New Green Home well-above industry standards
Announcement posted by Hotondo Homes 23 May 2016
Hotondo Homes’ commitment to a carbon-conscious future has never been stronger. The latest display home in Ararat boasts an impressive 7.1 Star House Energy Rating, well above the industry’s standard 6 star rating.
Since Hotondo Homes’ early beginnings energy efficiency was an important factor to Managing Director, Michael Renwick whose passion stems back to 1994 when he worked in conjunction with the Australian Conservation Foundation to build ‘Australia’s First Green Home’.
“I’ve always believed we have a responsibility to our clients and the greater community to design and develop sustainable homes,” Michael said.
“It gives me great pride to see members of the Hotondo Homes franchise continuing to move forward in developing energy efficient homes.”
Russell Pearse, Director of Hotondo Homes in Ararat, has a passion for energy efficiency which exceeds that of Michael and is the builder behind the Marcoola 209 in Ararat.
“Energy efficiency and sustainability has always been a great passion of mine and it’s one of the reasons I joined Hotondo Homes,” Russell said.
“The new display home is a great way to show clients how beautiful, efficient and cost-effective our designs can be.”
Features of the display home include high efficiency LED lighting, sealed downlights, north-orientated living areas, an insulated waffle slab and most importantly, revolutionary Dowell ThermaLine windows.
Dowell’s ThermaLine Windows were awarded HIA GreenSmart Product of the Year in 2012 and play a large role in the home’s high House Energy Rating.
“Many builders are aware of the importance windows have on a home’s efficiency. ThermaLine windows were designed to manage a home’s heat loss and gain during winter and summer,” Michael said.
“This line of windows and sliding doors is a great step forward for efficiency in the Australian housing industry.”
With trends continuing to shift towards a carbon-conscious society Russell believe his clients are noticing the benefits of energy efficiency.
“Our clients who have built a more energy efficient home are more likely to stay in the property for longer rather than moving on to another home,” Russell said.
“It’s very important that we create a home which could save our clients thousands of dollars in living expenses and support a sustainable lifestyle.”
Take a virtual tour of the Marcoola 209 by visiting http://bit.ly/Marcoola209-Ararat
For more information on Dowell ThermaLine windows visit http://www.dowell.com.au/thermaline.html