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Energy efficient apartment design improves comfort it also helps reduce the effects of climate change through fewer greenhouse gas emissions

Exterior view of a house constructed of wood architecture, facade, home, house, interior design, property, real estate, window, blue — Exterior view of a house constructed of wood concrete and glass, large concrtete pathway with the exterior wooden dining table and white chairs, lawn, view to interior through large glass sliding door.

Stainless steel gas barbeque. - Stainless steel gas backyard, garden, plant, yard, black

Gas cooktop set into stainless steel bench. - countertop, furniture, table, white

Street frontage of townhouse development with extensive glazing. architecture, building, facade, fence, grass, home, house, neighbourhood, plant, real estate, residential area, tree, brown

Large lounge area with white chairs and sofa, ceiling, home, house, interior design, living room, property, real estate, room, brown

Kitchen with timber cabinetry, glazed glass wall cabinet apartment, cabinetry, countertop, interior design, kitchen, property, real estate, room

Townhouse with large areas of glazing, louvres on architecture, cottage, elevation, estate, facade, home, house, property, real estate, residential area, villa, window

Outdoor area of two storey town house, with architecture, courtyard, estate, facade, home, house, property, real estate, residential area, window, black

Bathroom with black tiled bath surround, white screen architecture, bathroom, ceiling, daylighting, floor, glass, house, interior design, real estate, room, sink, window, gray, black

Many people buying an apartment or a townhouse are looking to make a change in their lives. A home that requires little maintenance and needs minimal heating has a lot of appeal. Being able to offer significant savings on energy costs is also a strong selling point for developers.

The Bayswater townhouse development featured on these pages was designed by Koia Architects to meet such a market. Developer Adrian Rowan says many new owners of apartments and townhous

Story by: Trendsideas

26 Aug, 2004

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