Our top sustainability tips for your new home

Building a sustainable home is a great way to set yourself up for the future. With sustainable construction techniques continuing to advance, there are many ways to create lasting, positive changes in your home.

So, how can you make your new home at Eglinton Village a little more sustainable? We’ve got some helpful ideas for you to consider.

1. Take advantage of passive design

Passive design helps to create more energy efficient homes. It’s a way of naturally maintaining indoor temperatures without having to rely heavily on heating or air conditioning, resulting in long-term energy cost savings.

By orientating your home to take advantage of natural sunlight and sea breezes, you can reduce the need for artificial lighting and heating/cooling throughout the year.

2. Choose sustainable materials

There are a wide range of sustainable building materials available, including items such as recycled timber, bamboo and reclaimed bricks. Opting for sustainable materials helps to conserve resources, minimise waste and reduce your carbon footprint.

It’s also helpful to consider your future needs during the sustainable home construction phase, so that you can grow with your home without the need for costly renovations or improvements down the line.

3. Install energy-efficient windows and doors

Did you know a large amount of your home’s energy can be lost through windows and doors? By installing energy-efficient options, you can improve your home’s temperature regulation, reduce outside noise, lower your energy bills and cut down the need for ongoing maintenance.

Energy-efficient options include double glazing to provide greater insulation, investing in tinted glass windows to help absorb and re-direct radiant heat, or exploring Low E-Glass windows that provide a transparent metallic coating that helps to block summer heat. It’s also important to check your window and door seals are in good working order to prevent heat loss or gain into your home.

4. Consider solar energy

Installing solar power is a fantastic way to save serious dollars on your home power usage over the years. More and more energy efficient homes are choosing solar – and life at Eglinton Village makes it easy to make the switch.

Through Eve Energy (Eglinton Village Energy), you have the option to host solar panels on your roof, for no upfront cost. By doing so, you can enjoy 20% savings on your energy use, as well as many other benefits. Find out more. 

5. Upgrade to 3-phase power

A big part of sustainable design is looking ahead to the needs of tomorrow. Upgrading your home to 3-phase power can help to ensure your home can handle all the demands of running things like solar power, powering EV vehicles and high-level appliances in the most efficient way possible.

Read our blog about 3-phase power to learn more about the long-term benefits.

6. Water conservation

Saving water isn’t just good for your back pocket, but it’s vital to ensuring a healthier climate future for all. Consider features such as water-efficient appliances (such as low-flow toilets and water-saving shower heads) and greywater recycling systems for your sustainable home design.

7. Plant a native garden

Native plants have adapted to our harsh WA climate, requiring less water and maintenance to flourish. Designing a water-wise garden can help you save money on your water bills. You can also consider planting an easy-care vegetable garden to reduce your food bills and improve biodiversity.

If all this talk of sustainable home design has you excited for the future, we’d love to help you bring your ideas to life. Chat to our friendly sales team today about creating an energy efficient home at Eglinton Village.