Mar 23, 2021 | Design, General, Sustainability
Be sure to check out Futurefoodsystem – a self sustaining, closed loop, two-bedroom home that will shelter, feed and provide energy for its inhabitants – on display now at Federation Square. Its fantastic to see the concepts of self-sufficiency, and...
Nov 23, 2020 | General, Sustainability
For seven years, The Sustainable Hour have broadcasted weekly on the Geelong-based community radio station The Pulse – 94.7, a live internet stream, and podcast. They have focussed in particular on the climate emergency and solutions to combat the situation....
Nov 17, 2020 | General, Sustainability
We have been lucky enough to have the opportunity of trialling a Tern GSD e-bike – a sustainable and healthy alternative to the motor car for trips around town. It’s great for school drop off (get right to the gate and avoid those oversized SUV queues in...
Oct 10, 2020 | General, Residential, Sustainability
There is a lot of air time dedicated to the topic of tiny houses. In time mainstream television and media will move on once the ratings show signs of a plateau or decline, but we believe the interest in downsizing, re-connecting with nature, and eliminating material...
Oct 8, 2020 | General, Materials, Sustainability
Embodied energy is the amount of energy required to produce a particular item or material and make it available for use. Highly processed materials such as stainless steel, glass, and concrete take a lot of energy to produce when all manufacturing processes, mining...
