LOCAL CONCEPTS are at the forefront of sustainability with strong interest in creating environmentally innovative designs, with Debra as a Green Building Council of Australia Accredited Professional and Endorsed Sustainable Building Designer (BEDI & BDAQ).

Sustainable Building Design principles are strongly believed in, and incorporated into each project regardless of size or shape. It is understandable if you're confused with sustainable design since there is so much green wash in the industry. LOCAL CONCEPTS can help you through this maze.

Expectations for environmental performance are constantly changing and maturing. A sustainable building is more than a passive design with solar hot water, solar panels, rain and grey water systems - it is also about the materials and indoor environmental quality.

A sustainable lifestyle is also about building smaller and smarter, having less wasted space by creating multi-use areas. Each project will have their priorities in what you want to accomplish in terms of sustainability such as:

	Energy saving		Indoor environment quality		Emissions
	Water conservation		Materials		Land use and ecology

Renovating is at the forefront of sustainability, rethinking how a house is occupied rather than demolishing and starting again. Reusing materials and structure saves embodied energy and has an invaluable price tag for the environment. Modern designs are also incorporating recycled elements from other sites for an artistic approach.