When sustainable housing came into the real estate market, it seemed like a niche thing that was only attainable by companies and new commercial spaces that had the budget and land to allocate for that. But with the need for environmental consciousness in all aspects of our daily lives and innovations that make it affordable and possible for the residential district, builders are choosing to create homes built for tomorrow.
Constructing the Future
Building for the future no longer evokes images of cyberpunk structures, with glass walls and minimalist designs strewn with new technology. It’s become about choosing materials and practices that work for today and carry on to the future. Homes across Australia being constructed are now built with the intent of being friendlier to the environment, having a lasting social impact, and cutting down costs for the homeowners and contractors in the long run.
Builders from across the board, including the coastal zones like the Townsville region, have already adopted development systems that focus on sustaining natural resources that already surround these areas. The goal is to be able to preserve the environment while being able to provide stable housing that carries the necessary build quality resident’s look for in a space built for permanent living.
This stems from efforts both in the private sector and local government, with case-studies from Townsville showing that sustainable housing can be applied to all lifestyles in the residential district. Whether you are renovating, buying a home, or renting an apartment, there are options for you to be able to live sustainably and effectively saving energy, resources, and money.
Living Green
There is now a plethora of options that cater to different people’s needs while still meeting a standard for sustainable housing. Tiny homes are becoming popular as they are both economically efficient and environmentally sound. It allows for more houses to be built in a residential area and still has the utilities that make a home.
Prefabricated homes, or modular homes, also work for those who like to save on building time and want to produce less waste during the process. Even less obvious ways that homes are now being built to be sustainable are by using only renewable energy or using materials that promote net positive results, saving on generators and insulating temperature to lessen the need to produce more power.
With today’s technology and innovations, one no longer has to sacrifice any comfort or design for the sake of being eco-conscious. Homes are being built with the same rigorous standards and handled by design experts with an eye for aesthetics, but now with a greater sense for how to stand the test of time and to help the Earth out while they’re at it.
The Australian government has already released studies that show how sustainable housing can answer many issues being faced by locals, including energy poverty – with households unable to consume the energy required to meet their basic living requirements. This also heeds the call for more affordable living spaces, with sustainable homes making homes more affordable over their lifestyle, using cost-efficiency through the development and being able to adapt to the climate as a property ages.
In the long run, studies show that sustainable housing could potentially save residents over $300,000 and eight years off their typical mortgage. Looks like a fair shake for the kids of the future.
