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Over the past 20 years, Libe Chacos has honed his knowledge in the building industry as a building designer, TAFE teacher, project administrator and project manager. A recognized authority on energy efficient, healthy and sustainable homes, Libe has developed Tasmania’s First Certified GreenSmart home and produced the Homes For Living! on line newsletter and The Better Building Guide

What began as a commitment to hard work and learning better methods for getting things done in the building industry has grown into a mission to spread the word that every home in Australia can be sustainable by following 4 simple principles. The Sunrise Homes Display Home was launched by the Hon. Minister for the environment Paula Wriedt and was visited by the federal minister for the environment the Hon. Malcolm Turnbull.

Committed to continued improvement
As a successful business owner Libe continues to learn and grow through continued study and professional development. Libe is a

Accredited Building Practitioner in Tasmania, CC1126G
Member of the Housing Industry Association (Tasmania)
Member of the Master Builders Association (Tasmania)
Registered Master Builders Green Living Builder
Registered GreenSmart Professional
Accredited energy rating assessor

Family man
Libe’s commitment to creating a sustainable building industry is surpassed only by his passion for family as a dedicated father of three children Christopher, Noah and Haley and a husband to his wife, Tricia.


Awards and Recognition
2007 GreenSmart Professional of the Year
Builder of Tasmania’s First Certified GreenSmart House
MBA Tasmania Award For Excellence in Energy Efficient Housing

Choosing the Right Energy Efficient Skylight

The sun is good for you! It is great to have natural sun in your home, but how do you do that without compromisng the insulation levels and without exraordinrly high costs for highly energy efficient windows? The answer: an energy efficient skylight. Skylights can be the icing on the cake of a zero energy home that feels great to live in. Read

By: Libe Chacos | 26/09/2008 | DIY

How Much Insulation is Too Much?

In Australia in 2007 there were over 3,000,000 homes that did not have insulation. And many of the new homes being built at the moment have either the wrong insulation, or the insulation is being installed incorectly. But there is no need to overspend. So how much insulation is too much, and how do you make sure you are getting the most value from your insulation. Read

By: Libe Chacos | 26/09/2008 | DIY