At ECO Benchtops, we love seeing our products featured in projects that set new standards for sustainable living. The Eco Hub built by Ecoliv is a great example. It is an award-winning sustainable house design. This design uses eco-friendly materials, smart construction, and stylish features.
In this video, Tammy Shirley shows how Ecoliv has created a modern sustainable home that balances beautiful design with environmental care. This home shows that sustainable design can be both useful and beautiful. It also shows how green homes can use quality materials and energy-saving technology.
From the moment you enter, sustainability is evident. The home features ECO Benchtops, made from recycled glass — a strong, non-porous surface that is scratch-resistant, stain-resistant, and abrasion-resistant. These benchtops are ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, and outdoor areas. The featured colour, Iron Bark, complements the warm natural tones used throughout the home. Curved edges show how ethically sourced materials can be as versatile as natural stone, without the environmental impact.
Tammy also highlights practical design features, like a built-in Point Pod with USB ports and power outlets. This makes the ECO Benchtops not only beautiful but highly useful for modern living. The benchtops appear in the kitchen, bathrooms, and even the alfresco area, showing how sustainable home accessories can enhance both indoor and outdoor spaces.
Ecoliv’s homes are carbon positive, meaning they produce more energy than they use over their lifetime. This is a remarkable achievement in an industry responsible for around 37% of global greenhouse emissions. Features like solar panels, double-glazed windows filled with argon gas, and green roofs reduce energy use, improve heating and cooling, and contribute to a low-energy home. These measures help lower energy bills and create a comfortable living environment year-round.
Inside, the home features lead-free tapware, efficient appliances, and low-toxicity materials that are safe for both people and the environment. Thoughtful touches like fluted wall panels, Robert Gordon ceramic lights, and timber-clad ceilings add warmth, texture, and personality, making this sustainable house feel like a dream home. Large windows provide plenty of natural light, further reducing the need for artificial lighting and enhancing the home’s energy efficiency.
ECO Benchtops are a perfect match for this vision. They are crystalline silica-free, locally manufactured, and made from recycled materials. Unlike imported natural stone, which often causes deforestation and high transport emissions, ECO Benchtops are 100% Australian made and packaged using recycled timber, reducing the environmental impact of each product. This makes them an essential element in sustainable home designs for homeowners looking to create an eco-friendly home.
The Eco Hub shows how passive design principles can be combined with thoughtful materials and finishes. Green roofs, outdoor storage, and wildlife-friendly spaces make the home more sustainable and enjoyable to live in. Passive design strategies, such as positioning windows to capture natural light and airflow, help maintain consistent indoor temperatures while minimizing reliance on heating or cooling systems. These features highlight how sustainable homes Australia can be designed to reduce energy consumption without sacrificing comfort.
Ecoliv also considered the aesthetics of a modern home. Features like Japanese charred timber cladding, curved benchtops, and eco-friendly home decor elements show that sustainability does not mean compromising on style. These high-quality finishes are built to last and improve over time, making the home not only environmentally responsible but also visually stunning.
For anyone building a sustainable house, the Eco Hub is an ideal example. It demonstrates how smart choices, energy-efficient appliances, and ethically sourced materials can be combined to create a functional, beautiful, and environmentally responsible home. Tammy sums it up perfectly: “Ecoliv has truly succeeded in marrying sustainability and design.”
At ECO Benchtops, we are proud to be part of projects like this, showing that sustainable house design is possible for homes across Melbourne, and for sustainable homes in Australia more broadly. Our eco-friendly benchtops provide durable, versatile surfaces that support both modern living and environmental goals.
Watch the video below to see the Eco Hub. It is a great example of sustainable home design. Thoughtful designs and eco-friendly materials work together. This creates a beautiful, practical, and energy-efficient home.
Click here to find out more about how ECO Benchtops was used in the Eco Hub build.
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