We’ve known for a while that it’s the right thing to do, but switching to a more sustainable lifestyle can often be daunting—so daunting that it can discourage us from taking any action. The good news is that you don’t have to make a massive, immediate change in everything you do or buy, and sometimes just choosing the right home in the right location will do a lot of the hard work for you!
Here are 2 practical tips to help you live more sustainably:
1. Choose a sustainable home
Let your home do the hard work and live sustainably without lifting a finger! While new construction adheres to the latest environmental standards, there’s a lot of variation when it comes to optional design elements and green additions. Be careful of:
Inclusion of (or provisions for) things like renewable energy, water conservation and recycling, and electric vehicle charging facilities: This will not only help you save money on bills, but it can also prepare you for changes you might make to the future. future, for example, changing your gasoline car for an electric one or installing solar panels. Smart (and efficient) lighting: lighting represents around 10% of energy use in our homes; however, efficient lighting, such as LEDs, uses about 75% less electricitythan their incandescent or halogen counterparts. Smart lighting (lighting connected and accessed through an app) takes your energy savings a step further with features like motion sensors that automatically turn lights off if no motion is detected and automatic dimming adjustments when daylight is detected. A Focus on Energy Saving Appliances: The Government Regulated System energy rating labelmakes it easy to compare the performance of different appliances based on standardized energy consumption tests. Choosing the most efficient appliances will result in cost savings and lighten your environmental footprint. Specialized Building Materials – This includes materials that are natural, renewable (or both), and do not require a lot of energy to manufacture, transport, or install. Sustainable wood meets many of these requirements. Design factors: Considering the orientation of the house (known as climate-sensitive or passive solar design) will maximize natural ventilation and the impact of the sun. This will not only make your home comfortable year-round, but can also lead to significant reductions in heating and cooling costs. Choose a developer that does what it says on the tin: Cedar Woods prides itself on creating more than just vibrant communities and have a reputation for being environmentally and socially responsible. meadis an outstanding example of this approach – it is one of the few exclusive communities in Western Australia to have been awarded the prestigious UDIA 5 Sheet Environmental Development Accreditation.
2. Location, location, location
While it may have been the cost of Ubering home from a night out or proximity to family that dictated your desire to live in a specific neighborhood, location can play an important role in your ability to live a lifestyle. more sustainable life without much effort. And that comes down to ease of access to services and transportation. That’s how:
Access to public transport: transport is the third largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Australia. As a nation, we lag far behind the global pack, with transportation emissions 45% higher than the OECD average. Cedar Woods Master Planned Communities as jackson green– just 20km from Melbourne CBD and 1km from the well-connected Clayton Station – are designed with easy access to public transport hubs as a top priority, meaning leaving the car at home becomes a viable option.
Essential services are available – what if your local supermarket, doctor and schools were within walking distance or easily accessible by public transport? Developments like Glensideare a perfect example of this – located a leisurely 15-minute walk or 2 km from Adelaide’s CBD, you’ll benefit from easy access to all the essentials.
Green Spaces Prioritized: From dog parks to picnic spots to walking trails, choosing a location that embraces green space is good for your health and makes living locally a breeze. Ellendale of Cedar WoodsThe master planned community is a prime example of this, where a phenomenal 40% of the overall site is dedicated to green space.
Living sustainably requires action
From small actions like modifying your daily habits to more significant changes like choosing a home within a community that embraces a sustainable lifestyle, living sustainably requires conscious effort up front, but it will quickly become entrenched in your daily life.
Choosing a sustainability-focused home within a carefully considered community makes living a sustainable lifestyle easy, and Cedar Woods has over thirty years of experience creating thriving communities.
If sustainability is a top priority for your new home, our guide to sustainability for australian homebuyersis your best next step. read it now.
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