The cost of living is front of mind and there’s no denying energy bills have a big role to play. Whether you’re a resident, a strata committee, or a developer, the ongoing rise in energy prices impacts everyone. Fortunately, if you know where to look, there are future-focused alternatives that are great for the wallet…
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Tensile design & construction: a sustainable, creative, and malleable approach
If you have ever caught yourself looking up in awe at the greenery cascading down from Sydney’s Central Park building, Westfield’s Warringah Mall, or Melbourne Sky Park, you might wonder how on earth those plants are so securely fastened in their place. But if you take a closer look, you’ll see a carefully thought-out framework…
Bligh Graham Architects: How good design brings a house, a flat, and an office together without sacrificing privacy
In a semi-rural block, just 20 minutes north-west of the Brisbane CBD sits a striking family home, unusual both in its aesthetics and functional design.
ACT Container Deposit Scheme celebrates fourth birthday with big wins
The ACT Container Deposit Scheme is celebrating its success for the fourth year running. Thanks to the tremendous effort of the community, over 181 million containers have been returned through the scheme’s network of return points – that’s more than $18 million in refunds back in the hands of the community.
Energetics head of strategy says demand for sustainability consultants will only rise
As both government regulations and voluntary emissions reductions programs are constantly in flux, it would be wise to stay ahead of the curve.
Sustainable Office Solutions: finding new homes for your office furniture when you move out
Sustainable Office Solutions was created to limit the amount of perfectly good office furniture going to landfill.
Australian Passive House Association: how to unlock the way to wellbeing and comfort – sustainably
We spend a lot of time indoors so keeping the indoor air comfortable and healthy is central to many people’s concerns. Unfortunately, buildings consume 40 per cent of energy globally mostly to achieve these aims. Passive House can turn this profile around. It’s beauty in simplicity. It is about going back to basics – using…
The secret life of plastic
Nowadays, you just can’t get through even one day without encountering plastic in some form. Grocery bags, coffee cups, even clothing – plastic is everywhere.
But it hasn’t always been this way.
Callicoma Hill eco lodge
While ecological sustainability in tourism is often written about, it is less often practiced in action with complete commitment.