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If you're building, restoring or maintaining a home, there's a lot you can do to create a more sustainable living space. This starts with the design of the home but also includes aspects such as materials, finishes, insulation and options for heating, cooling and cooking.
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How to earn this badge

If you do five or more of these you will earn a House Design Badge.

  1. Design maximizes the availability of cooling breezes
  2. There is insulation to all walls and ceilings
  3. Construction materials are made from renewable resources
  4. The house relies on renewable energy supplies
  5. Paints, varnishes and finishes are produced with no or low volatile organic compounds and are not toxic
  6. Overall space used is minimized
  7. There is no air conditioning
  8. Gas or green energy is used for cooking and heating
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