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[Comp] International Eco House of the Future Competition 18/1/10
<p><b><span style="font-size: large;">International Eco House of the Future Competition 2010</span></b></p>
<p>A great majority of Australians live in homes that work against the climate, rather than with it. These houses are energy inefficient, too cold or too hot and comparatively expensive to run. Similarly, most homes use far m ore water than necessary, and are made of materials that can damage your health and the environment.
Building a home using good design principles can save energy, water and money, while creating a more enjoyable and comfortable home. The cost of implementing good design ranges from a net saving through to a significant up-front investment that will be repaid throughout the life of the home but increase its value in the future.
Australian households on average produce more than 15 tonnes of greenhouse gas per home each year. Our 7 million households produce over 105 million tonnes annually, which contributes over 20 percent of Australia's total greenhouse gas emissions. Greenhouse gases are produced from activities such as heating, cooling, cooking, lighting, driving the car, running appliances and rubbish disposal.
Additional emissions are created in the building and furnishing of our homes. The 'embodied energy' or energy used to create materials generates greenhouse gases. These emissions are contributing toward global climate change. Global climate change manifests as an increasing frequency of extreme weather events (storms, drought) leading to higher living costs, including insurance premiums.
Other impacts of ill considered building design are the loss of community, reduced natural habitat, increased water pollution and continuing soil erosion. Good design can help you contribute to a healthier, safer and more environmentally conscious society, while saving you money.</p>
<p>All submissions shall be complete and delivered by no later than 18th Jan 2010</p>
<p><a href="http://www.australiagreen.com.au/eco-house-of-the-future.php">http://www.australiagreen.com.au/eco-house-of-the-future.php</a></p>
<p>[Competition] [Australia] [sustainability]</p>
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<p>A great majority of Australians live in homes that work against the climate, rather than with it. These houses are energy inefficient, too cold or too hot and comparatively expensive to run. Similarly, most homes use far m ore water than necessary, and are made of materials that can damage your health and the environment.
Building a home using good design principles can save energy, water and money, while creating a more enjoyable and comfortable home. The cost of implementing good design ranges from a net saving through to a significant up-front investment that will be repaid throughout the life of the home but increase its value in the future.
Australian households on average produce more than 15 tonnes of greenhouse gas per home each year. Our 7 million households produce over 105 million tonnes annually, which contributes over 20 percent of Australia's total greenhouse gas emissions. Greenhouse gases are produced from activities such as heating, cooling, cooking, lighting, driving the car, running appliances and rubbish disposal.
Additional emissions are created in the building and furnishing of our homes. The 'embodied energy' or energy used to create materials generates greenhouse gases. These emissions are contributing toward global climate change. Global climate change manifests as an increasing frequency of extreme weather events (storms, drought) leading to higher living costs, including insurance premiums.
Other impacts of ill considered building design are the loss of community, reduced natural habitat, increased water pollution and continuing soil erosion. Good design can help you contribute to a healthier, safer and more environmentally conscious society, while saving you money.</p>
<p>All submissions shall be complete and delivered by no later than 18th Jan 2010</p>
<p><a href="http://www.australiagreen.com.au/eco-house-of-the-future.php">http://www.australiagreen.com.au/eco-house-of-the-future.php</a></p>
<p>[Competition] [Australia] [sustainability]</p>
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