sustainable design
Energy efficient and fossil fuel free homes
With a forward-thinking and sustainability-led approach to luxury living, Lonsdale & High addresses the needs of future focused home owners. These will be some of Melbourne’s most energy-efficient homes, benefiting from rooftop solar, double glazing, passive solar design, LED lighting, and climate control systems.
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Rooftop photovoltaic solar system
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Energy efficient induction cook tops that eliminate the need for gas infrastructure
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Energy and water efficient appliances
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Electric vehicle charging for 10% of car spaces
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Durable and environmentally friendly materials and reduced construction waste
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Smart lighting.
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Improved indoor air quality with the use of non-toxic paint and low VOC materials
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Double glazed windows for reduced heating and cooling costs
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Water efficient tapware and fixtures
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Use of low maintenance, drought tolerant plantings
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Rainwater tanks connected to toilets
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Best practise stormwater treatment with on-site water use and infiltration
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Energy efficient central heat pump electrical hot water system
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Interiors designed to maximise sunlight, space and natural ventilation
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Energy saving non-essential power shut-down switches
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Within walking distance of amenities and public transport
solshare solar system
Unlock clean, affordable energy from your rooftop
Lonsdale & High residents can opt into solar energy access thanks to an Australian-made solar sharing technology. Residents can directly access solar from the building’s rooftop, which is shared fairly with other participants over the course of a month.
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Direct access to solar
Residents at Lonsdale & High will be able to take advantage of ground breaking Australian-made technology that allows one rooftop solar installation to be shared by multiple apartments in the same building.
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monitor your energy use
Access the energy monitoring portal to see how much electricity you’re using and how much solar is offsetting your bill
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reduce your carbon footprint
Lonsdale & High residents will be able to join the rooftop solar revolution that is helping to transition Australia’s energy system from fossil fuels to zero-carbon renewables.
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30% savings on you energy bills
Residents can save up to 30% off their energy bills with this world-first solar sharing technology.
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Share it fairly with your neighbours
Lonsdale & High’s ground breaking solar system ensures every resident gets an even allocation of solar over the course of the month, delivered when it is needed the most.
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Use the power of the sun to reduce your energy bills!
SolShare’s dynamic sharing algorithm ensures maximum bill savings and minimum carbon footprint.