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Asian rooftop gardens are an effective step towards sustainable living and building communities. Residents of high rise buildings in Asia are creating apartment gardens and “bringing gardening to the masses” and relieving the “monotony” of living in concrete. People are growing: Eighty-two percent of Singapore’s 4.5 million people live in tower blocks built by the government… Continue reading Asian rooftop gardens
Sunpower Design was a leading company in integrated sustainable building design with 25 years experience and over 30 National and State awards for energy efficiency and sustainable design. They specialised in designing homes that are extremely comfortable and way exceed the energy performance levels of 5 Star Rated design. Sustainable features such as rainwater collection, alternative… Continue reading Sunpower Design
Owners Peter Campbell and Lena Sanci Location Surrey Hills, Melbourne Country Australia Type Sustainable renovation House size Medium, 21 squares Land size 509.6 meters squared Design Sunpower Design Summary of house features Our goals In 2001, my partner Lena and I were faced with the prospect of living in a dark and dingy 1930’s duplex… Continue reading Surrey Hills House
Date January 2002 Duration 13 days Walkers Jim Grelis, Merv Trease, Frank Zgoznik and Peter Campbell Highlights Lowlights General observations Video
Carbon price agreement: Historic first step towards a clean energy economy The Australian Greens, the Labor government and the Independent MPs today announced an historic agreement on a climate action package that will put a $23 per tonne price on carbon pollution, as was first proposed by the Greens, support householders and invest billions of… Continue reading Australian Carbon Price Agreement
