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Victoria

2011 Homes

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Ararat
Suburb House Style Lifestyle Building & Construction Garden/ Outdoors Water Harvesting Renewable Energy Heating & Cooling Water Heating Fixtures & Fittings Appliances Links
MAROONA, 3377
Info Sheet
Rural, Primary School Edible garden Water tanks Wind, PV grid connect Gas Link

MOYSTON, 3377
Info Sheet
Retrofit, Renovation Rural, Adults + Children Recycled products, Wood Native, Organic, Edible garden, Water wise plants Black water, Water tanks PV off grid Wood, Cross ventilation, Passive Stove wet back, Wood, Solar panel Power monitoring, Low VOC paints, External shading, Blinds, Single glazing, Pelmets & curtains, Shower heads Dish washer, Washing machine, Computers, Entertainment unit, Freezer, Fridge Link

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The homes in this area are being opened with the assistance of the Ararat Rural City Council.
Ballarat
Suburb House Style Lifestyle Building & Construction Garden/ Outdoors Water Harvesting Renewable Energy Heating & Cooling Water Heating Fixtures & Fittings Appliances Links
WENDOUREE, 3355
Info Sheet
Retrofit Dense Urban, Adults & Children Brick veneer Native, Edible garden, Water wise plants Above ground tanks, Water tanks PV grid connect Passive Power monitoring, External shading, Double glazing, Pelmets & curtains, Shower heads Link

LEXTON, 3352
Info Sheet
New Semi Rural, Couple Reverse brick veneer Native, Edible garden Above ground tanks, Black water, Water tanks PV off grid Passive External shading, Double glazing, Pelmets & curtains Dish washer, Washing machine, Computers, Entertainment unit, Fridge Link

GOLDEN POINT, 3350
Info Sheet
Renovation, Owner Builder Urban, Single Wood Native, Composting, Edible garden, Water wise plants PV grid connect Wood, Cross ventilation Evacuated Power monitoring, Louvre windows, Single glazing, Shower heads Link

MT CLEAT, 3350
Info Sheet
New Urban, Adults + Children Permaculture Plumbed in systems, Water tanks, Grey water system PV grid connect Passive, Gas Evacuated Power monitoring, Low VOC paints, External shading, Blinds, Double glazing Link

MT EGERTON, 3352
Info Sheet
Owner Builder, New Semi Rural, Couple Wood Native, Water wise plants Black water, Plumbed in systems, Water tanks Wood, Passive Stove wet back, Wood, Solar panel Power monitoring, Floor treatment, Low VOC paints, External shading, Blinds, Double glazing Link

MT HELEN, 3350
Info Sheet
Semi Rural, Adults + Children Brick veneer Native, Water wise plants Above ground tanks, Water tanks, Grey water system PV grid connect Electric, Hydronic Solar panel Double glazing, Shower heads Link

SAILORS GULLY, 3350
Info Sheet
Display, New Urban Designer Family Edible garden, Water wise plants Above ground tanks, Plumbed in systems, Water tanks, Grey water system PV grid connect Hydronic, Cooling tower, Cross ventilation, Passive, Gas Evacuated, Solar panel Dish washer Link

BUNINYONG, 3357
Info Sheet
Owner Builder, New Semi Rural, Couple Strawbale Native, Composting, Permaculture, Organic, Edible garden Above ground tanks, Water tanks PV grid connect Wood, Cooling tower, Cross ventilation, Passive Evacuated Power monitoring, External shading, Double glazing, Pelmets & curtains, Shower heads Washing machine, Freezer, Fridge Link

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Most houses in this area are being opened with the assistance of Ballarat Renewable Energy and Zero Emissions (BREAZE).
BAW BAW
Suburb House Style Lifestyle Building & Construction Garden/ Outdoors Water Harvesting Renewable Energy Heating & Cooling Water Heating Fixtures & Fittings Appliances Links
BULN BULN, 3821
Info Sheet
Architect, Owner Builder Semi Rural, Adults + Children Strawbale Native, Edible garden Above ground tanks, Water tanks PV grid connect Passive Solar panel Floor treatment, Low VOC paints, Double glazing Link

YARRAGON, 3823
Info Sheet
Architect Rural, Medical Centre Brick veneer Community garden, Edible garden Above ground tanks, Plumbed in systems, Water tanks PV grid connect Cross ventilation Solar panel Blinds, Double glazing Link

YARRAGON, 3823
Info Sheet
Gallery undertaking a lighting plan Power monitoring Link

NEERIM SOUTH, 3831
Info Sheet
New Semi Rural, Adults + Children Native, Composting, Water wise plants Above ground tanks, Water tanks PV grid connect Wood, Passive Solar panel Power monitoring, Low VOC paints, Double glazing Dish washer, Freezer, Fridge Link

CLOVERLEA, 3822
Info Sheet
Architect, New Rural Reverse brick veneer Native, Composting, Water wise plants PV grid connect Wood, Cross ventilation, Passive Stove wet back, Wood, Solar panel Link

The houses & buildings in this area are being opened with the assistance of the Baw Baw Sustainability Network.
East Gippsland
Suburb House Style Lifestyle Building & Construction Garden/ Outdoors Water Harvesting Renewable Energy Heating & Cooling Water Heating Fixtures & Fittings Appliances Links
LINDENOW, 3865
Info Sheet
Retrofit, Renovation, Owner Builder Semi Rural, Couple Timbercrete Edible garden PV grid connect Evacuated External shading, Double glazing Link

METUNG, 3904
Info Sheet
New Semi Rural, Couple Native, Composting, Permaculture, Organic, Edible garden, Water wise plants Above ground tanks, Black water, Plumbed in systems, Water tanks, Grey water system Other Wood, Cross ventilation, Passive Solar panel Power monitoring, Floor treatment, External shading Link

BAIRNSDALE, 3875
Info Sheet
Adults + Children Wood Composting, Edible garden, Water wise plants Above ground tanks, Water tanks PV grid connect Gas Solar panel Blinds, Single glazing Link

NICHOLSON, 3882
Info Sheet
Owner Builder External Tour Only - Rural, Couple Wood Native, Edible garden, Water wise plants Above ground tanks, Black water, Plumbed in systems, Water tanks, Grey water system PV grid connect Wood, Hydronic, Cross ventilation Heat pump External shading, Blinds, Double glazing, Shower heads Fridge Link

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The homes in this area are being opened with the assistance of the East Gippsland Shire Council.
Echuca
Suburb House Style Lifestyle Building & Construction Garden/ Outdoors Water Harvesting Renewable Energy Heating & Cooling Water Heating Fixtures & Fittings Appliances Links
COROP, 3559
Info Sheet
New Rural, Adults + Children Double brick, Brick veneer Native, Water wise plants Above ground tanks, Grey water system Wood, Cross ventilation, Passive, Evaporative External shading, Double glazing Link

GEELONG
Suburb House Style Lifestyle Building & Construction Garden/ Outdoors Water Harvesting Renewable Energy Heating & Cooling Water Heating Fixtures & Fittings Appliances Links
NORTH GEELONG,
Info Sheet
Retrofit Couple Wood Edible garden Water tanks PV grid connect Passive Double glazing Link

EAST GEELONG, 3219
Info Sheet
Architect, New Couple Composting, Organic, Water wise plants Underground tanks, Plumbed in systems Cross ventilation, Passive Solar panel Floor treatment, Low VOC paints, External shading, Blinds, Double glazing, Shower heads Dish washer, Washing machine, Computers, Entertainment unit, Freezer, Fridge Link

EAST GEELONG, 3219
Info Sheet
Retrofit, Renovation Suburban, Adults + Children Double brick Native, Composting, Permaculture, Organic, Edible garden, Water wise plants Above ground tanks, Water tanks, Grey water system PV grid connect Electric, Cross ventilation, Passive Evacuated, Solar panel Power monitoring, Low VOC paints, External shading, Blinds, Double glazing, Pelmets & curtains, Shower heads Dish washer, Fridge Link

MANIFOLD HEIGHTS, 3218
Info Sheet
Retrofit, Renovation Single + Tenant Recycled products, Brick veneer Native, Composting, Permaculture, Organic, Edible garden, Water wise plants Water tanks Gas Low VOC paints, External shading, Blinds, Double glazing, Pelmets & curtains, Shower heads Washing machine, Computers, Entertainment unit Link

HERNE HILL, 3218
Info Sheet
Renovation, Architect Garden Open Only - Single Edible garden Link

BELMONT, 3216
Info Sheet
Retrofit Garden Open Only - Dense Urban, Adults & Children Brick veneer Composting, Permaculture, Organic, Edible garden, Water wise plants Above ground tanks, Plumbed in systems, Water tanks, Grey water system PV grid connect Wood, Passive, Gas External shading Washing machine, Computers, Fridge Link

BELMONT, 3216
Info Sheet
Retrofit Composting, Edible garden, Water wise plants Plumbed in systems, Water tanks, Grey water system PV grid connect Cross ventilation, Gas, Under floor heating Blinds, Single glazing, Shower heads Computers, Entertainment unit Link

INDENTED HEAD, 3223
Info Sheet
New Semi Rural, Couple Brick veneer Native, Composting, Organic, Edible garden, Water wise plants Above ground tanks, Plumbed in systems, Water tanks PV grid connect Hydronic, Cross ventilation, Passive Heat pump Power monitoring, External shading, Blinds, Double glazing Dish washer, Washing machine, Computers, Fridge Link

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The houses in this area are being opened with the assistance the Geelong Sustainability Group.
Melbourne - Bayside
Suburb House Style Lifestyle Building & Construction Garden/ Outdoors Water Harvesting Renewable Energy Heating & Cooling Water Heating Fixtures & Fittings Appliances Links
SANDRINGHAM, 3191
Info Sheet
Architect Adults + Children Hebel Native, Composting, Edible garden, Water wise plants Above ground tanks, Plumbed in systems, Water tanks Other, PV grid connect Wood, Cross ventilation, Passive Solar panel External shading, Double glazing, Shower heads Link

ST KILDA, 3182
Info Sheet
Retrofit, Renovation, Architect Urban, Office Strawbale, Recycled products, Wood, Brick veneer Native, Community garden, Composting, Permaculture, Organic, Edible garden, Water wise plants Underground tanks, Above ground tanks, Black water, Plumbed in systems, Water tanks, Grey water system Other, PV grid connect Electric, Passive Solar panel Power monitoring, Floor treatment, Low VOC paints, External shading, Blinds, Double glazing, Single glazing, Pelmets & curtains, Shower heads Fridge Link

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The homes in this area are being opened with the assistance of the ATA Melbourne.
Melbourne - Inner North
Suburb House Style Lifestyle Building & Construction Garden/ Outdoors Water Harvesting Renewable Energy Heating & Cooling Water Heating Fixtures & Fittings Appliances Links
NORTH CARLTON, 3054
Info Sheet
Renovation, Architect, Owner Builder Dense Urban, Couple Double brick, Recycled products Organic, Edible garden Above ground tanks, Plumbed in systems, Water tanks PV grid connect Hydronic, Cross ventilation, Passive Solar panel Power monitoring, External shading, Shower heads Dish washer, Washing machine, Entertainment unit, Fridge Link

BRUNSWICK WEST, 3055
Info Sheet
Retrofit, New Medium density urban adaptive re-use – variety of occupants Double brick, Recycled products, Brick veneer Native, Community garden, Composting, Organic, Edible garden, Water wise plants Underground tanks, Above ground tanks, Plumbed in systems, Water tanks, Grey water system PV grid connect Hydronic, Cross ventilation, Passive, Gas, Under floor heating Evacuated, Solar panel Power monitoring, Floor treatment, Low VOC paints, External shading, Double glazing Dish washer, Washing machine, Computers, Entertainment unit, Freezer, Fridge Link

PRESTON, 3072
Info Sheet
New Adults + Children Recycled products, Wood, Reverse brick veneer Above ground tanks, Plumbed in systems, Water tanks, Grey water system Other, PV grid connect Cross ventilation, Passive Evacuated, Solar panel Power monitoring, Louvre windows, Floor treatment, Low VOC paints, External shading, Blinds, Double glazing, Pelmets & curtains, Shower heads Link

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ESSENDON, 3040
Info Sheet
Retrofit Dense Urban, Adults & Children Wood Composting, Edible garden Underground tanks, Above ground tanks, Plumbed in systems, Water tanks Other, PV grid connect Electric, Gas Heat pump, Evacuated, Solar panel Blinds, Double glazing Entertainment unit Link

EAST BRUNSWICK, 3057
Info Sheet
Renovation, Architect Dense Urban, Couple Double brick, Hebel Native, Composting, Organic, Edible garden Plumbed in systems, Water tanks, Grey water system Other Wood, Cross ventilation, Gas Solar panel Louvre windows, Low VOC paints, External shading, Blinds, Double glazing, Shower heads Washing machine Link

NORTHCOTE, 3070
Info Sheet
Renovation, Architect Urban, Adults + Children Wood, Reverse brick veneer Composting, Edible garden, Water wise plants Above ground tanks, Plumbed in systems, Water tanks, Grey water system Hydronic, Cross ventilation, Passive Evacuated Low VOC paints, External shading, Blinds, Double glazing, Pelmets & curtains, Shower heads Washing machine, Freezer, Fridge Link

NORTHCOTE, 3070
Info Sheet
Retrofit Adults + Children, Greener Houses Growing Greener Neighbourhoods Neighbourhood House Wood Community garden, Composting, Organic, Edible garden Above ground tanks, Plumbed in systems, Water tanks Other Electric, Gas Power monitoring, External shading, Blinds, Double glazing Computers Link

RICHMOND, 3121
Info Sheet
Retrofit Adults + Children, Greener Houses Growing Greener Neighbourhoods Neighbourhood House Wood Gas Power monitoring, External shading, Blinds, Double glazing, Pelmets & curtains Computers Link

FITZROY NORTH, 3068
Info Sheet
Architect, Owner Builder, New Dense Urban, Adults & Children Recycled products, Brick veneer Composting, Organic, Edible garden Underground tanks, Plumbed in systems Other, PV grid connect Electric, Cross ventilation Evacuated Louvre windows, Floor treatment, Low VOC paints, Blinds, Single glazing, Shower heads Link

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Some homes in this area are being opened with the assistance of the ATA Melbourne. Some homes in this area are part of the cutting-edge project Greener Houses Growing Greener Neighbourhoods – creating five Eco-living Centres in Melbourne’s northern suburbs.
Melbourne - Inner West
Suburb House Style Lifestyle Building & Construction Garden/ Outdoors Water Harvesting Renewable Energy Heating & Cooling Water Heating Fixtures & Fittings Appliances Links
YARRAVILLE, 3013
Info Sheet
Retrofit Urban, Share House Wood Composting, Organic, Edible garden Above ground tanks, Plumbed in systems, Water tanks PV grid connect Gas Power monitoring, Floor treatment, Low VOC paints, Blinds, Pelmets & curtains, Shower heads Dish washer, Washing machine, Fridge Link

NEWPORT, 3015
Info Sheet
Retrofit, Renovation, Owner Builder Urban, Adults + Children Wood Composting Other, PV grid connect Hydronic, Cooling tower, Cross ventilation, Passive Solar panel Low VOC paints, Blinds, Double glazing Dish washer, Washing machine, Fridge Link

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The homes in this area are opened with the assistance of the ATA Melbourne.
Melbourne - North East
Suburb House Style Lifestyle Building & Construction Garden/ Outdoors Water Harvesting Renewable Energy Heating & Cooling Water Heating Fixtures & Fittings Appliances Links
IVANHOE, 3070
Info Sheet
Retrofit Brick veneer Composting, Edible garden Water tanks Wind, PV off grid, PV grid connect Evaporative, Gas Power monitoring, Blinds, Pelmets & curtains Link

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WATSONIA, 3087
Info Sheet
Retrofit Adults + Children, Greener Houses Growing Greener Neighbourhoods Neighbourhood House Brick veneer Community garden, Composting, Edible garden Above ground tanks, Water tanks Gas Power monitoring, External shading, Blinds, Double glazing, Single glazing, Pelmets & curtains Computers Link

ROSANNA, 3084
Info Sheet
Retrofit, Renovation, Architect Adults + Children Brick veneer Underground tanks, Water tanks PV grid connect Hydronic, Passive Evacuated, Solar panel Double glazing Link

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The Hurtsbridge & Watsonia homes in this area are part of the cutting-edge project Greener Houses Growing Greener Neighbourhoods – creating five Eco-living Centres in Melbourne’s northern suburbs.
Melbourne - Outer North & East
Suburb House Style Lifestyle Building & Construction Garden/ Outdoors Water Harvesting Renewable Energy Heating & Cooling Water Heating Fixtures & Fittings Appliances Links
LILYDALE, 3140
Info Sheet
New Dense Urban, Adults & Children Reverse brick veneer Above ground tanks, Plumbed in systems, Water tanks Cross ventilation, Passive Power monitoring, Double glazing Link

TEMPLESTOWE LOWER, 3107
Info Sheet
Retrofit Dense Urban, Adults & Children Brick veneer Above ground tanks, Plumbed in systems, Water tanks, Grey water system PV grid connect Gas, Under floor heating Solar panel Power monitoring, External shading, Blinds, Double glazing, Pelmets & curtains, Shower heads Link

BRIAR HILL, 3088
Info Sheet
Retrofit, Renovation, Owner Builder Dense Urban, Adults, share Brick veneer Native, Composting, Water wise plants Above ground tanks, Plumbed in systems, Water tanks, Grey water system Wind, PV grid connect Cross ventilation, Gas Evacuated, Solar panel Blinds, Double glazing, Pelmets & curtains, Shower heads Link

LOWER PLENTY, 3093
Info Sheet
Retrofit Adults + Children Brick veneer Native, Edible garden Above ground tanks, Plumbed in systems, Water tanks PV grid connect Cross ventilation, Evaporative, Gas Solar panel Double glazing, Pelmets & curtains, Shower heads Link

EPPING NORTH, 3076
Info Sheet
New Adults + Children, Greener Houses Growing Greener Neighbourhoods Neighbourhood House Recycled products, Reverse brick veneer Native, Community garden, Water wise plants Water tanks, Grey water system PV grid connect Cross ventilation, Passive, Gas, Under floor heating Solar panel Power monitoring, Low VOC paints, External shading, Double glazing Dish washer, Computers, Fridge Link

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Some homes in this area are being opened with the assistance of the ATA Melbourne. The Epping North home is part of the cutting-edge project Greener Houses Growing Greener Neighbourhoods – creating five Eco-living Centres in Melbourne’s northern suburbs.
Melbourne - South East
Suburb House Style Lifestyle Building & Construction Garden/ Outdoors Water Harvesting Renewable Energy Heating & Cooling Water Heating Fixtures & Fittings Appliances Links
GLEN WAVERLEY, 3150
Info Sheet
Retrofit, Renovation Single Brick veneer Native, Composting, Water wise plants Plumbed in systems, Water tanks PV grid connect Hydronic Solar panel External shading, Blinds, Double glazing, Pelmets & curtains, Shower heads Dish washer, Washing machine, Computers, Freezer, Fridge Link

VERMONT SOUTH, 3133
Info Sheet
Retrofit Dense Urban, Adults & Children Wood, Brick veneer Native, Community garden, Edible garden Above ground tanks, Water tanks Other, PV grid connect Electric, Gas External shading, Blinds Fridge Link

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Some homes in this area are being opened with the assistance of the ATA Melbourne.
MELTON
Suburb House Style Lifestyle Building & Construction Garden/ Outdoors Water Harvesting Renewable Energy Heating & Cooling Water Heating Fixtures & Fittings Appliances Links
MELTON WEST, 3337
Info Sheet
Retrofit Semi Rural, Adults + Children Brick veneer Composting, Permaculture, Organic, Edible garden Above ground tanks, Water tanks Other, PV grid connect Solar panel Power monitoring, Low VOC paints, External shading, Blinds, Single glazing, Shower heads Dish washer, Washing machine, Freezer, Fridge Link

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The houses in this area are being opened with the assistance of the Melton Sustainable Living Group.
MORNINGTON PENINSULA
Suburb House Style Lifestyle Building & Construction Garden/ Outdoors Water Harvesting Renewable Energy Heating & Cooling Water Heating Fixtures & Fittings Appliances Links
MT MARTHA, 3934
Info Sheet
New Rural Adults & Children Wood Composting, Organic, Edible garden, Water wise plants Above ground tanks, Water tanks PV grid connect Hydronic, Cross ventilation, Gas Solar panel Low VOC paints, External shading, Blinds, Double glazing, Pelmets & curtains, Shower heads Freezer, Fridge Link

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The eco living display centre was designed with comfortable and modern living in mind. The centre showcases a range of Sustainable products and principals, highlighting realistic and affordable solutions for existing homes.
Swan Hill
Suburb House Style Lifestyle Building & Construction Garden/ Outdoors Water Harvesting Renewable Energy Heating & Cooling Water Heating Fixtures & Fittings Appliances Links
SWAN HILL, 3585
Info Sheet
Display, Architect, New Semi Rural, Demonstration Centre Reverse brick veneer Native, Water wise plants Underground tanks, Plumbed in systems, Water tanks Wind, PV off grid Cross ventilation Solar panel External shading, Double glazing, Shower heads Fridge Link

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WANGARATTA
Suburb House Style Lifestyle Building & Construction Garden/ Outdoors Water Harvesting Renewable Energy Heating & Cooling Water Heating Fixtures & Fittings Appliances Links
LONDRIGAN, 3678
Info Sheet
Owner Builder, New Rural, Adults Native, Organic, Edible garden Water tanks PV off grid Wood, Cross ventilation, Passive Stove wet back, Wood, Solar panel Louvre windows, External shading, Single glazing, Pelmets & curtains Fridge Link

WANGARATTA, 3677
Info Sheet
New Semi Rural, Couple Brick veneer Native Water tanks PV grid connect Cross ventilation, Passive, Evaporative, Gas Solar panel External shading, Double glazing Dish washer, Washing machine, Entertainment unit, Fridge Link

WANGARATTA, 3677
Info Sheet
Retrofit Dense Urban, Couple Double brick Composting, Permaculture, Organic, Edible garden, Water wise plants Above ground tanks, Plumbed in systems, Water tanks, Grey water system Other, PV grid connect Wood, Cross ventilation, Passive, Gas Power monitoring, External shading, Double glazing Dish washer, Washing machine, Freezer, Fridge Link

KILLAWARRA, 3678
Info Sheet
Rural Mud, Wood Water wise plants Above ground tanks, Water tanks PV grid connect Wood, Cross ventilation, Passive External shading, Double glazing, Single glazing, Pelmets & curtains Link

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The houses in this area are being opened with the assistance of the Wangaratta Sustainability Network.
WARRNAMBOOL
Suburb House Style Lifestyle Building & Construction Garden/ Outdoors Water Harvesting Renewable Energy Heating & Cooling Water Heating Fixtures & Fittings Appliances Links
WARRNAMBOOL, 3280
Info Sheet
Retrofit, Renovation Dense Urban, Couple Brick veneer Composting, Permaculture, Organic, Edible garden, Water wise plants PV grid connect Cross ventilation, Passive, Gas Solar panel Power monitoring, Shower heads Link

WARRNAMBOOL, 3280
Info Sheet
Architect, Owner Builder, New Dense Urban Native, Water wise plants Black water, Plumbed in systems, Water tanks PV grid connect Evacuated, Solar panel Power monitoring, Louvre windows, Floor treatment, Low VOC paints, Double glazing, Shower heads Dish washer, Washing machine, Computers, Entertainment unit, Freezer, Fridge Link

DENNINGTON, 3280
Info Sheet
Retrofit, Renovation Semi Rural, Adults + Children Organic, Edible garden, Water wise plants Above ground tanks, Water tanks PV grid connect Wood, Cross ventilation Solar panel Power monitoring, Blinds, Pelmets & curtains, Shower heads Fridge Link

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The houses in this area are being opened with the assistance of the Warrnambool Environment Action Group.
Wodonga
Suburb House Style Lifestyle Building & Construction Garden/ Outdoors Water Harvesting Renewable Energy Heating & Cooling Water Heating Fixtures & Fittings Appliances Links
WODONGA, 3689
Info Sheet
Display, New Urban Medium Density Double brick Native, Water wise plants Underground tanks, Plumbed in systems, Water tanks PV grid connect Cross ventilation, Gas Low VOC paints, External shading, Double glazing, Shower heads Dish washer Link

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Suburb House Style Lifestyle Building & Construction Garden/ Outdoors Water Harvesting Renewable Energy Heating & Cooling Water Heating Fixtures & Fittings Appliances Links