2009 Show Feature - HIA GreenSmart Building Zone
Recycle more, waste less, increase you energy efficiency, all while saving money!
GreenSmart is a HIA registered brand for sustainable development and is now a beacon for sustainability with the building industry and Australian home owners.
GreenSmart homes typically include construction practices and fittings that are designed to:
- improve the energy and water efficiency of homes;
- enable home-owners to recycle more and waste less;
- reduce the waste from the building process;
- create healthier homes for occupants; and
- improve site management practices during construction.
The GreenSmart Building Zone presents a range of green housing products and services that promote: energy and water conservation through efficient appliances and fittings; energy and resource efficient residential construction systems; low emission products and products that contain recycled content or can be recycled to increase resource efficiency.
You’ll find water tanks, solar panels, grey-water recycling, synthetic turf, energy efficient lighting and much much more.
GreenSmart is a voluntary industry-driven initiative that aims to provide market recognition for environmental endeavours in the residential construction industry. GreenSmart® is a practical approach to building that focuses on educating builders, designers, product manufacturers and consumers about the benefits of environmentally responsible housing.
