Architecture + Design

Sustainable Architecture 101: Introduction

18 May 2010

Sustainable, ‘green’ design seems to be on everyone’s lips these days.
But what exactly does sustainability mean when applied to residential architecture and design?
This article is an introduction to a series that will bring together all the foundational elements necessary for true Sustainable Architecture.

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Sustainable Architecture: Simone Schenkel on SBS Radio

17 May 2010

This morning, in my role as Lead Sustainablity Designer and Consultant, I was interviewed on SBS Radio during ‘The German Hour’ program, alongside one of our Building Consultants, Mr Thomas Schirling.
The program is broadcast in German with today’s topic being Sustainable Architecture and Housing.
Post Script
Since the time of writing this article, SBS [...]

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State of Design Festival 2010: Free workshop!

11 May 2010

State of Design Festival 2010: Free workshop!
Brutal Art Design + Build are pleased to announce our participation in the upcoming State of Design Festival:
State of Design 2010- Victoria’s Design Festival

When: 14th – 26th July, 2010
What: We are conducting a FREE, one-on-one Sustainable Housing by Design Workshop with property developers and new home builders.

Mark your calendar, [...]

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Brutal Art … by Robin Boyd?

16 March 2010

We often get asked where the name Brutal Art came from.
It actually came from a quote by one of our favourite Australian architects, Robin Boyd:
“This often brutal and always mercenary industry is, in fact, involuntarily directed at a remote distance by intellectual and artistic passion beyond its ken. – Robin Boyd”

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Be an Architect for a Day: design your dream home!

2 March 2010

Planning on building your dream home this year?
Like to be actively involved in the design of your new home?
If so, why not be an Architect for a Day?
Our FAST TRACK Concept Workshop is a unique experience that:

Empowers you to design your dream home with a little help from us,
Saves you time by eliminating weeks of [...]

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Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) Assessments

9 February 2010

With the anniversary of the devastating Victorian Black Saturday bushfires this weekend, I thought it timely to share my experiences volunteering to assist Kinglake residents with their Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) Assessments – the first step in their rebuilding process.

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