Nine homes in the Townsville region will open their doors to the public on Sunday, 13 September, for this year’s Sustainable House Day as millions of Australians continue to embrace renewable energy, recycling and other practices designed to lessen our impact on the environment.
The homes are at:
1. 84 Ninth Avenue, Railway Estate
2. 20 Halloran Street, Hermit Park
3. 61A Annaville Road, Jensen
4. 2 Edward Street, West End
5. Rowes Bay Sustainable Education Centre (old Caretakers Cottage), Cape Pallarenda Road, Rowes Bay
6. 4 McElligott Court, Horseshoe Bay
7. 20 Wallaby Way, Horseshoe Bay
8. Solar Cities Smart Lifestyle Centre, 64-88 Horseshoe Bay Road, Horseshoe Bay
9. 27 Barbarra Street (cnr Granite Street), Picnic Bay
Homes will be open to the public between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and entry is free. Local community group, NQ Dry Tropics, and local sustainability business, ecoSAVVY, are coordinating the management of these homes for Sustainable House Day in the Townsville region.
Bob Frazer, NQ Dry Tropics Chief Executive Officer, said: “the event gives people the chance to look at houses that have been designed, built, or fitted out with sustainability and our tropical climate in mind. They can also talk to the owners to hear about their personal experiences. Architects, builders and energy auditors will also be on hand at many of the homes to provide expert tips.”
Home viewers will be able to see benefits such as solar, ventilation, water harvesting and recycling, shading, the use of low and high thermal mass materials, window treatments, designs that embrace indoor/outdoor living and tropical design, energy efficiency and more.
For the first time, homes will open for free this year thanks to the support of the Australian Government, providing a fantastic opportunity for people seeking to make their own homes or rental properties greener.
