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The building materials have been carefully selected for their sensitivity to the surrounding environment and fire considerations, whilst enhancing an environmentally-responsible living experience. Where possible, local suppliers from within the Grampians have been used to supply various products such as red-gum flooring and sandstone paving and brickwork. Environmentally-friendly features include: • Insulation
• Fire resistant building materials • PVC free cabling • Flushing compost toilet system • Glazing • Slow combustion wood heaters • Evaporative cooling • Solar power generation • Passive heating and cooling architectural design • Energy efficient lighting • Non-toxic paint and natural oil finishes |