Building for Progress
Building for Progress
The Costs of a Standard House Build.
*Assuming standard 3×2 brick home
10,000L of Wasted Water
2 Tonnes of Carbon to Produce
5 Tonnes Building Waste Created
Why Sustainability?
Why Sustainability?
Sustainable homes should be a natural selection not an after thought or extra
Choosing to build a “green home” doesn’t mean you have to become vegan and go to environmental rallies (but it might be next). It’s a simple choice we can make when deciding on our home. Do we build something good just for us, or something good for us and the environment? We actually do this in a lot of other parts of our life. We choose products that are locally sourced, we choose organic foods for the benefits it has for us and the world, and we are starting to drive electric cars to reduce carbon emissions—so it makes sense to opt for a home that has been designed to work “with and within nature”.
Scott (Previous client)“When building a home we wanted the option for sustainable choices. 2ndDawn incorporated those would-be extras as standard inclusions, helping add to my home’s value and ability to reduce our carbon footprint.”
Sustainable homes should be a natural selection not an after thought or extra
Choosing to build a “green home” doesn’t mean you have to become vegan and go to environmental rallies (but it[…]
View Our Selection Of Sustainable Homes.
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Alive Homes
The Little House
Little by name only, Little House has a big heart. The central courtyard allows light to flood into this spacious three-bedroom home.
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Alive Homes
The Homestead
A lush central courtyard provides a connection to the outdoors for the occupants within. Window bench seats are included in the open plan
living and kitchen areas for easy entertaining with family and friends.
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Alive Homes
The Up & Down
With liveability at the core of the design, Up and Down House is a three-bedroom home split across two levels with well-planned spaces bathed in generous amounts of natural light thanks to the lush central courtyard.
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Alive Homes
The Big House
Inspired by a love of family, Big House has enough space for every member of the household to stretch out in their own space or come together in the generous living area.
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