Sustainable Buildings are a Win-Win
January 2020 now seems like a lifetime ago. The way we lived, the priorities we had, the hugs we shared. Was that really us? While our notions of safety, wellbeing and personal space have
Fireproof Insulation Vs. Fire Resistant Insulation
One thing that is very important when building a house is getting good insulation. The insulation should be able to keep houses energy-efficient and help stop the spread of fire should one get started in the
Off Grid and Self-Sustaining Homes with Jonah Reynolds
Have you heard of Earth Ships? This episode is with Jonah Reynolds, Earthship Biotect - which is the number one eco-construction and self-sufficient living design. Off-grid, self-sustainable houses. Absolutely an alternative investment. We
Passive house challenge – The Ice Box Challenge
The Passive House Standard for low-energy buildings is being put through its paces in Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market. The Ice Box Challenge involves putting two identical 720-kilogram blocks of ice under two separate structures
Fixtures for your Sustainable Minded Home.
Being a steward of the environment means evaluating how many resources you and your family consume and consistently looking for ways to reduce your carbon footprint. The good news is that it’s pretty easy to make
5 steps to a sustainable, energy-efficient home
For the 21st-century home, building with environmental sustainability in mind is a must. A sustainable, energy-efficient home makes the most effective use of building materials and natural energy. Many home builders look for new
3 ways to make old homes more sustainable and energy efficient
You don’t need to start from scratch to have a more efficient home. Find out how you can boost your home’s environmental credentials with some smart retrofits. Building regulations require today’s new homes to
Green buildings will have to go beyond conserving energy
Buildings designed by Norwegian architecture firm Snøhetta often look like the mountain peak for which the company is named. Snøhetta’s designs are simple, stark, and by all accounts breathtaking. But the company’s latest
Windows details to help keep buildings comfortable
Windows provide light, air and views. They also affect heating and cooling loads through several heat transfer mechanisms. When choosing windows to reduce cooling loads, the goal is to control conduction and solar heat gain. Conduction
Wool Insulation: Healthy and Safe Spaces
Ahead-of-the-trend green builders, architects, and homeowners are excited about using healthy, sustainable sheep’s wool insulation for new construction, and retrofitting existing homes and businesses. An all-natural fiber evolved by Mother Nature to surmount even