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Our Hempcrete Passive House Featured on The Design Files
We at Gruen Eco Design are absolutely thrilled to share some exciting news with you all. Our hearts are brimming with joy as we proudly announce the feature of our revolutionary hempcrete passive house on The Design Files! The Design Files, a prestigious...
Our Binowee Hemphaus Receives a Commendation in This Year’s Sustainability Awards
We are thrilled to share the exciting news that our commitment to sustainable design and passive house has been recognized with a commendation in this year's Sustainability Awards, in the category of new single residential homes. This prestigious acknowledgment would...
What’s the difference between PH calculations & the energy rating?
Passive House calculations are generally considered more detailed and rigorous than typical Australian First Rate 5 (NatHERS) energy ratings due to several factors. Based on the information provided in your previous write-ups, here are some key reasons for the...
Passive Solar Design vs. Passivhaus: What’s the difference?
When it comes to designing energy-efficient homes that minimise environmental impact and reduce energy bills, two terms that often come up are "passive solar design" and "Passivhaus" (or Passive House). While they share a common goal of reducing energy consumption and...
Gruen Eco Design Wins at the Maroondah Business Excellence Awards!
We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you! Gruen Eco Design had the immense honor of winning the prestigious "Innovation, Sustainability, and Enterprise" award at the Maroondah Business Excellence Awards. It was a night filled with celebration, recognition,...
Elevating Your Project Through Collaborative Design
In recent years, the housing industry has witnessed a surge in small businesses aiming to provide a convenient "one-stop-shop" for all aspects of design and construction. However, clients need to be aware of the potential pitfalls of this trend. At times, we've...
A Sustainable Partnership Blooms in New South Wales
At Gruen Eco, sustainability is not just a buzzword; it's our core philosophy. We're committed to creating spaces that not only look beautiful but also function efficiently and are environmentally responsible. Over the years, we've had the privilege of working on...
Passive House Site Visit
A few months ago our WINC clients came to an open house of our director's very own passive house. The 20/20 Passive house. After the site visit we got some great feedback from them which we thought was worth sharing Here are some snippets from their feedback. " Our...
Greening the Way to Success: Gruen Eco Design Shines as Finalist in Maroondah Business Excellence Awards 2023
Gruen Eco Design has clinched a spot as a finalist in the renowned 'Innovation, Sustainability, and Enterprise' category at the prestigious 2023 Maroondah Business Excellence Awards! 🏆 Out of an astounding 80 nominations, this remarkable recognition fills us with...
2023 Sustainability Award Shortlist Is Finally Here And We Are Proud To Be A Finalist
We're excited to share that our Hempcrete Passive House has been selected as a finalist in this year's Sustainability Awards, in the Single Dwelling (New) category. We're truly honored to be recognized alongside such accomplished designers and architects. It's worth...
Energy Efficient Builds- Not as expensive as you think! With Simone Schenkel from Gruen Architecture
Are you ready for the new NCC energy efficiency ratings? Do you know if your upcoming build must comply with the old or new legislation? AND the impact on your build costs? Going from 6 to 7 stars will have a BIG impact! BUT… it may not be as expensive as you think!...
Our Hempcrete Passive House Featured in Home Beautiful Magazine!
We're thrilled to share that our Hempcrete Passive House has made its way into the pages of Home Beautiful Magazine, and we couldn't be prouder of this remarkable project. Here's a quick peek into what makes this home so special and why it has us bursting with...
Winner – AusMumpreneur Awards – Sustainablity
What an incredible week it was in Sydney last week, and I'm still finding it hard to believe. I'm thrilled to share that I was honored with the SUSTAINABILITY EXCELLENCE AWARD at the 2023 AusMumpreneur Awards! 🎉🏆🎉 I have always been very passionate about the...
Herald Sun Article: Melbourne’s mums making their mark: Natasa Pitra, Ellie Hartley, Simone Schenkel, Jess Breakwell Em Frost
There’s no shortage of amazing Melbourne mums making their mark in the business world. Meet some of the impressive finalists in this year’s AusMumpreneur Awards, which celebrate and acknowledge the outstanding achievements of Australian mums in small business. The...
Aus Mumpreneur Finalist – Sustainability
Simone Schenkel of Gruen Eco Design & Gruen Architecture has been named as a finalist for the AusMumpreneur Awards in the Sustainabilty category. The AusMumpreneur Awards presented by The Women’s Business School celebrate and recognize Australian Mums in...
Local Business Woman Named as a Finalist for National Awards
Simone Schenkel of Gruen Eco Design & Gruen Architecture has been named as a finalist for the AusMumpreneur Awards in the Sustainabilty category. The AusMumpreneur Awards presented by The Women’s Business School celebrate and recognize Australian Mums in business...
Stay Warm and Save Money: Top Tips for Improving Home Efficiency
As winter arrives in Melbourne, and the chillyweather makes us all shiver, it's time to find ways to stay warm, comfortable,and energy-efficient. Rather than relying solely on energy prices not going up,we can take proactive measures to enhance our home's efficiency....
Exciting Announcement: Our Hempcrete Passivhaus Featured in Sanctuary Magazine Issue 63!
We are thrilled to share the exciting news with all our valued supporters and enthusiasts! Our revolutionary hempcrete Passivhaus has been prominently featured in the latest issue of Sanctuary Magazine, now available for purchase. This special issue is entirely...