Building Sustainable Homes: Green Building Trends for 2025

Sustainable homes are becoming the new standard in Australian homebuilding — not merely a passing trend, but a future-focused choice and accountability for homeowners. 

Due to the rising energy costs, increasing climate concerns and regulatory frameworks like the BASIX 7 stars, today’s homebuyers are embracing designs that reflect their personal style while thoughtfully aligning with a deeper commitment to sustainable, environmentally conscious living.

In this guide, we'll explore the top green building trends shaping sustainable homes in 2025, plus tips to help you future-proof your new home.

Sustainable Building Trends to Watch Out For

Sustainability is no longer a luxury — it’s the foundation of future-forward home design. Discover the key sustainable building trends shaping the way we’ll live in 2025 and beyond:

Tips to Make Your Home More Sustainable

Building green starts with informed choices. No matter where you are in your home-building journey, these tips can help you achieve sustainability:

Invest in energy-efficient appliances

Appliances can quietly drive up your energy use without you even noticing. Choosing models with higher energy star ratings matters. They’re built to perform the same job using less power, which can make a real difference across essentials like your fridge, washing machine and air conditioning. Over time, these smarter choices help cut back on bills and reduce strain on the environment.

Consider rainwater harvesting

Installing a rainwater tank is a smart way to conserve water and reduce your reliance on mains supply. Collected water can be used for toilets, laundry, garden irrigation and more. Many councils also offer rebates for water-saving installations.

Choose double glazing for windows

Double-glazed windows improve insulation, reduce heat transfer and lower noise pollution. They're ideal most especially in regions with extreme heat or fluctuating seasonal temperatures.

Install solar panels with battery backup

Adding solar panels is one thing – storing that energy makes it even better. A home battery lets you store excess solar energy and use it later, even after the sun sets or when the power’s out. 

Insulate your roof and walls

High-quality insulation keeps your home warmer in winter and cooler in summer. This reduces the need for artificial heating, cooling and optimising energy use, creating a more stable indoor environment for your family.

Landscape with native plants

Choose drought-tolerant native plants that can survive in your local climate. They need less watering and are better for local biodiversity. Plus, you don’t need to use so many chemicals on them, which is ideal, since chemical use can be counterproductive to your goal of protecting the environment. 

These plants can also give your outdoor space a distinctly Aussie feel. For more inspiration on creating a beautiful and sustainable exterior, check out our guide to modern home exteriors.

Go all-electric where possible

All-electric designs are more compatible with renewables and have fewer carbon emissions. Avoid using gas and go electric with your cooktops, hot water and climate systems.

Take Steps Toward a Sustainable Home With Eden Brae

Building a sustainable home is a powerful investment in your family’s future, in long-term value and in the wellbeing of the planet. At Eden Brae, we’re focused on designing homes that meet today’s needs while preparing you for tomorrow.

From energy-efficient layouts and materials to the latest BASIX compliance standards, our team is here to help you build a home you’ll love coming back to.

Want to see how sustainability meets lifestyle? Visit our display homes or explore our latest insights on energy-efficient design.