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	“I feel really proud to live here. It's a beautiful place to live.” “For us, I love what Delfin have done.” “We love living here - wouldn’t live anywhere else. It’s a great community.” “To be able to live, work and play in the one place - it’s pretty special.” “For us, I love what Delfin have done.”


	Viewpoint - Superb home sites in a variety of lot sizes, with a leafy outlook surrounded by parks and walking trails. Viewpoint is a convenient oasis near shops, schools and Bayview Heights, all just 8km from the CBD. Land now selling from $132,500. Viridian - Spacious home sites offering inspiring views of the city, ocean and hinterland. A secluded address perfect for building a unique home that makes the most of the sensational location and cool breezes. Land now selling from $170,000. Treetops - Set against a lush rainforest backdrop, these spacious home sites boast glorious hinterland views and walking trails to compliment your tropical home. Land now selling from $184,000.

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Using passive, smart design to benefit you and the environment.

	Environmental sustainability is an important focus at Forest Gardens due to the community’s location.

	Premium elevated areas Viridian and Treetops adjoin 74 hectares of World Heritage listed rainforest. Delfin negotiated an upper development line with Cairns City Council to preserve the visual character of Forest Gardens’ verdant mountainous setting. This extensive area will be handed to the Department of Natural Resources.

	Lots are positioned to achieve the best possible solar and climatic outcomes for residents.

	At Forest Gardens, slope responsive housing solutions that minimise earthworks are actively promoted. Benching blocks is not considered environmentally responsible, hence we avoid this process. Assistance with elevated designs are readily available to potential purchasers.

	Elevated land is well-suited to sustainable design, particularly in Tropical North Queensland. For example by applying passive design principles, such as careful site planning, the need for air-conditioning can be significantly reduced.

	Homes with sustainable living considerations achieve higher resale values.

What is passive design?

Passive design takes advantage of local conditions to make your home more comfortable, while reducing energy consumption and consequently your bills. When next building or renovating, consider the following suggestions:

	Use lightweight construction materials such as timber. They cool down quicker.

	Elevate the home to permit airflow beneath the floor.

	Consider high or raked ceilings.

	Include ceiling fans to create air movement during still periods.

	Shade the entire home. Consider eaves, pergolas with louvers, evergreen plants and window glazing.

	Choose windows with maximum opening areas such as louvers and avoid fixed glass panels.

	Plant natives common to your area as they require less water and maintenance.

	Choose light coloured roof and wall materials.

	Design planting to funnel cooling breezes and filter strong winds.

More detailed information is available from www.yourhome.gov.au