Ingenia Communities to build nation’s first Green Star Home LLC development in VIC

Ingenia Communities announced it has become the first developer in Australia to commit to a master planned community of 261 land lease homes for over 55s, all with Green Building Council of Australia’s (GBCA) Green Star Homes certification, at Beveridge, 37km north of Melbourne CBD. Ingenia has committed to also achieving a Green Star - Communities rating on the project.

“We are proud to be the first in the sector to commit to a large-scale development of Green Star Homes combined with a Green Star - Communities rating. This is an important milestone for the Group in our aim to be a leader in sustainable development projects,” Simon Owen, Ingenia CEO, said.

To achieve the rating, the LLC will feature double-glazed low - e windows, an efficient hot water heat pump, heat recovery ventilation to the entire home, reticulated recycled water line to reduce potable water usage, efficient appliances, and LED lighting. The homes will be all electric and have Ingenia’s solar, battery-ready micro grid, providing enhanced thermal comfort.

“GBCA estimates that utility bills could be reduced by as much as 75%. That is part of the rationale for embracing this opportunity to create sustainable long-term communities and high-quality homes.” Davina Rooney, GBCA CEO, said.