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Architecture + Design

State of Design 2010: Door Prize winner + your Top 5 questions answered

20 July 2010
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6500+ visitors, 23 workshops and 4 days later – its hard to believe that the State of Design Festival is behind us!
Thank you to everyone who stopped by and said hello – we loved that you felt just as passionately as we did about environmentally sustainable Design + Build!
In this post:

We announce the winner of [...]

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Sustainable Housing by Design: The Lunchtime Sessions

20 July 2010
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Over the course of the State of Design Festival 2010 we had more demand for our Sustainable Housing by Design workshops than we had places available.
As a result we will continue to hold a limited number of extra workshops over special, lunchtime sessions until the end of July!

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Does sustainable architecture pay off?

14 July 2010
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Australians no longer need to be convinced of the merits of sustainability for environmental reasons.
But how much value does Sustainable Architecture actually add to our house price?
Fortunately, a little known experiment that commenced over ten years ago in the ACT, can help us answer the question:
“Does Sustainable Architecture pay off?”

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Sustainable Architecture Pillar 6: Sealed Building Envelope

29 June 2010
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What could Sustainable Architecture possibly have in common with Submarine Design + Build?
Perhaps not a lot – except for one critical component!

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Sustainable Architecture Pillar 5: Thermal Mass

22 June 2010
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If you have experienced Europe in winter you may have noticed that despite the extreme cold outside, rooms inside are unexpectedly warm and cozy.
In Australia, however, its not uncommon to experience headaches, nausea, dehydration and cold draughts indoors when a heater is turned on in winter.
What’s the difference?

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Sustainable Architecture Pillar 4: Windows

15 June 2010
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Double glazed windows stop unwanted heat loss.
True or False?
Note: If you haven’t already, it may be worthwhile reading Sustainable Architecture 101: Introduction before reading this article.

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Sustainable Architecture Pillar 3: Insulation

8 June 2010
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Will your new home be:

a) 5 star energy rated, or
b) Energy efficient?

Contrary to popular belief, the two aren’t the same.
This article will discuss the new thinking that is needed regarding the critical role Thermal Insulation plays in true Sustainable Architecture.

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Sustainable Architecture Pillar 2: Solar Access

1 June 2010
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Why do some houses feel airy, light, spacious and open while others feel dark, dingy and claustrophobic?
The difference comes down to each houses’ Solar Access.
This article will discuss why maximising Solar Access not only makes a house feel more vibrant, but is essential for true Passive Solar Design.
Note: If you haven’t already, it may be [...]

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Sustainable Architecture: Glossary

1 June 2010
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This Glossary is a handy reference of terms and definitions used in our Sustainable Architecture 101 series.

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Sustainable Architecture Pillar 1: Thermal Comfort

25 May 2010
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Why are some houses always uncomfortably cold even with a heater turned on?
The reason is that the perception of temperature is more important to our comfort than the actual temperature – a concept known as Thermal Comfort.
This article will discuss Thermal Comfort and its importance as the first Pillar in Sustainable Architecture.
Note: If you haven’t [...]

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