ISSUE 6 | JUNE 2008

GreenSmart Feature Article

HIA Members back the GreenSmart Brand

In the years since it was first launched GreenSmart has become one of the most powerful brands in the Australian residential construction industry with newspapers and broadcast bulletins no longer feeling the need to explain the program when they refer to it.

Over time more than 3500 builders and home designers have taken the course that allows them to be called GreenSmart professionals and for many, environmentally responsible building has become a way of life.

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HIA – Boral GreenSmart Awards 2008

After receiving a significant number of high calibre entries, and a very comprehensive judging process, HIA will announce the HIA - Boral GreenSmart Award winners and finalists on 3rd July, 2008. Be the first to witness and acknowledge the leading edge of environmental homes, developments and products that are shaping the housing industry. The awards provide an excellent opportunity to network with industry leaders. Book now to ensure you are part of this prestigious awards night.

HIA – COLORBOND® Steel GreenSmart Housing Tour 2008

HIA and COLORBOND® Steel invite you to join the GreenSmart Housing Tour on Friday 4th July, 2008. The tour elements will be informative, enabling participants to view three GreenSmart Accredited Estates and Villages: New Rouse Hill, The Ponds and Ropes Crossing. Participants will also have a guided tour of the new Bluescope Steel Western Sydney Service Centre and see in action a range of new innovative technologies being used. Make sure you book your tickets today, as seats are strictly limited.

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GreenSmart Advertorial

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GreenSmart Advertorial

HRV New active solar technology proving popular in Victoria A new category is emerging in the area of a “active solar” heating due to the emphasis on developing zero/low emission technologies. Now available, this new technology makes use of the warm air which collects in every roof of residential houses around Victoria – each roof acts as a giant “active solar” collector. :: read more www.hrv.com.au

US Tour Report

On 8th May, 2008, a small group of GreenSmart Leaders and Partners left Australia to take part in a Green Building tour of the United States as part of the GreenSmart program. The tour group visited a range of projects in Tuscon, Arizona and New Orleans, Louisiana in addition to the Green Building Conference.

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Using the HIA GreenSmart Logo to build your brand

Recently HIA has had a number of enquiries about using the HIA GreenSmart logo. The suite of GreenSmart logos is a fantastic marketing tool and holds strong recognition with both consumers and industry. They demonstrate a commitment to improving the environmental performance of Australia’s building industry.

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GreenSmart on Display Update

Close to 40 GreenSmart finalist entries or accredited homes, display villages, developments and estates were open to the public for GreenSmart on Display on 31 May and 1 June, 2008. The event attracted significant media attention and was well received by exhibitors and consumers alike.    

Welcome to new GreenSmart Professionals

Accredited GreenSmart professionals March 2008 to June 2008

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GreenSmart Upcoming Events and Activities

Accredited GreenSmart Projects - March to June 2008
(Estates, Developments, Villages and Homes)

Australian Water Association

Onsite and Decentralised Sewerage Conference

Call for Abstracts & Workshop Outlines for the AWA/AIEH Onsite and Decentralised Sewerage Conference. The conference focuses on best- practice modern sewage treatment, management and recycling systems servicing from one to a thousand homes.

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GreenSmart logo has been designed to embody the spirit of GreenSmart representing a convergence between housing and environmental interests. The logo’s integration of a roof shape and a eucalyptus leaf signifies the importance of the relationship between the built and the natural environment.