The prestigious 2019 HIA Australian GreenSmart Home was presented recently to Victorian building company Beaumont Concepts for a home that has no electricity costs for a family of four. 

The award is the highest accolade presented at the 2019 Housing Industry Association (HIA) Australian GreenSmart Awards.  

 HIA Australian GreenSmart Awards recognise the best in sustainable housing. 

The judges were impressed by the eco-friendly design and finishes.  

 “The home integrates sustainable design and recycled materials with a close to zero energy efficiency result,” said the judges. 

 The home also won HIA Australian GreenSmart Sustainable Home, partnered by JH Envirtech. 

 There were also other winners from all around Australia recognised for their contribution to sustainable building practices.

 
Other winners

Oliver Steele for Steele Associates, NSW won HIA Australian GreenSmart Professional for incorporating the best building practices and systems to deliver sustainable housing options. This category is partnered by HIA Insurance Services. 

Steele Associates also won HIA Australian GreenSmart Multi Dwelling Development, partnered by RapidRidge, for bringing together refined urban living and sustainable design with their passivhaus apartments. 
 
SJD Homes, Victoria won HIA Australian GreenSmart Display/Project Home, partnered by InfraBuild, for their Z-range net carbon display home which is designed to be adaptable to today’s housing market, easily replicated and affordable.  

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SJD Homes won the 2019 HIA Australian Greensmart Display Home. Photo: HIA

La Perouse Homes, Northern Territory won HIA Australian GreenSmart Renovation / Addition Project for converting an iconic Darwin home into a flowing, well ventilated dwelling which is fit for the climate using clever energy management. This category is partnered by CSR. 

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La Perouse Homes won the Greensmart Renovation award.   Photo: HIA

Nulook Homes and Solar Dwellings, Western Australia won HIA Australian Custom Built Home, partnered by B&D Doors and Access Systems. The judges commented: ‘From the adjustable shading, passive solar design to the use of recycled building materials, there is a lot more to this project than meets the eye’. 

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Nulook Homes and Solar Dwellings winner for Custom Built Homes. Photo: HIA

Aztek Constructions, NSW won HIA Australian GreenSmart Energy Efficiency, partnered by Solahart, for a solar passive home which optimises northern glazing, clever zoning, extensive insulation and cross ventilation to ensure its homeowners enjoy the advantage of near zero energy costs. 
 
Ecoduct, Victoria won HIA Australian GreenSmart Product for the Ecoduct Low Profile Duct System. The lightweight, durable and environmentally-friendly system is built with up to 50 per cent recycled PVC and has been designed for applications where ceiling space is limited. This category is partnered by Brighter. 

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Ecoduct won the 2019 HIA Australian Greensmart product. Photo: HIA
 
In congratulating the winners, HIA Managing Director Graham Wolfe said HIA Australian GreenSmart Awards represent the latest in environmental design and building practices.  
 
“HIA Australian GreenSmart Award winners and finalists are leading the way in sustainable building practices, including site management and energy saving techniques, to build comfortable homes for their clients,” said Mr Wolfe. 
 
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