Sustainability

A 6 Star benchmark in urban sustainable design.
Banbury Village has been skilfully created by Cedar Woods and is a striking example of the company’s
commitment to building sustainable, iconic developments with its 6 star energy rated homes.

Smart living starts at home
Every home within Banbury Village will incorporate sustainable design features, protecting
the environment and providing water and electricity savings for all residents.

Initiatives include:

6 star energy rated homes that are much more efficient to heat and cool, reducing demand for temperature control by up to 24%. (click here to learn more about the Star Rating System) Rainwater tank to all detached and semi-detached houses plumbed to toilet, laundry and garden tap, reducing water bills and saving an average of 28 kilolitres of water per year. Water efficient tap fittings – 3 star WELS (Water Efficiency Labelling Standard) rated shower, 4 star WELS toilet, 4 star WELS, basin taps and dual flush toilets designed to minimise mains water use. Solar hot water system fitted to all townhouses, reducing annual power bills and harnessing the sun’s energy.

Houses incorporate conduits from meter box to roof space so as to allow future installation of rooftop solar power (photovoltaic cells), generating renewable energy. Solar orientation optimised to allow solar access to private outdoor yards and one principal living area to most homes, thereby capturing the sun and providing a haven for indoor/outdoor living. Thoughtful location of windows and doors in most homes to ensure natural cooling via cross flow ventilation.

Compact fluorescent light globes installed throughout all homes to reduce energy consumption and electricity bills. Environmentally friendly (low VOC) paints and adhesives used throughout. Cloths lines provided in most homes. 15% of cement alternatives for concrete in construction. All reinforcing steel not less than 50% post-consumer recycled content. 3.5 star WELS rated dishwasher. Ceiling fans as an option to reduce heating/cooling bills. Bike racks to all houses. (click here to go to the Bicycle Victoria website)

Clever Urban Design
Banbury Village’s clever design effortlessly incorporates significant environmental features,
enabling all residents to live more sustainably.

Integrated features include: Drought tolerant native planting and stormwater harvesting to irrigate the park. Energy efficient street lighting. All recyclable materials collected for reuse during construction. Integration of local and surrounding cycle and walk trails to encourage the use of healthy transport options. Reduced dependence on cars due to prime location adjacent to Zone 1 train station and bus routes.

For more information on sustainable design please visit http://www.yourhome.gov.au/.