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Friday, 2 October 2009 |
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Home>Case Studies
Many residents in Darebin, Banyule and Whittlesea are starting to build, retrofit and renovate their homes to be more sustainable. They are also making changes to the way they do things. Here are some examples of how residents are moving towards a more sustainable future.
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| These case studies appeared here in July 2009
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| Mernda (Free Standing House)
Ann and Troy's new home in Mernda was going to be a standard home design, until they realised how much heating and cooling it would need. So they made a few adjustments.
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| Northcote (Rental House)
Felicity's family have discovered great ways that renters can be sustainable, with energy, water, clothing and transport savings, amongst others.
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| Northcote
Alistair and Christine have a great small backyard garden, complete with two chooks.
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| Preston (Free Standing House)
Since participating in the 2007 Sustainable Homes, the O'Brien family have made lots of small changes that really add up!
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| Other Sustainable Homes | | There are many sustainable homes and communities being created around Melbourne and Australia. Visit the following websites for examples of local sustainable living:
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Are you creating a Sustainable Home? | | If so, we would love to hear from you so that we can share your story and experiences with others. Please contact:
Emily Physick
Sustainable Homes Coordinator
Ph: (03) 8470 8373
Email: Emily@sustainablehomes.vic.gov.au
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