Why live in a green building?

Save money

Green homes put money in the pockets of home owners and tenants by saving on energy and water costs.

• The Value of Green Star: A decade of environmental benefits (2013) found that Green Star buildings use 66% less electricity and 51% water than the average Australian building. Because Green Star buildings deliver higher levels of energy and water efficiency, they are cheaper to operate.
• Homes that incorporate high efficiency appliances and lighting, increased insulation, water conservation measures and are well ventilated all lead to more dollars in the bank.
• Did you know the tallest timber apartment building is in Melbourne? The Green Star-rated Forte building is constructed from cross-laminated timber, which requires less energy to heat and cool. This has reduced energy and water costs by around 25%, saving residents an average of $300 per year.

Healthier homes

Green homes are healthy homes. Good ventilation, low-toxic materials and abundant daylight are all factors proven to improve the health and wellbeing of residents.

• A literature review undertaken by the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute in (2011) found that people who live in dwellings that are damp, cold or mouldy are at greater risk of respiratory conditions, such as asthma, and more likely to suffer from mental health issues.
• Good indoor environment quality is nothing to be sneezed at! Lung and respiratory diseases – associated with poor indoor environment quality – are three of the top five leading causes of death, according to the World Health Organization.
• The National Centre for Healthy Housing in the US has found people experience 63% more symptom-free days from asthma when they live in homes with low-toxicity and good indoor environment quality.

It is clear that sustainable buildings like Convesso represent smart financial investments today and environmentally responsible investments in our future.