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Sustainable solutions for heritage homes

Enhancing energy efficiency while preserving the character of Victoria’s heritage homes.

  • Heritage guidance
  • Climate change
  • Sustainability
View through a glass‑enclosed structure showing a heritage verandah with decorative cast‑iron balustrades and timber detailing, with buildings visible beyond.

Conserving heritage places supports environmental, social and economic sustainability. Find creative ways to reduce the environmental impacts, and boost energy efficiency, in heritage homes.

These 7 guidance sheets explore common heritage house styles in Victoria. They cover Victorian brick terraces through to Californian bungalows and modern homes.   

Each guide sheet highlights the heritage features of these buildings. They also look at the costs and savings of upgrades. These include ceiling insulation, underfloor insulation, thermal curtains and draught sealing.  

Use these guide sheets to find ways to improve the sustainability of your heritage home.

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