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Economic Aspects of Sustainable Development

Sustainable Housing for the Tropics

The information provided is to further educate developers and those in the development industry on sustainable building options for our homes and our communities. The public demand for more sustainable homes is increasing. Implementing principles, outlined in the fact sheets and web links compiled and prepared by the Townsville City Council, can provide your business with a competitive advantage. These fact sheets and web links are also designed to assist people building, renovating, buying and living in houses in tropical North Queensland so that their choices are more sustainable. Sustainable housing is about housing that is cost-effective, lifestyle-enhancing, eco-friendly, comfortable, accessible, low maintenance, healthy, safe and secure.

Green Home Loans PDF document (103kB)
Special reduced loan rates are available to people building or buying an environmentally friendly home. The Bendigo Bank and the Maleny Credit Union both have Green Home Loan programs.

Green Personal Loans PDF document (71kB)
Available for eco-friendly products, such as solar hot water heaters or solar hot water retrofit kits, house insulation, rainwater tanks, external window shading, greywater treatment systems and at-home renewable energy generation (including photovoltaics, micro-hydro or wind turbines).

Minimising Waste in Residential Construction PDF document (215kB)
Avoiding waste makes very good business sense. This is a guide for builders who want to minimise waste in the construction of their homes and save substantial amounts of otherwise wasted money.

EPA SmartHousing: Towards Sustainable Housing Program
The Queensland Government Environmental Protection Agency SmartHousing program focuses on the social, economic and environmental aspects of sustainable housing. The benefits of sustainable housing are not just for the environment. Heading towards sustainability will save you money and improve the comfort and security of your home sustainability.

Web Resources PDF document (537kB)
Want more information? Check out these recommended sites for building and renovating with sustainable principles in mind.

For more information, please contact Planning Services.