
At the flick of a switch, the Greywater Gardener 230™ automatically channels the water from the washing machine, bath and or shower to the garden by a drip feed system, utilising patented underground drippers to slowly water trees, garden bed, and grassed areas. “Its amazingly efficient, the system utilises gravity rather than complicated pumps to deliver water right to where plants need it most – directly to their root systems, resulting in improved growth rates of up to 30 percent.”
Stage 3a Water Restrictions
What do the new stage 3a Water Restrictions mean to you?
Taking effect from April 1st, the following water restrictions apply.
- Gardens, manually, using hand-held hoses with trigger nozzles, watering cans and buckets: 6am – 8am
- 70-year-olds and over can water from 8am – 10am
- Even numbered homes: Saturday and Tuesday only
- Odd numbered homes: Sunday and Wednesday only
- Automatic dripper systems: midnight to 2am on authorised days only
The State government introduced Stage 3a in an attempt to avoid Stage 4 restrictions that would ban all outside use of water. Stage 3a will be in force until at least August and is expected to save 2 percent of Melbourne’s water source.
Source: State Government
