Housing and built environment related section of the book, text and multimedia website Sustainable Insight, featuring purchasable books on the many aspects of sustainable housing. There are also a few related resources in the DVD’s and Articles section on sustainable practises around the home and possible emissions reduction by the individual. Other sustainability topics are covered in the site’s various categories.

http://www.sustainableinsight.com.au/shop/books_built
-environment.htm




The Building Code of Australia has increased its current energy efficiency provision from 4-star to 5-star for most of the states (Queensland: 4-star). The article provides information on how the improvements on energy efficiency are achieved and offers advice and the certificates showing the rating for the building. Navigational links to other states and building simulation and analysis.

http://www.sustainabilityhouse.com.au/houseenergyrating.html




Business website of Sustainable Pty Ltd, featuring housing design, products, and the business’ building techniques with focus on sustainability and environmental friendliness. Site sections containing external links to environmentally friendly building resources include: the newsroom section with Top 10 Eco and Sustainability Ideas, our partners, sustainability Education links under the how we work section, and an obscure link to a Resources section listing design and building businesses (http://www.sustainablebuildings.com.au/Resources.aspx)

http://www.sustainablebuildings.com.au/OurServices.aspx




Brisbane government website providing environmental information including Sustainable home rebates, Smarter energy use, Green choice gardening and Sustainable Green home. The site includes a model of a comfortable house and garden that uses sustainable living principles, information on building a new home, what sustainable living is and if sustainable living is more costly. Navigational links to further resources, related topics and services of the government.

http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:BASE:1595000867:pc=PC_1265




Brisbane government website providing Drought information including Rating labels on water efficient products, Kitchen, Bathroom and Laundry tips. Navigational links to further drought information and other government services.

http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:BASE:1595000867:pc=PC_2143




Ecomum aims to help Brisbane mothers and their families find relevant, local information about making environmentally friendly choices, which can positively affect climate change and reduce global warming. The site provides links and information on Composting, Recycling, Water saving, Tank rebates, Greywater, Solar Rebates & Options, Cleaning products and Sustainable Renovating.

http://www.ecomum.com.au/house-garden.php