As we move through our 3rd week of lockdown in Canberra, we want to take this opportunity to reach out to you and check in. Are you ok? We genuinely hope you are keeping well, staying safe and managing ok in this trying time of lockdown in Canberra.
When choosing a block of land in Canberra, price isn’t the only factor to consider. Some blocks of land will be easier to build on than others and some will have higher site costs especially if you need to demolish an existing residence. So, how do you know which is the most suitable block for your growing family, lifestyle and budget?
Smart, Sustainable, Affordable Living Element Building Projects, is excited to announce their new sustainable display home opening in Moncrieff, on Saturday 4th February. Achieving a 7.5 star EER this clever custom design is a must see. Featuring open plan living spaces, clever north facing orientation, higher 2.55m ceilings and double glazed windows to ensure your ultimate comfort year round.
(image credit: New Era Electrical - http://www.neweraelectrical.com.au/) Sustainable solar power, the green electricity alternative. Solar power is clean green electricity, that is either created from sunlight or from heat from the sun. Having solar electricity in your home usually means setting up a solar photovoltaic system on your roof, so lets go through a few definitions and explanations before we get into the benefits of solar.
There are a number of benefits that come with designing a home to accommodate natural light into living areas and bedrooms. The more natural light you have in your home, the less lights you have to turn on, and the less electricity you use. It may surprise you, but about 10% of household electricity usage comes from lighting alone! Another benefit, which is also related to energy use, is that natural light can also help heat homes by way of storing the heat from sunlight into a thermal mass such as your slab, concrete or brick wall; this then allows the heat in the thermal mass to be distributed throughout the house day and night.
