Archive for November, 2011
Vertical Gardens
November 21, 2011 by Grant, under Sustainable Products, architecture, eco homes.
The vertical garden, also known as the wall garden, is making a comeback! An ancient principle is being reinvented and used in both residential and commercial buildings. For the full article and some interesting pictures visit this vertical garden link from SMH.
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Eco House – Singapore
November 15, 2011 by Grant, under Design, Planning, Sustainable Products, architecture, eco homes, energy efficiency, solar power, sustainable housing.
Habitusliving.com.au feature an interesting article about Singapores first Green Mark Platinum house. If you’ve ever been to Singapore you’ll know that it gets really hot and air conditioning becomes your best friend. This design really helps reduce the need for excessive energy use to power these systems as well as supplementing the energy with solar panels. Check out the full article on this link – Eco House Singapore
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Sustainable Building Materials
November 15, 2011 by Grant, under Design, Sustainable Products, designer eco homes, eco homes, energy efficiency, sustainable housing.
Trade Secrets have posted a number of good youtube videos on sustainbility in the building industry. Check out this link to watch – Trade Secrets
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Qantas to Go Green with Fuel!
November 14, 2011 by Grant, under Sustainable Products, energy efficiency.
Qantas will run Australia’s first commercial flight powered by sustainable fuel, CEO Alan Joyce has told an aviation conference in Brisbane today.
“In early 2012, Qantas plans to operate a commercial flight powered by sustainable fuel,” Mr Joyce said.
“This is by no means the first bio-fuel flight, but it will be first flight of its kind in Australia.”
For the full article check out smh
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Small House!
November 3, 2011 by Grant, under Design, architecture, energy efficiency, nsw, sustainable housing.
Check out this article on the winner of the World House of the Year Award 2011 in Surrey Hills!