Amid the growing pressure to go green, some leading brands are embracing the challenge.
Industry titan AVJennings recently unveiled its Stellar Collection – a range of affordable family homes with a minimum 8-str efficiency energy rating.
“We think these are a bit of a game changer,” says Kearns.
“Houses in Australia have been built the same way for years, but we’ve been around a long time – 91 years, in fact – and we started searching for a different form of construction a few years ago.
“We came across the Pro9 technology which we found was efficient for building, but also had big environmental benefits.”
The innovative walling system uses a dense foam insulation core, creating a highly durable and energy-efficient home once wrapped around a sturdy, custom-designed galvanised steel frame.
“It has a higher fire-proof rating, it’s stronger than brick, and the speed of construction is a factor too,” Kearns says.
“The fact that we can put these homes up quickly means less waste and fewer safety issues on site.”
Read more in this article by Realestate.com.