Savboard was used to line the attic walls and ceiling. A material made from composite packing waste, allowing products that would have gone to waste to re-enter the supply chain, fueling a circular economy and reducing environmental and carbon footprint. As well as this other recycled and reused materials were utaslised across the project. 

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Low carbon concrete was used for the additional structural slab. Low-Carbon concrete is designed to reduce the carbon footprint of building materials by using Supplementary Cementitious Materials to replace Ordinary Portland Cement which has a high carbon and emission impact. This reduces the environmental toll of the material and can enhance the long term strength and durability of the material.

Throughout the project a partial reuse schedule was maintained. This began with cataloging and assessing the condition of existing materials and building elements such as doors, windows, flooring, and appliances. By doing this as much as possible was able to be refurbished and reused while anything not suitable was recycled. This reduced the amount of waste generated by the project helping to minimise the environmental impact and carbon footprint.

The team diligently followed up with manufacturers and suppliers in an effort to only use Australian or ethically produced materials. This involved contacting suppliers, and manufacturers to trace where, and how materials were produced. This allowed us to make conscious decisions about the materials used and have a hands-on relationship with reducing the environmental, as well as ethical impact of the project.