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…
Tag: sustainable architecture
Videos from the CRC for Low Carbon Living show how to cool our cities
The CRC for Low Carbon Living may have officially wrapped up at the end of June, but its impact is far from over. The legacy of this seven year running collaborative research centre continues with a suit of tools and guides to help everyone from consumers to councils and designers make better, more comfortable buildings and communities.
Delisle Hunt Wood: experts in great design and technical know how
If you’re looking to right some of the sustainability wrongs of your home then Delisle Hunt Wood architects has both the design and technical skills you need.
Prefabricated student accommodation stacks up
Prefabricated dwellings tend to be more environmentally sustainable than traditional onsite builds. More upfront planning leads to reduced waste generation and less need for re-working.