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K2 Housing Project (7/10)

The K2 Apartments are the most environmentally sustainable public housing development in Australia. The apartment complex uses only renewable energy and has a life span up to 200 years. Its is made partially of recycled timber and employs rainwater harvesting, grey water re-use, solar water heating and photovoltaic panels. According to the Victorian State Government's Office of Housing, its K2 apartments use 55 percent less electricity, 46 percent less gas, and 53 percent less water than conventional apartments. (Photo: Victorian State Government's Office of Housing)