Sustainable homes require less energy to heat and cool, enhance occupant health and comfort and are more resilient to climate and weather extremes.  They can also be a driver for economic growth.

Accelerating Australia’s transition to sustainable housing could deliver more than half a billion dollars of additional investment in the construction industry by 2030 and create over 7,000 new jobs. It would also save Australians $600 million on their energy bills.

ASBEC and the CRC for Low Carbon Living have developed Growing the market for sustainable homes – a roadmap outlining four steps to build momentum:

• differentiate sustainable housing in the market
• train and reward the construction industry
• build awareness
• broadcast the positive business case

Growing the Market for Sustainable Homes: Industry Roadmap presents a win for builders, consumers, the economy and the environment.

Read Growing the Market for Sustainable Homes: Industry Roadmap 

Read the ASBEC and CRC for Low Carbon Living media release