Parson Constructions | 7 sulation, and raised timber floors. All the lighting is either fluorescent or LED, and a 10kW solar panel system was installed to supplement energy usage and make the large home almost self-sufficient. Like all of Parsons’ projects, it was designed with the region’s northern summers in mind. “We value that industry recognition a lot,” says Rebecca. “And it does have an impact – people can see we’re an award-winning company, and that we know what we’re doing.” “GreenSmart awards are particularly significant,” adds Chris. “Given where the world is at the moment, with everyone talking about affordable energy efficiently, they show that you’re keeping up with the times.” Both Chris and Rebecca credit their award-winning status to – first and foremost – the quality of their designs. Since Day 1, they have worked very closely with a highly skilled architect that shares the couple’s green building passion. “The design is paramount to the ultimate liveability and the energy efficiency of the home,” Rebecca says. “At that stage, we encourage customers to look outside the square, and embrace alternative ideas like timber floors, and energyefficient fixtures. That all makes a big difference.” In recent years, some energy-efficient homebuilding measures – including special lighting and water-saving devices – have been made mandatory by the state government. According to Rebecca, however, Parsons Constructions encourages their clients to “take it to the next level.” “We don’t just do the minimum,” she says. “We try to do as much as we can.”
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