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Bringing Building to You - View the video - 6/4/2009

View the Bringing Building To You video and learn tips on how to make your building and renovating project an exciting and rewarding experience.

Target 155 - Water Saving Targets - 31/3/2009

Water saving targets offer a way to reduce your water consumption similar to water restrictions but with greater flexibility. Here are some simple hints to help you reach your target.

Case study: Ecohome - 27/3/2009

This house, known as the Ecohome, was designed to be a resource efficient, low allergy home for a family of two adults and three children, incorporating good passive solar design, active solar systems, rain water and grey water re-use, and a high level of indoor air quality.

Ten top tips: Rainwater tank or solar hot water system? - 26/3/2009

In Victoria, the 5 Star Standard for new homes requires that you install a rainwater tank for toilet flushing or a solar hot water system. But many existing households are also tackling climate change by installing a rainwater tank or a solar hot water system or both.

Resource Smart: A little shop of big ideas - 23/3/2009

By reducing the amount of emissions we use around the home, we can all help lower greenhouse gas emissions.

Renovating Kitchen and Bathroom - 3/3/2009

While a kitchen or bathroom makeover can improve your home, these renovations can be complex and costly, if not properly planned.

Course in Home Sustainability Assessment - 17/2/2009

Find out more about the Home Sustainability Assessors Training Program or visitHolmesglen Institute of TAFE or University of Ballarat for more information.

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