Article: Allianz Australia and GBC partner to Launch Green Specs

This is an article by Eco Voice, read the full article HERE.

Despite rising interest rates and building costs, new research from Allianz Australia has today revealed that 3.5 million Australian homeowners are looking to renovate or make improvements to their home in the next six months.

To help bridge the knowledge gap of Australian homeowners, Allianz Australia and the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) have developed Green Specs, a digital destination aiming to help Australians make their blueprints green and break down the technical information available in their newly released Guide.

Architect and leader in sustainable homes, Alexander Symes says, “It’s easy to think of sustainable renovations as complex and expensive, however this doesn’t have to be the case. By thinking holistically and choosing more sustainable products and materials, homeowners can not only support the planet, but be more resilient to a changing climate and manage their overall household energy use, benefiting from cheaper bills, and healthier and less environmental impact products.

“Having a tool that simplifies sustainable improvements available for Australian homes, from solar to insulation and even lightbulbs, Australian homeowners can be empowered to make greener decisions.”