What Is Sustainable Housing?

Sustainable housing will:

• harvest rainwater
• treat sewerage
• generate its own power
• use resources and materials that are renewable and/or recyclable
• avoid the use of toxic chemicals and poisonous substances
• offer improved security
• is safe
• is adaptable to you as you mature 
• is affordable

Yet it is lived in like any other house (for an example, visit Michael Mobb's house or The Green). Sustainable housing is documented in Choicebooks' publication, Sustainable House, by Michael Mobbs and it is available for purchase with our plans.

Follow this link to see a 3D Model of SALA's sustainable house.

A sustainable house not only has a lesser impact on the environment, it will save you money during the planning stages, during construction and throughout its life. Costs are reduced by:

• Purchasing in kit form
• Reducing freight costs
• Reduced consultants (architects, engineers)
• Reduced earth works (minimal excavation required on most sites)
• Prefabricated and pre-packaged components and materials
• Highly energy and water efficient design
• Highly efficient ventilation systems (in a SALA home, air conditioning should not be required)
• Long lasting and durable fixtures and fittings

How are SALA homes so affordable?

As we supply so many homes, our buying power is considerable. We are able to achieve volume discounts on hardware, whitegoods, steel, timber, plumbing supplies, plants and landscaping supplies.

A well designed home should never require air-conditioning and should be highly energy and water efficient. Innovative design cuts out expensive products and building practices.

SALA Homes do not spend thousands on advertising, expensive brochures and billboards, so you can be confident that when you purchase SALA products, all you are paying for are the materials, design and research for your home.