by Simone | Oct 14, 2021 | Sustainable Design
And how to deal with the rising material prices and steer away from the inflated building costs. Since the start of the pandemic, material costs and hence construction prices have gone up significantly. There are several reasons for this. Ongoing lock downs and...
by Simone | Oct 10, 2021 | The 20/20 House
The Gruen Eco Design blog about how to convert your dream of an energy efficient home into a reality. It’s such a great feeling to finally have momentum on site. Sanctum Homes have been busy painting colourful lines in the dirt. pink for electrical blue for plumbing...
by Simone | Nov 11, 2019 | Sustainable Design
As I had explained in Part 1, in October I attended the Building Physics Forum in Melbourne, where over 2 days experts from all over the world spoke about healthy and energy efficient homes and the dangers of condensation and mould. The biggest takeaway for me was...
by Simone | Nov 7, 2019 | The 20/20 House
The 20/20 House part 19 The Gruen Eco Design blog about how to convert your dream of an energy efficient home into a reality. Getting Your Selections Right It’s been 2 months since my last update. Sadly, things are still moving slowly. My family and I went to Germany...
by Simone | Feb 28, 2018 | 7 Design Secrets
What makes a material environmentally friendly and what makes it green? Choosing materials for a building requires careful consideration of products and materials that have a reduced impact not just on the environment but also on the health of the occupants. Origin,...
