	{"id":167468,"date":"2025-08-15T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=167468"},"modified":"2025-08-13T22:17:06","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T12:17:06","slug":"sustainable-homes-for-the-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/business-excellence-awards\/sustainable-homes-for-the-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainable homes for the future"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>LIVE Green Homes<\/p>\n<p><strong>In the heart of old Ocean Grove, a recently completed residence by local builder Live Green Homes is quietly redefining coastal living.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Known for delivering Custom, High Performance, and Passivhaus homes across Geelong, the Surf Coast, and the Bellarine Peninsula, Live Green Homes is leading the way in sustainable residential construction.<\/p>\n<p>This thoughtfully designed two-storey home sits at the end of a quiet court on a newly subdivided block. 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