Liveability Real Estate is something new
The Centre for Liveability Real Estate wants to promote better house design by translating sustainable design principles into an easily understood list of liveability features which appeal to potential buyers. Read More
Solar plus batteries gaining momentum
Installing solar cells and then fitting a battery storage system might be worth a few greenie points, but is the extra cost justified on a purely economic analysis? Not yet maybe, but current trends indicate that time isn't too far in the future. Read More
An important idea or two to share
Every now and then, something happens that makes you pause and think about what’s been going on. In our case, the thing that made us go, “Mmm,” was being asked ... Read More
Livable housing design
Designing a sustainable home isn’t limited to ideas like passive heating from the sun, water conservation and reduced energy use. Being sustainable also means a dwelling that ages gracefully. A home ... Read More
Live at the Cape
Taking the opportunity to visit the Cape sustainable development at Cape Paterson highlighted we were aiming to meet similar objectives - good looking homes that were designed according to sustainability principles, along with a desire to encourage a sense of community amongst the future residents. Read More
Paris COP21 and our plans
How does Paris COP21 and our plans fit together? Do our designs stack up with the ideals and intentions announced at the conference? We were interested to compare our plans with what the international community had agreed. Read More
Practically Green Festival
With the sun shining on a warm Spring morning, it was the perfect time to drive up to the Nillumbik Shire Practically Green Festival. We wanted to spend a bit of ... Read More
Sustainable house day inspiration
Each year, the Alternative Technology Association organises a Sustainable House Day which gives people the opportunity to see ideas in action and talk to the residents about their experiences. The night ... Read More