2018 HIA–LAWN SOLUTIONS AUSTRALIAN GREENSMART AWARDS FINALIST:KeyInvest (South Australia) 9 AUSTRALIAN GREENSMART WINNER: TOWNHOUSE/VILLA PALUMBO DEVELOPMENT SOUTH AUSTRALIA The Prince’s Terrace townhouse development consists of twelve homes. Each one is well oriented and cross- ventilated, with double-glazed windows and south- facing roof windows to diuse the natural light. A solar system and recycled water mean that each building should consume 50 per cent less energy than an equivalent dwelling and generate 55 per cent less carbon emissions. Light and air-filled stair voids act as an escape route 9 for hot air. HIA judges were impressed to see low carbon living and construction performed in Australia at scale. www.palumbo.com.au WINNER: SIPS INDUSTRIES AUSTRALIA & 10 CHALK BUILD WESTERN AUSTRALIA 10 AUSTRALIAN GREENSMART SPEC HOME This modern Cubist styled home design oers the best of features and finishes, all wrapped up in an air-tight structure for comfort and energy savings. Committing to GreenSmart principles to build this home mean low energy and water use and a home that is warm in winter, and cool in Perth’s hot summers. The GreenSmart eciencies applied within the structure include energy-ecient appliances, sustainable timbers, eective insulation, lower toxicity paints, water-saving, energy ecient lighting, heating and cooling – adding up to sustainable living. www.sipsindustries.com.au www.chalkbuild.com.au SEPTEMBER 2018 HOUSING 55