Housing Design Requirements across the ACT have come a long way, especially since the first homes were built in Ginninderry’s first suburb, Strathnairn.

Ginninderry has always been a leader in sustainable and high-quality home design. While we once had some of the most comprehensive requirements in the ACT in our quest to uphold our vision for a sustainable community, it’s great to see standards have now caught up.

• Across all greenfield developments in the ACT, homes are required to have a minimum energy efficiency rating of 7. They must also be all electric with no gas mains. To take full advantage of this, the team at Ginninderry will collaborate with you throughout the design process to ensure every home at Ginninderry is designed for climate resilience and low-cost living.
• Homes at Ginninderry will have a heat pump or solar-boosted electric hot water system, a Solar PV system with an energy monitoring system, and rainwater tanks. At Ginninderry, we go one step further when it comes to roof colours – and artificial turf is a no-go – as we want to reduce the urban heat island effect and ensure that our suburbs are cooler, greener and more enjoyable to live in for years to come.
• Beyond the home itself, ACT-wide standards also cover things like maximum heights for retaining walls and split-level designs. Our team at Ginninderry works hard to ensure smart, high-quality designs that provide natural light, airflow and overall comfort and quality of life.

At Ginninderry, we care about the quality of housing and the long-term value of your home, arguably your largest lifetime investment. That’s why Ginninderry has a compliance bond process.

We also offer a FREE design consultation for every purchaser. This allows us to provide expert advice early in the process and help you make the best choices for your dream home.