7 Steps to Your First Energy Efficent Home
7 Steps to Your First Energy-Efficient Home
A simple, practical guide to building smarter, saving more, and living greener.
If you’re thinking about building a new home, this short guide shows you exactly how to avoid the common mistakes that cost homeowners comfort, money, and long-term value. In clear, easy steps, you’ll learn how to plan, design, and build a home that performs far better than a standard build.
Inside the guide you’ll discover how to
• Set clear goals for comfort, cost, and sustainability
• Choose the right block of land for natural efficiency
• Select a proven energy-efficient design
• Lock in your budget and avoid “upgrade traps”
• Understand energy modelling and what affects performance
• Choose a builder who can actually deliver an efficient home
• Future-proof your home for technology, EVs, batteries, and resale
This book shows you what really matters when building a green home, using insights from thousands of completed Green Homes projects across Australia. Whether you want lower bills, better comfort, or a healthier home for your family, this guide gives you the foundation to make the right decisions from day one.