Tag Archives: green

Ever wanted to run away from life’s predictable routine? Or stop relying on coal and drive down your bills? Here, we briefly run through every aspect of cutting the cord and living independently.  Going off the grid can mean so much more than electricity. It can extend to water, food...

Have you ever noticed on a hot day how a black asphalt road is a lot hotter than a light coloured concrete footpath? The exact same situation is happening on our home roofs. Dark coloured roofs are, in general, absorbing more heat energy than light coloured roofs. The roof colour...

Australia has the lowest energy building standards compared to developed countries, which means a considerably higher energy cost for you and carbon cost to the planet, but a revolution is quietly underway to eliminate the need for heating entirely. Doom & Destruction The words ‘minimum building code’ send shivers down...

Passive Solar Design and Passivhaus are design philosophies gaining a lot of traction in the construction industry. Here we look at the differences between these approaches so you can be better informed in your research on building a sustainable home. Passive solar design This is a major part of energy...

Are you planning to build a new home in Perth? With our harsh summer climate, it can be tough to keep energy costs down in summer, while also keeping your home warm in winter. While initially building a home can be expensive, we have put together some tips to create...

When creating a living space for ourselves and our families, it is also important to not overlook the impact our lifestyles have on the environment. With more focus than ever on conserving water and reducing electricity use, it is essential that we also commit to reducing household waste rather than...

We are in an age where sustainable, environmentally friendly and eco friendly are buzz words that are being used more frequently with each passing day. Many of us are trying to do our part in living a more sustainable life by building or renovating our homes to be more eco...

It sounds rather dramatic to talk about demolishing what appears to be a very structurally sound home with established gardens in an established suburb. The thought of bulldozing a house in suburbia often leads people to seeing what they can do to “improve” the existing dwelling rather than demolish. This...

In a time where our energy bills are going up, it makes sense to look at how we can save energy in our day to day living at home. Start by looking at where you are losing most energy, it might be an idea to purchase a smart meter to...

A lot of people love the idea of building their very own sustainable home but when it comes down to it – what does this really mean? Is it even practical? What difference will it even make really? Must a sustainable house be adorned with solar panels? Do we all need to...

Energy prices impact every household budget. In the past few years energy prices have doubled and people are looking for solutions to help with the cost of living. Homeowners across the country are using the sun to power savings on their electricity bills and reduce their carbon footprint by installing...