3.) Overview:
A great majority of Australians live in homes that work against the climate, rather than with it.

These houses are energy inefficient, too cold or too hot and comparatively expensive to run. Similarly, most homes use far more water than necessary, and are made of materials that can damage your health and the environment.

Building a home using good design principles can save energy, water and money, while creating a more enjoyable and comfortable home.

The cost of implementing good design ranges from a net saving through to a significant up-front investment that will be repaid throughout the life of the home but increase its value in the future.

Australian households on average produce more than 15 tonnes of greenhouse gas per home each year. Our 7 million households produce over 105 million tonnes annually, which contributes over 20 percent of Australia's total greenhouse gas emissions.

Greenhouse gases are produced from activities such as heating, cooling, cooking, lighting, driving the car, running appliances and rubbish disposal.

Additional emissions are created in the building and furnishing of our homes. The 'embodied energy' or energy used to create materials generates greenhouse gases.

These emissions are contributing toward global climate change. Global climate change manifests as an increasing frequency of extreme weather events (storms, drought) leading to higher living costs, including insurance premiums.

Other impacts of ill considered building design are the loss of community, reduced natural habitat, increased water pollution and continuing soil erosion.

Good design can help you contribute to a healthier, safer and more environmentally conscious society, while saving you money.

Source : Your Home Technical Guide http://www.greenhouse.gov.au/yourhome/technical/fs00.htm

• Black water treatment system ( optional )
• Climate Change adaptable
• Climate Zone indicator
• Controlled open plan living
• Orientation to North indicator
• Energy efficient and renewable energy technologies
• Environmentally benign, healthy materials
• Exceeds minimum energy codes (BASIX)
• Good cross ventilation
• Grey water and waste water reuse systems
• High thermal mass interior
• Low embodied energy
• Living areas that can be zoned off
• Natural light to all living areas and bedrooms
• Passive cooling (no air conditioning needed)
• Passive solar heating (no extra heating needed)
• Permaculture designed landscaping
• Proper shading control
• PV can be grid-connect or stand-alone
• Rainwater and stormwater harvesting and supply
• Solar water heating standard
• Waterwise Garden

7. ) Submission Requirements:
a. ) All submissions must fully comply with the design brief and the assessment criteria.

b. ) Applicants must show sufficient and clear information for the judging panel to fairly assess the submission against the assessment criteria outlined

c. ) Submission format shall be – In A2 format mounted on foam board or stiff card (double layer), Maximum x 3 boards , and comprise at least:

• 1 : 100 floor plan, 2 elevations, landscape and site plan, all notated.
• Cross sections and details sufficient to clearly explain the principles and features of your design, all notated and at a suitable scale.
• One perspective view.
• Accompanying notes, in the form of your choice, as required to support your design choices and directions, including a schedule of significant materials and finishes

j.) Address for Submissions

Green TECH 08
House of the Future Competition
Suite 369
656 Military Rd Mosman Sydney NSW 2088
Australia

Please ensure names, addresses and an email contact for all the entrants are on the back of the entry only. Entries will not be returned.

11.) Deferral or Abandonment of Project or any part thereof:
Green TECH reserves the right to abandon or defer the competition at any time , with written notice to all applicants.

12. ) Contact us:
Fax : ( 02 ) 9016 7013
Email : info@greentechshow.com.au