Posts Tagged ‘Sustainable Builder’

Green Earth Homes up for Living Smart Glossies

Green Earth Homes up for Living Smart Glossies

Living SmartGreen Earth Homes up for Glossies award for smart living: Buderim Chronicle, pages 4 & 5, June 15, 2011, by Medan Mackander

With home renovations becoming a popular project for homeowners, Green Earth Homes is eager to spread the word of sustainable, green building.

The family-run Buderim-based business was established in 2007 by Nathan Staal with an emphasis on green building practices.

Four years later Nathan and his team have been nominated for a Sunshine Coast Council Living Smart Glossies Award.
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Building Sustainable Homes for the Sunshine Coast

Building Sustainable Homes for the Sunshine Coast

Green Earth Homes Local Community Times article: page 3, June 2011 by Sandra Smith

Nominations for the Sunshine Coast’s annual Living Smart Glossies environmental awards have closed and the winners will be announced at a prestigious ceremony at Caloundra’s Event Centre on June 17.

The Glossies awards recognise and celebrate the environmental achievements and innovations of local businesses and individuals.

Nathan Staal, a Buderim builder and nominee in the 2011 Glossies awards says it’s easy being green. Read more →

Your Building Project Checklists

Your Building Project Checklists

To assist you with the planning of your project, Green Earth Homes has designed these three detailed building project checklists. Each checklist will enable you to clearly communicate your wants and needs with your builder, as well as with your architect and landscaper when the time arises.
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Creating your perfect outdoor space – Patios, Decks, Pergolas

Creating your perfect outdoor space – Patios, Decks, Pergolas

Creating the perfect outdoor room for your family to enjoy is a wonderful way to extend your home. With so many factors and design options to consider, ensuring that your new space is both functional and aesthetically pleasing can become a daunting task.

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The Beauty of Eco Sustainable or Recycled Timber

The Beauty of Eco Sustainable or Recycled Timber

Have you considered building or renovating your home with recycled or eco sustainable Australian timbers? If your answer is no, then take a minute and discover the beauty of this timber and why the demand in Australia is rising for this fantastic product.
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Government Rebates and Cost Saving Techniques

Government Rebates and Cost Saving Techniques

Are you are thinking of replacing your existing solar hot water system or are you installing a system for the first time? The Queensland Government will reduce the cost to you by providing the following rebates:
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6 Star Energy Efficient Housing

6 Star Energy Efficient Housing

The Building Code of Australia (BCA) in conjunction with the Queensland Development Code (QDC) introduced that all new homes or existing residences completing a major extension must have a minimum of a 6 star energy efficient housing rating.
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