Tag: sustainable design
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268: Common Ground
Zola Rose has a vision for regenerative housing as a solution for improving communities and sustainability. She brings diverse and international experience to Aotearoa New Zealand where she now calls Nelson her home. Real estate has long been used as an investment and a means of making a profit in New Zealand. Zola explains how…
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265: A New Network of Smart Healthy and Green Living Content
Sabine Schoenberg is co-founder of the Smart Healthy Green Living network, a collection of videos and streamed content on everything from tiny homes and carpentry to interior design and gardening. Through her network, Sabine is promoting the ‘Do One Thing‘ campaign to help everyone take a step towards living a more sustainable life. Sustainability, says…
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242: Sustainable Furnishings Council
Susan Inglis has always been a conscious consumer. In 2007 she helped create Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC) to promote sustainable practices within the industry. As we make our buildings envelopes more airtight, it becomes increasingly important to consider what we bring into our buildings. All that ‘stuff’ has an impact. From carpet to curtains and…
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236: Sustainability Leadership
Sheryl Owen embodies sustainability leadership. Her purpose is to create a sustainable environment where everyone can thrive. “The environment should not be a commodity available for a select few,” says Sheryl. “In order for us to elevate, we must be aware of our impact on the environment and marginalised communities”. In her numerous volunteer roles,…
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203: modhouse
John McNamara grew up in Auckland. He attended Sacred Heart College before going on to study Architecture at the University of Auckland. In 2017, John moved with his wife Nikki to Hawkes Bay where they created modhouse. Hawkes Bay is a relative idyllic spot. Six hours south of Auckland and four hours north of Wellington…
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148 Designing for your climate
Graham Hunt goes into a lot of detail when researching the local climate that will impact the comfort of a home. Designing for your climate includes an analysis of both the macro – the temperature, rainfall and humidity of the region, but also the micro – the local wind, shading and exposure of a particular site.…
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126 What’s the Responsibility of Architecture?
Dominique Gettliffe and Alejandra Baltodano believe in the responsibility of architecture to make spaces that are good for people. Architecture shouldn’t be about the ego of the artist. The responsibility of architecture is to be a catalyst for people to create amazing spaces. Spaces Make a Difference to Life What is it about a building…
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110: Peter Hogg and Toby Reed Architects
Listen to this interview in iTunes or Stitcher radio. How do you make a power plant in the middle of an urban setting, look interesting and attractive? And what’s that got to do with designing sustainable homes? Peter Hogg and Toby Reed are award winning, Melbourne based architects and I spoke with Peter about why…
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104: Architecture in Harmony with the Earth
Can you imagine meeting someone at university with similar interests, falling in love with them, then starting a practice together offering complementary design services to provide beautiful, functional architecture in harmony with the Earth? Sounds pretty idillic. And it’s what Matthew Swett and Sarah Birger have done to create Taproot Architects. Throw in the fact that they…
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103: It’s All About Airtightness
Derek Ward’s strength is the science that connects good design with good performance. Clioma House specialises in ‘airtightness and effective insulation’. They help bridge the gap between the drawing board and the construction site. Call the Experts, Early The sooner you think about how much you want to do in relation to performance, the cheaper…