A new standard for modern apartment living: the eco block

Page 2 of 2 Viret's developers worked closely with the Brisbane City Council to comply with their sustainability requirements. All the hard work has been worthwhile: Viret is the first apartment complex to be signed-off by the Brisbane City Council's Sustainable Design Unit, even receiving warm praise from Brisbane's Lord Mayor. It is also a winner with home buyers with over half of the apartments being sold prior to their completion. Features: 2 x 250 litre tanks Bosch gas hot water system 1kW Sharp grid-connected photovoltaic power system 2 x 30,000 precast concrete rainwater tanks with pumping equipment Clipsal cent-a-meter Hebel cladding, Modwood timber, Bamboo flooring Rockcote Q Render and Dulux Professional 'Enviro2' paint Caroma water efficient toilets Matrix AAA-rated tapware and showerheads Fisher and Paykel dishwashers Sanctuary sustainable living with style magazine brings together Australia's leading sustainable architects and building designers. With their cutting-edge ideas, these homes are an inspiration to anyone wanting a modern home designed for style, comfort, health and with the environment in mind. Sanctuary contains a range of hints and tips to make it easy for everyone to have a comfortable, beautiful home. Sanctuary: sustainable living with style is published by the Alternative Technology Association (ATA) a not-for-profit organisation promoting renewable energy, water conservation and sustainable building since 1980. Supported by the Australian Government through the Your Home project. COPYRIGHT 2007 Australian Conservation Foundation COPYRIGHT 2008 Gale, Cengage Learning << Prev - Next < Prev   Next >