WHAT IS GREENSMART

GreenSmart is a registered brand of the Housing Industry Association (HIA).

It is an industry-driven program that aims to encourage a mainstream application of the benefits of environmentally responsible housing.

GreenSmart is a voluntary initiative that focuses on educating builders, designers, product manufacturers and consumers and it provides appropriate market recognition for environmental endeavours in the residential construction industry.

MAKE THE DIFFERENCE TODAY – BUILD THE HIA GREENSMART WAY

Demonstrating environmental leadership in the housing industry

As Australia’s peak residential building and construction body, HIA provides leadership in the recognition of environmentally responsible residential building and land development through its GreenSmart program.

GreenSmart was established by HIA in 1999 to promote practical, affordable and durable environmental solutions for residential design and construction. The growth of the HIA GreenSmart concept since its inception has been significant and is now widely recognised as a leading industry initiative for achieving more sustainable housing and land development.

GreenSmart is the only program of its kind in Australia that provides an over arching response to the construction and promotion of environmentally responsible housing along with an educational campaign to HIA members and consumers. It achieves this through a well established GreenSmart Professional course and supplementary short courses; accreditation of housing projects; national Awards; partnerships with businesses; forums and events; and communication channels.

Making the commitment to build the HIA GreenSmart way is simple and generates many benefits.

GreenSmart Guidance Notes- click here to view the PDF