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
Green choice gardening is an initiative of the Brisbane City Council providing information on design, plants and planting, garden maintenance, green information, garden nasties, waterwise gardening and a link to the
Green Choice Gardening in Brisbane Guide. Further navigational links to environmental topics are also available.
http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:BASE:1595000867:pc=PC_2066
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
Sustainable Affordable Living Australia (SALA) homes website displays sustainable homes producible by the company, and their various environmentally friendly features. Further sustainability related product/ resource links include SALA Homes’ product website, product
Resources section, and
Related Resources section.
http://www.salahomes.com.au/
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
garden tips, Greywater, Pools, Patios and driveways and
Related Links. Navigational links to further drought information and other government services.
http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:BASE:1595000867:pc=PC_2145
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