myLibrary: Energy Efficient Housing: Home

Gas in the news

Water Efficiency Building design for a sustainable future
Whittlesea Council PDF : clear information and diagrams about how households can use water more wisely.
Compare the water efficiency of products
Australian Government site: how to compare the water rating on different products
Blue House (Smart Approved Water Mark)
Interactive 5 min video explaining how to save water in the home.

WEBSITES
CSIRO Heating and cooling your home
Simple changes to the way to use lighting, heating and cooling in your home can help you save energy. This guide provides some easy energy-saving tips.
Australian Government : Your Home Australia's guide to environmentally sustainable homes
Your Home is your guide to building, buying or renovating a home. It shows how to create a comfortable home with low impact on the environment — economical to run, healthier to live in and adaptable to your changing needs.
HouseAce : Energy Efficient House Design: Ideas & Solutions
Commercial site with practical suggestions for home owners to implement.
How to control heat transfer
This QLD company gives a concise explanation of how heat transfers in a building.
How to Heat and Cool Your Home Without Electricity
2016 article with diagrams offering different alternatives to electricity in the home.
(Permaculture definition: the development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient.)

Growing the market for sustainable homes
Low Carbon Living PDF report: Page 8 information about what all levels of government should work towards, Page 25 economic impact

Sustainability : 3 min video showcasing a QLD renovated home, recycling many of the materials from the original home.

Five ways to reduce your household's energy use
Choice magazine article January 2020
How to create your sustainable sanctuary
Choice magazine article 2018
Solar
Choice magazine collection of articles - solar energy in the home, solar hot water, solar inverters.
Energy saving
Choice magazine collection of topics