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Last updated: 30 January 2024
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Arden 7-star display homes, Sunbury
Arden Homes chose to partner with Sustainability Victoria on the 7 Star Homes Program to demonstrate their leadership in the volume home builder industry ahead of the upcoming 7-star energy efficiency standards
Orientation and design are the keys to star rating success
Homes that are designed with orientation of the living rooms to the north, with appropriately sized windows and shading, will perform well year-round.
Energy-efficient and sustainable prefabricated homes
Since 2008, 7 Star Homes Program builder Ecoliv has been a leader in designing and building 7-star rated prefab modular homes.
Metricon 7-star display homes, Sunbury
Metricon Homes has a proud history of collaborating with Sustainability Victoria to deliver market leading energy-efficient homes at an affordable price.
Energy efficient and healthy social housing with a 7-star rating
Sustainability Victoria collaborated with Homes Victoria and Baptcare Affordable Housing on a new affordable housing project built by Creation Homes in Sunshine, Melbourne, to create secure and appropriate housing for those in need.
A simple, energy efficient family home
This home demonstrates that achieving a 7 star energy rating is attainable with current design approaches and technologies, highlighting both the health and comfort benefits of site responsive home design.
2023 Good Friday Appeal Charity Home
Sustainability Victoria collaborated with Henley Homes to deliver the 2023 Good Friday Appeal Charity Home, a modern double-storey house that is cheaper to run, more comfortable to live in and kinder to the environment.
2 Sunlight Avenue, Cape Paterson
Sustainability Victoria collaborated with SJD Homes to deliver what could only be described as a modern-day eco-ranch, with a twist.
2022 Good Friday Appeal Charity Home
Sustainability Victoria collaborated with Henley Homes to deliver the 2022 Good Friday Appeal Charity Home, a modern double-storey house that is cheaper to run, more comfortable to live in and kinder to the environment.
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