Energy Efficient Homes are the way of the future
Energy efficient homes are the way of the future! Did you know that it is a requirement that all new Australian homes must have a minimum 6 star energy equivalence rating? The more stars the more energy efficient the home, and the more cost savings benefits you will receive through reduced energy use for heating and cooling.
The Elements Eco Home Design is Surf Life Saving Lotteries Prize
Once again Eco-Essence Homes are privileged to provide Surf Life Saving Lotteries with another stunning eco home on the Tweed Coast as the first prize in their April 2018 raffle, Lottery 186.
4 trends in eco friendly home design for 2018
While design trends come and go, having an eco-friendly home that is stylish, comfortable to live in and costs less to run will never go out of fashion. Here are four trends about the eco-home movement to inspire you only next year, but for a lifetime.
Planning for an eco-friendly home: Questions to ask
When meeting with your builder it’s important to ask these key questions that could impact the eco-credentials of your new eco-friendly build.
3 Reasons Why You Should Adapt Your Home Design to its Site and Aspect
Designing a new home is an exciting process – choosing the layout, colours and materials is all part of the fun. However, when it comes to creating a vibrant, healthy and sustainable home, it really pays to consider the site and positioning first and foremost. Here are three reasons to start from the ground up when building your dream eco-friendly home.
The Pinnacle– Awarded 2017 HIA GreenSmart Sustainable Home
Eco-Essence Homes was awarded the 2017 HIA Australian GreenSmart Sustainable Home with the custom built home The Pinnacle inspired from their Pacific Range of eco homes.
Eco Home The Osprey– 2017 HIA GreenSmart Spec Home of the Year
On September 5th, Eco-Essence Homes was awarded the 2017 HIA Australian GreenSmart Home of the Year with the Osprey from their Classic Range of eco home designs.
The hidden benefits of an eco-friendly home
Here we share tips for improving the comfort and liveability of your home, and help you better understand your home’s green future benefits.
An eco-friendly home built for a coastal lifestyle: ‘Salani’
Building your ‘forever home’ is about more than four walls and a roof, it’s about creating a lifestyle. With a need for an eco-friendly design, they called on Eco-Essence Homes for a functional and sustainable design that suited both their budget and lifestyle.
Building Sustainable Homes
Find out all about this hot building trend in our interview this month with Jeremy Magee, Co-Director of the award winning Burleigh based Eco Essence Homes.
Surf Life Saving Lottery
At Eco-Essence Homes are so proud to involved with the Surf Life Saving Lottery prize at Casuarina Beach.
Future of Housing Industry
Check out an interview with Eco-Essence Homes director, Wayne Kelly as he discusses the future of the housing industry with James Hardie.
The Pacific – HIA Greensmart E-News
Recently HIA Greensmart e-news October edition featured The Cloud from our Pacific Series. Check out the article which discusses how the home sets a new level for suburban living.
Our Recent Homes Video Portfolio
In this video we show you some of our latest home designs for 2012. We hope you find some inspiration for your new eco home design.
Solar Power Madness
A great read for everyone looking to install solar PV to their home.