by Simone | May 10, 2019 | Sustainable Design
Don’t get me wrong, councils and planning permits are important and there are some instances you cannot get around it, due to a certain overlay or because you are doing a subdivision. But for many sites, if you follow all the regulations and guidelines you will not...
by Simone | Apr 7, 2018 | Sustainable Design
Do all energy efficient and sustainable homes look the same? For me, the answer to this question is so obvious, that I never even thought about the question in the first place. But after some conversations I had over the last few weeks I realise it might not be as...
by Simone | Mar 20, 2018 | Sustainable Design
Even small changes can have a huge impact on how comfortable your homes feels and on your energy bills. As a first thing I would be looking at draught sealing and weather-stripping your house. Most of us can not afford to replace the windows but weather-stripping them...
by Simone | Mar 15, 2018 | Sustainable Design
Being green and sustainable is such a trend thing at the moment. Everyone and every company or product claims to be sustainable or green. But how do you know if they are really interested and invested in designing and building a sustainable home? And if they really...
by Simone | Mar 2, 2018 | Sustainable Design
STACK-EFFECT The term “stack-effect” goes back to the chimney. The heat source – in this scenario, the fire – heats up the air. Hot air rises and is discharged through the chimney, as it has a lower density than cold air. This effect can be...
